CLAIR DE LIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CLAIR DE LIE is a French company founded 46 years ago, specialized in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire . Based in VALLET (44330), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 582 k€. 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 - CLAIR DE LIE (SIREN 318772902)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 581 645 € 547 298 €
Net income 21 421 € 524 €
EBITDA 45 528 € 14 268 €
Net margin 3.7% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, CLAIR DE LIE achieves revenue of 582 k€. Vs 2017: +6%. After deducting consumption (168 k€), gross margin stands at 414 k€, i.e. a rate of 71%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 46 k€, representing 7.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 21 k€, i.e. 3.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

581 645 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

414 029 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

45 528 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

25 507 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

21 421 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.8%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 64%. 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 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

14.802%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

63.845%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

6.81%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.753

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

20.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
14.8 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 30.86
Q3: 148.8
Good

In 2018, the debt ratio of CLAIR DE LIE (14.80) 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
63.84% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 4.65%
Med: 32.18%
Q3: 61.5%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of CLAIR DE LIE (63.8%) 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
0.75 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.76 years
Q3: 4.62 years
Good -14 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CLAIR DE LIE (0.75) 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 123.65. 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 0.9x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

123.651

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

0.916

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
123.65 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 59.45
Med: 122.53
Q3: 258.07
Good -24 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of CLAIR DE LIE (123.65) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.92x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 7.87x
Average +19 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of CLAIR DE LIE (0.9x) 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: 7 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 27 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 20 days. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-9 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-14 570 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

7 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

27 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

-9 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CLAIR DE LIE

Positioning of CLAIR DE LIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire

Valuation estimate

Based on 156 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of CLAIR DE LIE is estimated at 242 285 € (range 80 412€ - 482 884€). With an EBITDA of 45 528€, the sector multiple of 5.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.63x (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 2018
156 transactions
80k€ 242k€ 482k€
242 285 € Range: 80 412€ - 482 884€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
45 528 € × 5.1x
Estimation 230 653 €
62 259€ - 499 232€
Revenue Multiple 30%
581 645 € × 0.63x
Estimation 367 119 €
146 759€ - 599 461€
Net Income Multiple 20%
21 421 € × 3.9x
Estimation 84 114 €
26 274€ - 267 152€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 156 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 CLAIR DE LIE

What is the revenue of CLAIR DE LIE ?

The revenue of CLAIR DE LIE in 2018 is 582 k€.

Is CLAIR DE LIE profitable?

Yes, CLAIR DE LIE generated a net profit of 21 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of CLAIR DE LIE ?

The headquarters of CLAIR DE LIE is located in VALLET (44330), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of CLAIR DE LIE ?

The tax return of CLAIR DE LIE 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 CLAIR DE LIE operate?

CLAIR DE LIE operates in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire (NAF code 55.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.