LA CLEF D'OR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA CLEF D'OR is a French company founded 8 years ago, specialized in the sector Débits de boissons. Based in VALS-LES-BAINS (07600), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 47 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 CLEF D'OR (SIREN 830032140)
Indicator 2021 2020 2018
Revenue 46 756 € 94 520 € 119 269 €
Net income 45 838 € -3 072 € 7 264 €
EBITDA 48 393 € -97 € 17 073 €
Net margin 98.0% -3.3% 6.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, LA CLEF D'OR achieves revenue of 47 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2018-2021 (CAGR: -26.8%). Significant drop of -51% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (19 k€), gross margin stands at 28 k€, i.e. a rate of 60%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 48 k€, representing 103.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +103.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 46 k€, i.e. 98.0% 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

46 756 €

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

28 086 €

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

48 393 €

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

49 152 €

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

45 838 €

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

41.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 150%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 51%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 100.8% 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 (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

150.365%

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

50.612%

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

100.804%

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

0.556

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

5.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
LA CLEF D'OR

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
150.37 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 2.51
Med: 53.65
Q3: 180.49
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of LA CLEF D'OR (150.37) 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
50.61% 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 10.21%
Med: 33.77%
Q3: 58.14%
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of LA CLEF D'OR (50.6%) 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
0.56 years 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.66 years
Q3: 2.76 years
Good -29 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of LA CLEF D'OR (0.56) 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 82.17. 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 1.2x. 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

82.173

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

1.165

Liquidity indicators evolution
LA CLEF D'OR

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
82.17 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 73.79
Med: 165.05
Q3: 316.58
Average

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of LA CLEF D'OR (82.17) 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
1.17x 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.35x
Q3: 2.96x
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of LA CLEF D'OR (1.2x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 56 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 32 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-556 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-35%), 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

-72 222 €

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

56 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

32 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

-556 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LA CLEF D'OR

Positioning of LA CLEF D'OR in its sector

Comparison with sector Débits de boissons

Valuation estimate

Based on 72 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of LA CLEF D'OR is estimated at 207 510 € (range 108 489€ - 431 017€). With an EBITDA of 48 393€, the sector multiple of 5.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 1.23x (premium valuation). 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 2021
72 tx
108k€ 207k€ 431k€
207 510 € Range: 108 489€ - 431 017€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
48 393 € × 5.0x
Estimation 242 820 €
126 032€ - 537 026€
Revenue Multiple 30%
46 756 € × 1.23x
Estimation 57 638 €
38 611€ - 84 480€
Net Income Multiple 20%
45 838 € × 7.5x
Estimation 344 043 €
169 451€ - 685 800€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 72 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 CLEF D'OR

What is the revenue of LA CLEF D'OR ?

The revenue of LA CLEF D'OR in 2021 is 47 k€.

Is LA CLEF D'OR profitable?

Yes, LA CLEF D'OR generated a net profit of 46 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of LA CLEF D'OR ?

The headquarters of LA CLEF D'OR is located in VALS-LES-BAINS (07600), in the department Ardeche.

Where to find the tax return of LA CLEF D'OR ?

The tax return of LA CLEF D'OR 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 CLEF D'OR operate?

LA CLEF D'OR operates in the sector Débits de boissons (NAF code 56.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.