KEREON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

KEREON is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire . Based in BREST (29200), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 400 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 - KEREON (SIREN 342089117)
Indicator 2020 2019
Revenue 399 656 € 1 021 739 €
Net income 56 200 € 166 476 €
EBITDA 20 016 € 290 214 €
Net margin 14.1% 16.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, KEREON achieves revenue of 400 k€. Significant drop of -61% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (34 k€), gross margin stands at 365 k€, i.e. a rate of 91%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 20 k€, representing 5.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-61%), EBITDA varies by -93%, reducing margin by 23.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 56 k€, i.e. 14.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

399 656 €

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

365 458 €

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

20 016 €

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

54 132 €

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

56 200 €

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

3.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 39%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 62%. 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 2.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 28.6% 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

38.645%

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

62.055%

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

28.603%

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

2.366

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

17.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
KEREON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
38.65 2020
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 40.94
Q3: 193.6
Good +14 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of KEREON (38.65) 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
62.05% 2020
2019
2020
Q1: 0.23%
Med: 25.53%
Q3: 56.11%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of KEREON (62.0%) 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
2.37 years 2020
2019
2020
Q1: -6.02 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 3.22 years
Average +25 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of KEREON (2.37) 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 126.29. 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 116.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

126.29

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

116.367

Liquidity indicators evolution
KEREON

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
126.29 2020
2019
2020
Q1: 71.92
Med: 163.87
Q3: 358.06
Average -21 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of KEREON (126.29) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
116.37x 2020
2019
2020
Q1: -4.81x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.71x
Excellent

In 2020, the interest coverage of KEREON (116.4x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 5 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 51 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 46 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 21 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 90 days of revenue, i.e. 100 k€ to permanently finance.

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

100 158 €

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

5 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

51 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

21 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

90 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
KEREON

Positioning of KEREON in its sector

Comparison with sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire

Valuation estimate

Based on 97 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of KEREON is estimated at 225 628 € (range 89 571€ - 429 947€). With an EBITDA of 20 016€, the sector multiple of 3.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.73x (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
97 tx
89k€ 225k€ 429k€
225 628 € Range: 89 571€ - 429 947€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
20 016 € × 3.7x
Estimation 74 208 €
26 768€ - 169 425€
Revenue Multiple 30%
399 656 € × 0.73x
Estimation 292 905 €
150 392€ - 507 694€
Net Income Multiple 20%
56 200 € × 9.0x
Estimation 503 262 €
155 349€ - 964 635€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 97 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 KEREON

What is the revenue of KEREON ?

The revenue of KEREON in 2020 is 400 k€.

Is KEREON profitable?

Yes, KEREON generated a net profit of 56 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of KEREON ?

The headquarters of KEREON is located in BREST (29200), in the department Finistere.

Where to find the tax return of KEREON ?

The tax return of KEREON 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 KEREON operate?

KEREON 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.