LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers. Based in SAINT-REMY-DE-PROVENCE (13210), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 23 k€. 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 - LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA (SIREN 503347361)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 23 235 € N/C 25 836 € 30 794 € 35 605 €
Net income 538 € 41 € 279 € 168 € 1 142 €
EBITDA 539 € N/C 279 € 370 € 1 279 €
Net margin 2.3% N/C 1.1% 0.5% 3.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA achieves revenue of 23 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2021 (CAGR: -8.2%). After deducting consumption (-4 k€), gross margin stands at 27 k€, i.e. a rate of 117%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 539 €, representing 2.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 538 €, i.e. 2.3% 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

23 235 €

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

27 235 €

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

539 €

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

538 €

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

538 €

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

2.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 87%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 14.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 2.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

87.189%

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

38.762%

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

2.315%

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

14.599

Solvency indicators evolution
LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
87.19 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.13
Med: 30.47
Q3: 112.29
Average +27 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA (87.19) 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
38.76% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 9.23%
Med: 33.56%
Q3: 57.44%
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA (38.8%) 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
14.6 years 2021
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
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In 2021, the repayment capacity of LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA (14.60) 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.

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: 52 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 52 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-36 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-127%), freeing up 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

-2 346 €

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

52 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

0 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

-36 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA

Positioning of LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 105 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA is estimated at 4 721 € (range 3 028€ - 8 936€). With an EBITDA of 539€, the sector multiple of 3.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.50x (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
105 transactions
3k€ 4k€ 8k€
4 721 € Range: 3 028€ - 8 936€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
539 € × 3.4x
Estimation 1 846 €
1 043€ - 4 398€
Revenue Multiple 30%
23 235 € × 0.50x
Estimation 11 725 €
7 997€ - 19 121€
Net Income Multiple 20%
538 € × 2.6x
Estimation 1 404 €
540€ - 5 005€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 105 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 CAVERNE D'ALI BABA

What is the revenue of LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA ?

The revenue of LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA in 2021 is 23 k€.

Is LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA profitable?

Yes, LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA generated a net profit of 538€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA ?

The headquarters of LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA is located in SAINT-REMY-DE-PROVENCE (13210), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA ?

The tax return of LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA 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 CAVERNE D'ALI BABA operate?

LA CAVERNE D'ALI BABA operates in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers (NAF code 47.78C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.