CIEL BLEU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CIEL BLEU is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration de type rapide. Based in HORBOURG-WIHR (68180), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.7 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 - CIEL BLEU (SIREN 501721401)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 739 982 € 3 686 457 € 3 548 935 € 3 121 789 € 2 326 612 € 2 839 381 € 2 659 568 € 2 699 876 € 2 421 843 €
Net income 340 390 € 293 811 € 346 616 € 451 485 € 107 008 € 133 944 € 148 082 € 205 132 € 152 292 €
EBITDA 1 249 662 € 1 171 577 € 1 194 218 € 1 177 631 € 540 698 € 765 335 € 766 873 € 880 352 € 695 824 €
Net margin 9.1% 8.0% 9.8% 14.5% 4.6% 4.7% 5.6% 7.6% 6.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CIEL BLEU achieves revenue of 3.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.6%. Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (986 k€), gross margin stands at 2.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 74%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.2 M€, representing 33.4% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 340 k€, i.e. 9.1% 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

3 739 982 €

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

2 754 310 €

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

1 249 662 €

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

460 515 €

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

340 390 €

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

33.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 45%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.1% 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 (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

0.69%

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

45.086%

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

11.119%

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

0.006

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

40.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
CIEL BLEU

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.69 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 16.12
Q3: 113.7
Good -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CIEL BLEU (0.69) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
45.09% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.43%
Med: 16.82%
Q3: 42.04%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CIEL BLEU (45.1%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.01 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 1.89 years
Good -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CIEL BLEU (0.01) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 68.70. 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 0.2x. 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

68.696

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

0.193

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
68.7 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 55.0
Med: 110.69
Q3: 196.26
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CIEL BLEU (68.70) 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
0.19x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.01x
Q3: 2.83x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of CIEL BLEU (0.2x) 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: 5 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 40 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 35 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 6 days of revenue, i.e. 58 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +219%, 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

58 381 €

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

5 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

40 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

4 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

6 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CIEL BLEU in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration de type rapide

Valuation estimate

Based on 698 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CIEL BLEU is estimated at 4 485 502 € (range 2 269 175€ - 8 645 286€). With an EBITDA of 1 249 662€, the sector multiple of 5.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.57x (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
698 transactions
2269k€ 4485k€ 8645k€
4 485 502 € Range: 2 269 175€ - 8 645 286€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 249 662 € × 5.4x
Estimation 6 745 461 €
3 322 997€ - 13 263 784€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 739 982 € × 0.57x
Estimation 2 131 168 €
1 238 034€ - 3 137 947€
Net Income Multiple 20%
340 390 € × 7.0x
Estimation 2 367 107 €
1 181 334€ - 5 360 050€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 698 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 CIEL BLEU

What is the revenue of CIEL BLEU ?

The revenue of CIEL BLEU in 2024 is 3.7 M€.

Is CIEL BLEU profitable?

Yes, CIEL BLEU generated a net profit of 340 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CIEL BLEU ?

The headquarters of CIEL BLEU is located in HORBOURG-WIHR (68180), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of CIEL BLEU ?

The tax return of CIEL BLEU 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 CIEL BLEU operate?

CIEL BLEU operates in the sector Restauration de type rapide (NAF code 56.10C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.