LA CHARTREUSE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA CHARTREUSE is a French company founded 37 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in CAHORS (46000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.2 M€. 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 CHARTREUSE (SIREN 347824708)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 247 784 € 3 195 844 € 2 896 079 € 1 959 611 € 1 548 300 € N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 121 467 € 142 741 € 13 617 € 233 661 € -27 521 € 17 192 € 89 608 € 96 821 € 104 409 €
EBITDA 245 128 € 293 850 € 101 366 € 109 025 € 17 859 € N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 3.7% 4.5% 0.5% 11.9% -1.8% N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LA CHARTREUSE achieves revenue of 3.2 M€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +20.3%. Vs 2023: +2%. After deducting consumption (1.0 M€), gross margin stands at 2.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 68%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 245 k€, representing 7.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 121 k€, i.e. 3.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 247 784 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 216 903 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

245 128 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

151 398 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

121 467 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 135%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 35%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 5.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 6.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

135.418%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

34.905%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

6.11%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

5.733

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

27.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
LA CHARTREUSE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
135.42 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.4
Med: 28.49
Q3: 113.46
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of LA CHARTREUSE (135.42) 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
34.91% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.95%
Med: 29.52%
Q3: 55.07%
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LA CHARTREUSE (34.9%) 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
5.73 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.88 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LA CHARTREUSE (5.73) 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 244.89. 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 3.2x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

244.888

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

3.209

Liquidity indicators evolution
LA CHARTREUSE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
244.89 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 62.72
Med: 130.92
Q3: 251.33
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LA CHARTREUSE (244.89) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
3.21x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.65x
Q3: 5.46x
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LA CHARTREUSE (3.2x) 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: 9 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 29 days. Inventory turnover is 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-4 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

-38 973 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

9 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

38 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

5 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

-4 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LA CHARTREUSE

Positioning of LA CHARTREUSE in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 698 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LA CHARTREUSE is estimated at 1 385 727 € (range 732 753€ - 2 500 918€). With an EBITDA of 245 128€, the sector multiple of 5.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.57x (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 2024
698 transactions
732k€ 1385k€ 2500k€
1 385 727 € Range: 732 753€ - 2 500 918€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
245 128 € × 5.4x
Estimation 1 323 159 €
651 824€ - 2 601 763€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 247 784 € × 0.57x
Estimation 1 850 697 €
1 075 103€ - 2 724 979€
Net Income Multiple 20%
121 467 € × 7.0x
Estimation 844 694 €
421 555€ - 1 912 716€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 698 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 CHARTREUSE

What is the revenue of LA CHARTREUSE ?

The revenue of LA CHARTREUSE in 2024 is 3.2 M€.

Is LA CHARTREUSE profitable?

Yes, LA CHARTREUSE generated a net profit of 121 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LA CHARTREUSE ?

The headquarters of LA CHARTREUSE is located in CAHORS (46000), in the department Lot.

Where to find the tax return of LA CHARTREUSE ?

The tax return of LA CHARTREUSE 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 CHARTREUSE operate?

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