AU FIL DE L'EAU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AU FIL DE L'EAU is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Débits de boissons. Based in POMMEUSE (77515), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 161 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 FIL DE L'EAU (SIREN 801698580)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 160 907 € 158 674 € 129 516 € 123 922 €
Net income 17 264 € 1 € 318 € 3 042 €
EBITDA 20 700 € 6 742 € -512 € 11 520 €
Net margin 10.7% 0.0% 0.2% 2.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, AU FIL DE L'EAU achieves revenue of 161 k€. Over the period 2017-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.1%. Vs 2019: +1%. After deducting consumption (54 k€), gross margin stands at 106 k€, i.e. a rate of 66%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 21 k€, representing 12.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 17 k€, i.e. 10.7% 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

160 907 €

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

106 433 €

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

20 700 €

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

24 571 €

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

17 264 €

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

12.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 91%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

91.382%

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

30.985%

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

10.02%

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

1.38

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
91.38 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.29
Med: 63.45
Q3: 256.69
Average -21 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of AU FIL DE L'EAU (91.38) 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
30.98% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 9.36%
Med: 33.61%
Q3: 60.91%
Average +21 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of AU FIL DE L'EAU (31.0%) 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
1.38 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.1 years
Med: 0.5 years
Q3: 4.09 years
Average -19 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of AU FIL DE L'EAU (1.38) 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 15.34. 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 5.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

15.341

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

5.498

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
15.34 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 55.81
Med: 131.96
Q3: 265.81
Watch -15 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of AU FIL DE L'EAU (15.34) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
5.5x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.58x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of AU FIL DE L'EAU (5.5x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 33 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 33 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-45 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-252%), freeing up cash.

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

-20 047 €

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

0 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

33 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

6 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

-45 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of AU FIL DE L'EAU in its sector

Comparison with sector Débits de boissons

Valuation estimate

Based on 89 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of AU FIL DE L'EAU is estimated at 133 202 € (range 76 383€ - 223 255€). With an EBITDA of 20 700€, the sector multiple of 6.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.78x (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
89 tx
76k€ 133k€ 223k€
133 202 € Range: 76 383€ - 223 255€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
20 700 € × 6.3x
Estimation 130 211 €
69 754€ - 210 051€
Revenue Multiple 30%
160 907 € × 0.78x
Estimation 124 860 €
91 203€ - 184 870€
Net Income Multiple 20%
17 264 € × 8.9x
Estimation 153 197 €
70 729€ - 313 845€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 89 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 FIL DE L'EAU

What is the revenue of AU FIL DE L'EAU ?

The revenue of AU FIL DE L'EAU in 2020 is 161 k€.

Is AU FIL DE L'EAU profitable?

Yes, AU FIL DE L'EAU generated a net profit of 17 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of AU FIL DE L'EAU ?

The headquarters of AU FIL DE L'EAU is located in POMMEUSE (77515), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of AU FIL DE L'EAU ?

The tax return of AU FIL DE L'EAU 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 FIL DE L'EAU operate?

AU FIL DE L'EAU operates in the sector Débits de boissons (NAF code 56.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.