SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation d'équipements thermiques et de climatisation. Based in SAINT GOBAIN (02410), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 374 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 - SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU (SIREN 422698944)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 374 438 € 309 749 € 317 414 € 455 142 €
Net income 344 € 42 612 € -42 998 € 42 608 €
EBITDA -15 471 € -1 205 € -35 157 € 48 868 €
Net margin 0.1% 13.8% -13.5% 9.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU achieves revenue of 374 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2020-2023 (CAGR: -6.3%). Vs 2022, growth of +21% (310 k€ -> 374 k€). After deducting consumption (187 k€), gross margin stands at 188 k€, i.e. a rate of 50%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -15 k€, representing -4.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+21%), EBITDA varies by -1184%, reducing margin by 3.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 344 €, i.e. 0.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

374 438 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

187 707 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-15 471 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-16 201 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

344 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-4.1%

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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 50%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

49.532%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-2.395%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

0.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 2.1
Med: 17.18
Q3: 54.05
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE... (0.00) 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
49.53% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 15.58%
Med: 35.38%
Q3: 54.07%
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE... (49.5%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 1.37 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE... (0.00) 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 189.73. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

189.729

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-0.297

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
189.73 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 152.93
Med: 207.16
Q3: 302.59
Average -33 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE... (189.73) 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
-0.3x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.26x
Q3: 2.24x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE... (-0.3x) 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: 56 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 25 days. The gap of 31 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 80 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 49 days of revenue, i.e. 51 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-70%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

50 841 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

56 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

25 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

80 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

49 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation d'équipements thermiques et de climatisation

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (26 transactions). This range of 43 323€ to 68 481€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
43k€ 44k€ 68k€
44 798 € Range: 43 323€ - 68 481€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 26 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 SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU

What is the revenue of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU ?

The revenue of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU in 2023 is 374 k€.

Is SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU generated a net profit of 344€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU is located in SAINT GOBAIN (02410), in the department Aisne.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU ?

The tax return of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU 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 SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU operate?

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES ETS LOU operates in the sector Travaux d'installation d'équipements thermiques et de climatisation (NAF code 43.22B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.