ETOILE DE CHINE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ETOILE DE CHINE is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Débits de boissons. Based in CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES (08000), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 336 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 - ETOILE DE CHINE (SIREN 512325861)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 335 805 € 324 215 € 211 725 € 248 408 € 340 352 € 336 500 € 342 055 €
Net income 291 € 10 523 € 83 011 € -12 003 € 7 460 € 8 958 € 17 848 €
EBITDA -1 079 € 7 194 € 60 004 € -12 921 € 5 932 € 7 878 € 18 166 €
Net margin 0.1% 3.2% 39.2% -4.8% 2.2% 2.7% 5.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, ETOILE DE CHINE achieves revenue of 336 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.3%). Vs 2022: +4%. After deducting consumption (147 k€), gross margin stands at 188 k€, i.e. a rate of 56%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1 k€, representing -0.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+4%), EBITDA varies by -115%, reducing margin by 2.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 291 €, i.e. 0.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

335 805 €

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

188 446 €

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

-1 079 €

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

291 €

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

291 €

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

-0.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 8%. 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 6%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 1.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

7.934%

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

6.453%

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

1.172%

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

0.0

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

13.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
ETOILE DE CHINE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.93 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.55
Med: 35.51
Q3: 140.89
Good

In 2023, the debt ratio of ETOILE DE CHINE (7.93) 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
6.45% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 6.1%
Med: 28.02%
Q3: 53.5%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of ETOILE DE CHINE (6.5%) 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
0.0 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.61 years
Q3: 3.44 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of ETOILE DE CHINE (0.00) 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 200.28. 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

200.278

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
ETOILE DE CHINE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
200.28 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 61.98
Med: 138.84
Q3: 273.03
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of ETOILE DE CHINE (200.28) 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
0.0x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.51x
Q3: 4.43x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of ETOILE DE CHINE (0.0x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 12 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 12 days. Inventory turnover is 10 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-44 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +57%, requiring additional financing.

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

-40 894 €

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

0 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

12 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

10 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

-44 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ETOILE DE CHINE

Positioning of ETOILE DE CHINE in its sector

Comparison with sector Débits de boissons

Valuation estimate

Based on 123 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of ETOILE DE CHINE is estimated at 196 710 € (range 128 144€ - 297 646€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.97x (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
123 transactions
128k€ 196k€ 297k€
196 710 € Range: 128 144€ - 297 646€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
335 805 € × 0.97x
Estimation 326 244 €
212 915€ - 493 243€
Net Income Multiple 20%
291 € × 8.3x
Estimation 2 409 €
988€ - 4 252€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 123 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 ETOILE DE CHINE

What is the revenue of ETOILE DE CHINE ?

The revenue of ETOILE DE CHINE in 2023 is 336 k€.

Is ETOILE DE CHINE profitable?

Yes, ETOILE DE CHINE generated a net profit of 291€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of ETOILE DE CHINE ?

The headquarters of ETOILE DE CHINE is located in CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES (08000), in the department Ardennes.

Where to find the tax return of ETOILE DE CHINE ?

The tax return of ETOILE DE CHINE 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 ETOILE DE CHINE operate?

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