BALESFONT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BALESFONT is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in MEUDON (92190), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 1.0 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - BALESFONT (SIREN 823663109)
Indicator 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 034 253 € 1 712 062 € 1 743 862 € 1 613 595 € N/C
Net income 229 214 € -30 649 € 31 170 € 56 226 € -8 756 €
EBITDA 247 551 € 243 413 € 287 345 € 312 837 € -8 756 €
Net margin 22.2% -1.8% 1.8% 3.5% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, BALESFONT achieves revenue of 1.0 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2021 (CAGR: -10.5%). Significant drop of -40% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (292 k€), gross margin stands at 742 k€, i.e. a rate of 72%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 248 k€, representing 23.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 229 k€, i.e. 22.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 034 253 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

742 054 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

247 551 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-9 047 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

229 214 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

20.9%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 168%. 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 28%. 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 21.2% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

168.43%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

27.772%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

21.198%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

1.364

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

59.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
168.43 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 1.38
Med: 53.42
Q3: 168.44
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of BALESFONT (168.43) 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
27.77% 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 9.07%
Med: 32.0%
Q3: 55.27%
Average +15 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of BALESFONT (27.8%) 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
1.36 years 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.73 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of BALESFONT (1.36) 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 328.56. 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 0.7x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

328.565

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.686

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
328.56 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 86.42
Med: 176.93
Q3: 313.83
Excellent +40 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of BALESFONT (328.56) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.69x 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.46x
Q3: 3.34x
Good +20 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of BALESFONT (0.7x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 53 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 53 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 11 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-12 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-35 123 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

53 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

11 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

-12 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BALESFONT in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 663 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of BALESFONT is estimated at 1 299 304 € (range 738 292€ - 2 378 465€). With an EBITDA of 247 551€, the sector multiple of 5.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.87x (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 2021
663 transactions
738k€ 1299k€ 2378k€
1 299 304 € Range: 738 292€ - 2 378 465€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
247 551 € × 5.7x
Estimation 1 408 741 €
811 446€ - 2 628 892€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 034 253 € × 0.87x
Estimation 896 408 €
585 500€ - 1 480 629€
Net Income Multiple 20%
229 214 € × 7.1x
Estimation 1 630 056 €
784 599€ - 3 099 152€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 663 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 BALESFONT

What is the revenue of BALESFONT ?

The revenue of BALESFONT in 2021 is 1.0 M€.

Is BALESFONT profitable?

Yes, BALESFONT generated a net profit of 229 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of BALESFONT ?

The headquarters of BALESFONT is located in MEUDON (92190), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of BALESFONT ?

The tax return of BALESFONT 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 BALESFONT operate?

BALESFONT operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.