GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE is a French company founded 55 years ago, specialized in the sector Débits de boissons. Based in CANOHES (66680), this company of category ETI shows in 2020 a revenue of 143 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 - GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE (SIREN 714200714)
Indicator 2020 2019 2016 2015
Revenue 143 384 € 300 479 € 243 646 € 937 546 €
Net income -33 273 € 154 965 € -19 874 € -174 273 €
EBITDA 77 346 € 223 094 € -63 701 € -97 776 €
Net margin -23.2% 51.6% -8.2% -18.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE achieves revenue of 143 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2020 (CAGR: -31.3%). Significant drop of -52% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 143 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 77 k€, representing 53.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-52%), EBITDA varies by -65%, reducing margin by 20.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -33 k€ (-23.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

143 384 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

143 384 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

77 346 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-31 766 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-33 273 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

53.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 443%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 17%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 19.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 28.8% 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

442.804%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

17.305%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

28.768%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

19.054

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

61.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
442.8 2020
2016
2019
2020
Q1: 0.29
Med: 63.45
Q3: 256.69
Average

In 2020, the debt ratio of GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE (442.80) 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
17.3% 2020
2016
2019
2020
Q1: 9.36%
Med: 33.61%
Q3: 60.91%
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE (17.3%) 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
19.05 years 2020
2016
2019
2020
Q1: -0.1 years
Med: 0.5 years
Q3: 4.09 years
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In 2020, the repayment capacity of GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE (19.05) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 405.04. 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 1.9x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

405.04

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

1.948

Liquidity indicators evolution
GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
405.04 2020
2016
2019
2020
Q1: 55.81
Med: 131.96
Q3: 265.81
Excellent

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE (405.04) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
1.95x 2020
2016
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.58x
Good +39 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE (1.9x) 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: 258 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 52 days. The gap of 206 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 101 days of revenue, i.e. 40 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2020, WCR increased by +286%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

40 172 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

258 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

52 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

101 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE

Positioning of GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE in its sector

Comparison with sector Débits de boissons

Valuation estimate

Based on 89 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE is estimated at 345 808 € (range 193 374€ - 552 314€). With an EBITDA of 77 346€, the sector multiple of 6.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.78x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
89 tx
193k€ 345k€ 552k€
345 808 € Range: 193 374€ - 552 314€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
77 346 € × 6.3x
Estimation 486 536 €
260 636€ - 784 861€
Revenue Multiple 30%
143 384 € × 0.78x
Estimation 111 262 €
81 271€ - 164 738€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 89 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 LA POSTE

What is the revenue of GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE ?

The revenue of GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE in 2020 is 143 k€.

Is GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE profitable?

GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE ?

The headquarters of GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE is located in CANOHES (66680), in the department Pyrenees-Orientales.

Where to find the tax return of GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE ?

The tax return of GRAND CAFE DE LA POSTE 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 LA POSTE operate?

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