LA CARAVELLE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA CARAVELLE is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail de viandes et de produits à base de viande en magasin spécialisé. Based in VILLENEUVE-LA-GARENNE (92390), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 710 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 - LA CARAVELLE (SIREN 810701672)
Indicator 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 710 294 € 425 279 € 467 871 € 446 059 € 487 777 € 475 326 € 475 985 €
Net income 36 539 € -3 139 € 2 831 € 1 388 € 15 967 € 4 228 € 24 187 €
EBITDA 44 573 € -349 € 7 402 € 3 764 € 13 838 € 8 894 € 35 918 €
Net margin 5.1% -0.7% 0.6% 0.3% 3.3% 0.9% 5.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, LA CARAVELLE achieves revenue of 710 k€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.9%. Vs 2021, growth of +67% (425 k€ -> 710 k€). After deducting consumption (557 k€), gross margin stands at 153 k€, i.e. a rate of 22%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 45 k€, representing 6.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 37 k€, i.e. 5.1% 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

710 294 €

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

153 018 €

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

44 573 €

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

43 052 €

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

36 539 €

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

6.3%

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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 0%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 5.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

0.0%

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

0.0%

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

5.611%

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

14.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
LA CARAVELLE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 1.07
Med: 24.55
Q3: 94.09
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of LA CARAVELLE (0.00) 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
0.0% 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 11.92%
Med: 37.88%
Q3: 59.47%
Watch -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of LA CARAVELLE (0.0%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.31 years
Q3: 2.46 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of LA CARAVELLE (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 352.35. 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

352.353

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
LA CARAVELLE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
352.35 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 83.96
Med: 143.12
Q3: 247.6
Excellent +66 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of LA CARAVELLE (352.35) 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
0.0x 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.38x
Q3: 4.2x
Average -45 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of LA CARAVELLE (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: 7 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 7 days. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-67 days): operations structurally generate cash.

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

-132 143 €

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

7 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

2 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

-67 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LA CARAVELLE

Positioning of LA CARAVELLE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail de viandes et de produits à base de viande en magasin spécialisé

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (49 transactions). This range of 93 041€ to 288 644€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
93k€ 206k€ 288k€
206 755 € Range: 93 041€ - 288 644€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 49 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 LA CARAVELLE

What is the revenue of LA CARAVELLE ?

The revenue of LA CARAVELLE in 2023 is 710 k€.

Is LA CARAVELLE profitable?

Yes, LA CARAVELLE generated a net profit of 37 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of LA CARAVELLE ?

The headquarters of LA CARAVELLE is located in VILLENEUVE-LA-GARENNE (92390), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of LA CARAVELLE ?

The tax return of LA CARAVELLE 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 LA CARAVELLE operate?

LA CARAVELLE operates in the sector Commerce de détail de viandes et de produits à base de viande en magasin spécialisé (NAF code 47.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.