LYSA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LYSA is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses. Based in SAINT-COME-ET-MARUEJOLS (30870), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 228 k€. 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 - LYSA (SIREN 379487770)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 228 491 € 312 090 € 309 946 €
Net income -177 839 € 26 214 € -99 124 €
EBITDA -214 060 € -121 655 € -156 498 €
Net margin -77.8% 8.4% -32.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, LYSA achieves revenue of 228 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2019 (CAGR: -14.1%). Significant drop of -27% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (2 k€), gross margin stands at 227 k€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -214 k€, representing -93.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-27%), EBITDA varies by -76%, reducing margin by 54.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -178 k€ (-77.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

228 491 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

226 678 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

-214 060 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-214 207 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-177 839 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-93.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 75%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.921%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

75.209%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

-77.651%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

-0.016

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

11.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
LYSA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.92 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.77
Q3: 44.69
Good

In 2019, the debt ratio of LYSA (0.92) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
75.21% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 4.45%
Med: 35.56%
Q3: 66.12%
Excellent

In 2019, the financial autonomy of LYSA (75.2%) 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
-0.02 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.52 years
Excellent

In 2019, the repayment capacity of LYSA (-0.02) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 409.38. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

409.375

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

-0.861

Liquidity indicators evolution
LYSA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
409.38 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 138.61
Med: 249.95
Q3: 494.4
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of LYSA (409.38) 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
-0.86x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.43x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of LYSA (-0.9x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 789 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 65 days. The gap of 724 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 408 days of revenue, i.e. 259 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2019, WCR increased by +71%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

259 091 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

789 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

65 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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

6 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

408 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LYSA

Positioning of LYSA in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LYSA is estimated at 83 052 € (range 27 271€ - 140 530€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (conservative valuation). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
98 tx
27k€ 83k€ 140k€
83 052 € Range: 27 271€ - 140 530€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
228 491 € × 0.36x = 83 053 €
Range: 27 272€ - 140 530€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 LYSA

What is the revenue of LYSA ?

The revenue of LYSA in 2019 is 228 k€.

Is LYSA profitable?

LYSA recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of LYSA ?

The headquarters of LYSA is located in SAINT-COME-ET-MARUEJOLS (30870), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of LYSA ?

The tax return of LYSA 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 LYSA operate?

LYSA operates in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses (NAF code 74.90B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.