SARL LACQ : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL LACQ is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in LAMBESC (13410), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 123 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - SARL LACQ (SIREN 500631478)
Indicator 2020 2017 2016
Revenue 122 856 € 243 728 € 195 483 €
Net income 7 896 € 2 206 € 2 714 €
EBITDA 24 843 € -66 051 € -41 399 €
Net margin 6.4% 0.9% 1.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SARL LACQ achieves revenue of 123 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2020 (CAGR: -11.0%). Significant drop of -50% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 123 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 25 k€, representing 20.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +47.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 8 k€, i.e. 6.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

122 856 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

122 856 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

24 843 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

25 036 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

7 896 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

19.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 111%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 19.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 6.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

110.504%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

28.507%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

6.098%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

19.25

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL LACQ

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
110.5 2020
2016
2017
2020
Q1: 0.16
Med: 16.58
Q3: 89.95
Average

In 2020, the debt ratio of SARL LACQ (110.50) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
28.51% 2020
2016
2017
2020
Q1: 21.18%
Med: 59.62%
Q3: 88.69%
Average

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SARL LACQ (28.5%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
19.25 years 2020
2016
2017
2020
Q1: -0.04 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 4.02 years
Average

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SARL LACQ (19.25) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 243.47. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

243.475

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.097

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
243.47 2020
2016
2017
2020
Q1: 106.93
Med: 440.58
Q3: 2307.95
Average

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SARL LACQ (243.47) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.1x 2020
2016
2017
2020
Q1: -58.17x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent +26 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of SARL LACQ (0.1x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 588 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 231 days. The gap of 357 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 947 days of revenue, i.e. 323 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +37%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

323 056 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

588 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

231 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

947 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL LACQ

Positioning of SARL LACQ in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of SARL LACQ is estimated at 96 284 € (range 39 683€ - 192 814€). With an EBITDA of 24 843€, the sector multiple of 5.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.60x (in line with sector norms). 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 2020
71 tx
39k€ 96k€ 192k€
96 284 € Range: 39 683€ - 192 814€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
24 843 € × 5.0x
Estimation 123 050 €
50 688€ - 266 771€
Revenue Multiple 30%
122 856 € × 0.60x
Estimation 74 294 €
38 394€ - 115 648€
Net Income Multiple 20%
7 896 € × 7.9x
Estimation 62 355 €
14 105€ - 123 672€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 71 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 SARL LACQ

What is the revenue of SARL LACQ ?

The revenue of SARL LACQ in 2020 is 123 k€.

Is SARL LACQ profitable?

Yes, SARL LACQ generated a net profit of 8 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SARL LACQ ?

The headquarters of SARL LACQ is located in LAMBESC (13410), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of SARL LACQ ?

The tax return of SARL LACQ 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 SARL LACQ operate?

SARL LACQ operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.