CHATEAU BLANC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHATEAU BLANC is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication industrielle de pain et de pâtisserie fraîche. Based in MARCQ-EN-BARŒUL (59700), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 101.8 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - CHATEAU BLANC (SIREN 335172417)
Indicator 2023 2015
Revenue 101 754 222 € 95 784 550 €
Net income -5 839 765 € 382 152 €
EBITDA -3 917 086 € 905 549 €
Net margin -5.7% 0.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, CHATEAU BLANC achieves revenue of 101.8 M€. Vs 2015: +6%. After deducting consumption (54.7 M€), gross margin stands at 47.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 46%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -3.9 M€, representing -3.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+6%), EBITDA varies by -533%, reducing margin by 4.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -5.8 M€ (-5.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

101 754 222 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

47 100 125 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-3 917 086 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-7 061 528 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-5 839 765 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-3.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 305%. 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 6%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

305.206%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

5.632%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-2.706%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-3.161

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

22.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
CHATEAU BLANC

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
305.21 2023
2015
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 27.25
Q3: 105.48
Watch -22 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of CHATEAU BLANC (305.21) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
5.63% 2023
2015
2023
Q1: 9.48%
Med: 30.44%
Q3: 54.6%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of CHATEAU BLANC (5.6%) 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
-3.16 years 2023
2015
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.1 years
Q3: 2.96 years
Excellent -50 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of CHATEAU BLANC (-3.16) 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 79.69. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

79.693

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-20.428

Liquidity indicators evolution
CHATEAU BLANC

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
79.69 2023
2015
2023
Q1: 97.39
Med: 142.37
Q3: 224.54
Watch

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CHATEAU BLANC (79.69) 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
-20.43x 2023
2015
2023
Q1: -0.03x
Med: 1.14x
Q3: 7.21x
Watch -62 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of CHATEAU BLANC (-20.4x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 29 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 27 days. Inventory turnover is 64 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 7 days of revenue, i.e. 1.9 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

1 866 172 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

29 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

56 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

64 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

7 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CHATEAU BLANC

Positioning of CHATEAU BLANC in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication industrielle de pain et de pâtisserie fraîche

Valuation estimate

Based on 131 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of CHATEAU BLANC is estimated at 52 293 023 € (range 28 970 833€ - 74 166 708€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.51x (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 2023
131 transactions
28970k€ 52293k€ 74166k€
52 293 023 € Range: 28 970 833€ - 74 166 708€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
101 754 222 € × 0.51x = 52 293 024 €
Range: 28 970 834€ - 74 166 708€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 131 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...).

Similar companies (Fabrication industrielle de pain et de pâtisserie fraîche)

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Frequently asked questions about CHATEAU BLANC

What is the revenue of CHATEAU BLANC ?

The revenue of CHATEAU BLANC in 2023 is 101.8 M€.

Is CHATEAU BLANC profitable?

CHATEAU BLANC recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of CHATEAU BLANC ?

The headquarters of CHATEAU BLANC is located in MARCQ-EN-BARŒUL (59700), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of CHATEAU BLANC ?

The tax return of CHATEAU BLANC 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 CHATEAU BLANC operate?

CHATEAU BLANC operates in the sector Fabrication industrielle de pain et de pâtisserie fraîche (NAF code 10.71A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.