LYPSIS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LYPSIS is a French company founded 41 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers. Based in GROISSIAT (01100), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 13.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - LYPSIS (SIREN 331455691)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 13 537 870 € 16 849 456 € 19 015 719 € 18 128 556 € 18 189 912 € 24 584 998 € 26 078 551 € 26 671 626 € 26 177 132 €
Net income -179 940 € 290 266 € 216 127 € 70 372 € 759 600 € -595 145 € 4 740 € 652 952 € -651 172 €
EBITDA -6 834 € 376 994 € 444 273 € -227 056 € -134 088 € -25 691 € 725 325 € 1 080 717 € 905 857 €
Net margin -1.3% 1.7% 1.1% 0.4% 4.2% -2.4% 0.0% 2.4% -2.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LYPSIS achieves revenue of 13.5 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -7.9%). Significant drop of -20% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (8.6 M€), gross margin stands at 4.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 36%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -7 k€, representing -0.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-20%), EBITDA varies by -102%, reducing margin by 2.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -180 k€ (-1.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

13 537 870 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 911 308 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity

-6 834 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

20 659 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-179 940 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-0.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 73%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.017%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

73.268%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates

1.563%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent
3-5 years : Fair
> 5 years : Warning

0.009

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

10.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
LYPSIS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.02 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.04
Med: 9.13
Q3: 39.41
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of LYPSIS (0.02) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
73.27% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 27.43%
Med: 48.79%
Q3: 66.47%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LYPSIS (73.3%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.01 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 1.32 years
Good +5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LYPSIS (0.01) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 325.10. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

325.099

Interest coverage (2024) ?
Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risk

-2169.213

Liquidity indicators evolution
LYPSIS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
325.1 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 169.25
Med: 248.65
Q3: 383.9
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LYPSIS (325.10) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
-2169.21x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.63x
Q3: 5.9x
Watch -54 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LYPSIS (-2169.2x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 35 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 104 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 69 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 105 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 297 days of revenue, i.e. 11.2 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

11 171 586 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

35 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

104 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

105 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management

297 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LYPSIS

Positioning of LYPSIS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (32 transactions). This range of 1 809 597€ to 3 711 067€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1809k€ 3046k€ 3711k€
3 046 076 € Range: 1 809 597€ - 3 711 067€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 32 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

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Frequently asked questions about LYPSIS

What is the revenue of LYPSIS ?

The revenue of LYPSIS in 2024 is 13.5 M€.

Is LYPSIS profitable?

LYPSIS recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LYPSIS ?

The headquarters of LYPSIS is located in GROISSIAT (01100), in the department Ain.

Where to find the tax return of LYPSIS ?

The tax return of LYPSIS is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).

In which sector does LYPSIS operate?

LYPSIS operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers (NAF code 46.69B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.