LPS Brasil (Lopes) operates in the Brazilian real estate market, mainly brokerage (brokerage) in the primary (launches) and secondary (resale) markets. The company also expands its presence through a network of real estate franchises in several states, operating on an asset-light model that generates royalty revenue. A third relevant segment is CrediPronto, which originates and finances real estate loans. The company has its own and franchised stores, totaling 171 units in Brazil, with the highest concentration of sales in the Southeast, especially in the states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Lopes's business structure is divided into Brokerage, Franchise and CrediPronto segments.
How many years of EBITDA are required to pay off the company's net debt considering the lease agreements, according to the official accounting standard IFRS16. As a market consensus, a value of up to 3 years of leverage is accepted for most companies.
How much the company's debt represents in % in relation to its equity. As a market consensus, a value less than or equal to 1 is accepted, above that leverage can end up hurting the final result at some point.
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