L OPTIMUM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

L OPTIMUM is a French company founded 26 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in CAYENNE (97300), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 270 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 - L OPTIMUM (SIREN 428903009)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 269 892 € 200 961 € 391 209 €
Net income 21 477 € 12 231 € 6 228 €
EBITDA 40 412 € 566 € 8 537 €
Net margin 8.0% 6.1% 1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, L OPTIMUM achieves revenue of 270 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2019-2021 (CAGR: -16.9%). Vs 2020, growth of +34% (201 k€ -> 270 k€). After deducting consumption (76 k€), gross margin stands at 194 k€, i.e. a rate of 72%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 40 k€, representing 15.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +14.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 21 k€, i.e. 8.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

269 892 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

193 606 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

40 412 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

36 090 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

21 477 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -12%. 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 -111%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-12.242%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

-110.996%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

7.878%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.6

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

13.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
L OPTIMUM

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-12.24 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 1.38
Med: 53.42
Q3: 168.44
Excellent

In 2021, the debt ratio of L OPTIMUM (-12.24) 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
-111.0% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 9.07%
Med: 32.0%
Q3: 55.27%
Average

In 2021, the financial autonomy of L OPTIMUM (-111.0%) 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
0.6 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.73 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Good +20 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of L OPTIMUM (0.60) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 27.62. 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 1.1x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

27.621

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

1.111

Liquidity indicators evolution
L OPTIMUM

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
27.62 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 86.42
Med: 176.93
Q3: 313.83
Watch

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of L OPTIMUM (27.62) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
1.11x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.46x
Q3: 3.34x
Good -19 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of L OPTIMUM (1.1x) 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: 24 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 24 days. Inventory turnover is 14 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-259 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-194 427 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

24 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

14 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

-259 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
L OPTIMUM

Positioning of L OPTIMUM in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 663 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of L OPTIMUM is estimated at 215 709 € (range 126 772€ - 388 569€). With an EBITDA of 40 412€, the sector multiple of 5.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.87x (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 2021
663 transactions
126k€ 215k€ 388k€
215 709 € Range: 126 772€ - 388 569€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
40 412 € × 5.7x
Estimation 229 973 €
132 466€ - 429 159€
Revenue Multiple 30%
269 892 € × 0.87x
Estimation 233 921 €
152 788€ - 386 375€
Net Income Multiple 20%
21 477 € × 7.1x
Estimation 152 734 €
73 516€ - 290 386€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 663 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 L OPTIMUM

What is the revenue of L OPTIMUM ?

The revenue of L OPTIMUM in 2021 is 270 k€.

Is L OPTIMUM profitable?

Yes, L OPTIMUM generated a net profit of 21 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of L OPTIMUM ?

The headquarters of L OPTIMUM is located in CAYENNE (97300), in the department Guyane.

Where to find the tax return of L OPTIMUM ?

The tax return of L OPTIMUM 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 L OPTIMUM operate?

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