WEIGEL LITZLER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

WEIGEL LITZLER is a French company founded 31 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail de charbons et combustibles. Based in ILLTAL (68960), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 3.2 M€. 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 - WEIGEL LITZLER (SIREN 399956226)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 225 090 € 2 907 686 € 2 294 902 €
Net income 32 084 € 46 427 € 32 684 €
EBITDA 69 040 € 86 682 € 63 414 €
Net margin 1.0% 1.6% 1.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, WEIGEL LITZLER achieves revenue of 3.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +18.5%. Vs 2017, growth of +11% (2.9 M€ -> 3.2 M€). After deducting consumption (2.8 M€), gross margin stands at 426 k€, i.e. a rate of 13%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 69 k€, representing 2.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 32 k€, i.e. 1.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 225 090 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

425 764 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

69 040 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

40 835 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

32 084 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 8%. 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 37%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

8.116%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

36.547%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

1.82%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.403

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

30.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
WEIGEL LITZLER

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
8.12 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 5.6
Med: 23.75
Q3: 67.35
Good -29 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of WEIGEL LITZLER (8.12) 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
36.55% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 26.23%
Med: 43.67%
Q3: 60.69%
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of WEIGEL LITZLER (36.5%) 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
0.4 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 1.06 years
Q3: 2.75 years
Good -24 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of WEIGEL LITZLER (0.40) 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 138.09. 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 4.9x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

138.085

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

4.948

Liquidity indicators evolution
WEIGEL LITZLER

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
138.09 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 132.6
Med: 185.19
Q3: 270.62
Average

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of WEIGEL LITZLER (138.09) 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
4.95x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.17x
Q3: 5.08x
Good

In 2018, the interest coverage of WEIGEL LITZLER (5.0x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 18 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 33 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 15 days. Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 9 days of revenue, i.e. 77 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +46%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

77 370 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

18 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

33 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

4 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

9 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
WEIGEL LITZLER

Positioning of WEIGEL LITZLER in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail de charbons et combustibles

Valuation estimate

Based on 123 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of WEIGEL LITZLER is estimated at 593 454 € (range 213 719€ - 1 093 487€). With an EBITDA of 69 040€, the sector multiple of 4.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.43x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
123 transactions
213k€ 593k€ 1093k€
593 454 € Range: 213 719€ - 1 093 487€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
69 040 € × 4.2x
Estimation 287 210 €
133 842€ - 583 205€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 225 090 € × 0.43x
Estimation 1 378 761 €
453 145€ - 2 428 432€
Net Income Multiple 20%
32 084 € × 5.6x
Estimation 181 105 €
54 274€ - 366 779€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 123 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 WEIGEL LITZLER

What is the revenue of WEIGEL LITZLER ?

The revenue of WEIGEL LITZLER in 2018 is 3.2 M€.

Is WEIGEL LITZLER profitable?

Yes, WEIGEL LITZLER generated a net profit of 32 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of WEIGEL LITZLER ?

The headquarters of WEIGEL LITZLER is located in ILLTAL (68960), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of WEIGEL LITZLER ?

The tax return of WEIGEL LITZLER 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 WEIGEL LITZLER operate?

WEIGEL LITZLER operates in the sector Commerces de détail de charbons et combustibles (NAF code 47.78B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.