AU CAFE DU LAC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AU CAFE DU LAC is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Débits de boissons. Based in LIVRY-GARGAN (93190), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 85 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 - AU CAFE DU LAC (SIREN 841335235)
Indicator 2024 2020
Revenue 84 799 € 59 473 €
Net income 5 844 € 9 322 €
EBITDA 9 065 € 17 975 €
Net margin 6.9% 15.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AU CAFE DU LAC achieves revenue of 85 k€. Vs 2020, growth of +43% (59 k€ -> 85 k€). After deducting consumption (17 k€), gross margin stands at 68 k€, i.e. a rate of 80%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 9 k€, representing 10.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+43%), EBITDA varies by -50%, reducing margin by 19.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 6 k€, i.e. 6.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

84 799 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

67 739 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

9 065 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

9 064 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

5 844 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 192%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 19%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 6.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

192.13%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

19.301%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

6.894%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
192.13 2024
2020
2024
Q1: 0.27
Med: 29.23
Q3: 134.09
Average +50 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of AU CAFE DU LAC (192.13) 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
19.3% 2024
2020
2024
Q1: 4.25%
Med: 26.5%
Q3: 55.03%
Average +17 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AU CAFE DU LAC (19.3%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2020
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.54 years
Q3: 3.22 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AU CAFE DU LAC (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 95.53. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

95.527

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

0.011

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
95.53 2024
2020
2024
Q1: 61.08
Med: 130.54
Q3: 284.18
Average +8 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AU CAFE DU LAC (95.53) 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
0.01x 2024
2020
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.47x
Q3: 5.33x
Average -26 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of AU CAFE DU LAC (0.0x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 261 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 261 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 30 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-59 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

-13 936 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

261 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

30 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

-59 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of AU CAFE DU LAC in its sector

Comparison with sector Débits de boissons

Valuation estimate

Based on 156 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of AU CAFE DU LAC is estimated at 63 251 € (range 41 347€ - 97 013€). With an EBITDA of 9 065€, the sector multiple of 7.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.84x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
156 transactions
41k€ 63k€ 97k€
63 251 € Range: 41 347€ - 97 013€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
9 065 € × 7.1x
Estimation 64 055 €
40 504€ - 96 495€
Revenue Multiple 30%
84 799 € × 0.84x
Estimation 71 062 €
49 621€ - 106 939€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 844 € × 8.5x
Estimation 49 531 €
31 045€ - 83 420€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 156 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 AU CAFE DU LAC

What is the revenue of AU CAFE DU LAC ?

The revenue of AU CAFE DU LAC in 2024 is 85 k€.

Is AU CAFE DU LAC profitable?

Yes, AU CAFE DU LAC generated a net profit of 6 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AU CAFE DU LAC ?

The headquarters of AU CAFE DU LAC is located in LIVRY-GARGAN (93190), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of AU CAFE DU LAC ?

The tax return of AU CAFE DU LAC 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 AU CAFE DU LAC operate?

AU CAFE DU LAC operates in the sector Débits de boissons (NAF code 56.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.