DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Débits de boissons. Based in APT (84400), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 548 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 - DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE (SIREN 537650665)
Indicator 2016 2015
Revenue 547 865 € 468 201 €
Net income 36 583 € 23 323 €
EBITDA 51 378 € 39 828 €
Net margin 6.7% 5.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE achieves revenue of 548 k€. Vs 2015, growth of +17% (468 k€ -> 548 k€). After deducting consumption (160 k€), gross margin stands at 388 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 51 k€, representing 9.4% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 37 k€, i.e. 6.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

547 865 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

388 111 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

51 378 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

46 790 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

36 583 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

9.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 45%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 58%. 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 2.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

44.852%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

58.348%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

7.321%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

2.094

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

54.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
44.85 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0
Med: 43.16
Q3: 252.73
Average -7 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the debt ratio of DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCH... (44.85) 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
58.35% 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 8.03%
Med: 34.11%
Q3: 63.43%
Good

In 2016, the financial autonomy of DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCH... (58.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
2.09 years 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.53 years
Q3: 3.73 years
Average -13 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the repayment capacity of DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCH... (2.09) 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 78.89. 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 8.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

78.895

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

7.996

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
78.89 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 32.23
Med: 76.41
Q3: 160.29
Good

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCH... (78.89) 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
8.0x 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 8.76x
Good

In 2016, the interest coverage of DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCH... (8.0x) 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: 8 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 8 days. Inventory turnover is 10 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-15 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

-23 454 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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 (2016) ?
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

8 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

10 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

-15 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE in its sector

Comparison with sector Débits de boissons

Valuation estimate

Based on 1048 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE is estimated at 373 601 € (range 218 194€ - 595 634€). With an EBITDA of 51 378€, the sector multiple of 6.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.93x (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 2016
1048 transactions
218k€ 373k€ 595k€
373 601 € Range: 218 194€ - 595 634€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
51 378 € × 6.3x
Estimation 322 652 €
180 161€ - 526 630€
Revenue Multiple 30%
547 865 € × 0.93x
Estimation 510 855 €
332 517€ - 756 287€
Net Income Multiple 20%
36 583 € × 8.1x
Estimation 295 096 €
141 795€ - 527 166€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1048 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 DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE

What is the revenue of DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE ?

The revenue of DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE in 2016 is 548 k€.

Is DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE profitable?

Yes, DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE generated a net profit of 37 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE ?

The headquarters of DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE is located in APT (84400), in the department Vaucluse.

Where to find the tax return of DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE ?

The tax return of DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE 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 DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE operate?

DE LA FOURCHE A LA FOURCHETTE operates in the sector Débits de boissons (NAF code 56.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.