CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in MARSEILLE (13011), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 717 k€. 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 - CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE (SIREN 751093931)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 716 984 € 765 545 € 481 118 € 497 705 € 547 482 € 501 145 € 346 466 € 282 951 € 853 907 €
Net income -365 675 € -625 834 € -720 463 € -559 336 € -2 015 856 € -1 125 074 € -360 043 € -1 915 379 € -3 054 580 €
EBITDA -10 838 € -222 089 € -217 723 € -112 357 € -26 426 € -342 958 € -645 757 € -1 766 649 € -2 309 513 €
Net margin -51.0% -81.8% -149.7% -112.4% -368.2% -224.5% -103.9% -676.9% -357.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE achieves revenue of 717 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.2%). Slight decline of -6% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (5 k€), gross margin stands at 712 k€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -11 k€, representing -1.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +27.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -366 k€ (-51.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

716 984 €

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

711 984 €

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

-10 838 €

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

1 924 €

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

-365 675 €

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

-1.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -112%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches -696%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-111.799%

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

-696.428%

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

-63.217%

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

-44.611

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

20.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-111.8 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -21.14
Med: 5.94
Q3: 146.94
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE (-111.80) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-696.43% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.03%
Med: 27.48%
Q3: 73.8%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE (-696.4%) 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
-44.61 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.02 years
Med: 0.66 years
Q3: 10.6 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE (-44.61) 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 195.68. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

195.678

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

-3459.891

Liquidity indicators evolution
CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
195.68 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 83.3
Med: 307.78
Q3: 1321.87
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE (195.68) 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
-3459.89x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 20.03x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE (-3459.9x) 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: 83 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 240 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 157 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 342 days of revenue, i.e. 681 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +476%, requiring additional financing.

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

680 805 €

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

83 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

240 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

0 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

342 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE

Positioning of CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 169 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE is estimated at 578 339 € (range 221 001€ - 1 078 461€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.81x (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
169 transactions
221k€ 578k€ 1078k€
578 339 € Range: 221 001€ - 1 078 461€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
716 984 € × 0.81x = 578 339 €
Range: 221 002€ - 1 078 461€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 169 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 (Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers)

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Frequently asked questions about CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE

What is the revenue of CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE ?

The revenue of CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE in 2024 is 717 k€.

Is CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE profitable?

CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE ?

The headquarters of CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE is located in MARSEILLE (13011), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE ?

The tax return of CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE 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 CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE operate?

CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.