GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS is a French company founded 63 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in SAINT-QUENTIN (02100), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.8 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS (SIREN 586380347)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 779 127 € 1 729 467 € 1 840 984 € 1 124 976 € 901 256 € 1 799 015 € 1 784 545 € 1 755 332 € 1 872 831 €
Net income 237 589 € 176 301 € 167 449 € 41 789 € 29 319 € 155 565 € 250 176 € 310 131 € 290 701 €
EBITDA 348 910 € 274 351 € 287 789 € 105 266 € 107 628 € 311 692 € 397 171 € 362 638 € 494 504 €
Net margin 13.4% 10.2% 9.1% 3.7% 3.3% 8.6% 14.0% 17.7% 15.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS achieves revenue of 1.8 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.6%). Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (430 k€), gross margin stands at 1.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 76%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 349 k€, representing 19.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 238 k€, i.e. 13.4% 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

1 779 127 €

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

1 349 079 €

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

348 910 €

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

301 575 €

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

237 589 €

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

19.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 53%. 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 15.9% 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

0.068%

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

53.252%

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

15.891%

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

0.001

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

8.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.07 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.4
Med: 28.49
Q3: 113.46
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS (0.07) 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
53.25% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.95%
Med: 29.52%
Q3: 55.07%
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS (53.2%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.88 years
Excellent -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS (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 174.68. 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

174.681

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
174.68 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 62.72
Med: 130.92
Q3: 251.33
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS (174.68) 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 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.65x
Q3: 5.46x
Average -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS (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: 3 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 57 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 54 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 28 days of revenue, i.e. 137 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +6678%, 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

137 100 €

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

3 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

57 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

7 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

28 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS

Positioning of GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 698 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS is estimated at 1 576 263 € (range 805 489€ - 3 047 721€). With an EBITDA of 348 910€, 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
805k€ 1576k€ 3047k€
1 576 263 € Range: 805 489€ - 3 047 721€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
348 910 € × 5.4x
Estimation 1 883 356 €
927 792€ - 3 703 295€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 779 127 € × 0.57x
Estimation 1 013 807 €
588 939€ - 1 492 736€
Net Income Multiple 20%
237 589 € × 7.0x
Estimation 1 652 218 €
824 560€ - 3 741 264€

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 GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS

What is the revenue of GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS ?

The revenue of GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS in 2024 is 1.8 M€.

Is GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS profitable?

Yes, GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS generated a net profit of 238 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS ?

The headquarters of GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS is located in SAINT-QUENTIN (02100), in the department Aisne.

Where to find the tax return of GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS ?

The tax return of GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS 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 GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS operate?

GRAND CAFE DE L UNIVERS operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.