LA CROISETTE CAFE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA CROISETTE CAFE is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in BENODET (29950), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 918 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 CROISETTE CAFE (SIREN 437683071)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 918 070 € 854 930 € N/C
Net income 77 136 € 86 584 € 51 390 €
EBITDA 115 715 € 127 746 € N/C
Net margin 8.4% 10.1% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, LA CROISETTE CAFE achieves revenue of 918 k€. Over the period 2017-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.4%. Vs 2017: +7%. After deducting consumption (291 k€), gross margin stands at 627 k€, i.e. a rate of 68%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 116 k€, representing 12.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+7%), EBITDA varies by -9%, reducing margin by 2.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 77 k€, i.e. 8.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

918 070 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

626 789 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

115 715 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

113 181 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

77 136 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 20%. 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 46%. 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 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

19.745%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

46.276%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

8.829%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

1.025

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

11.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
LA CROISETTE CAFE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
19.75 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.41
Med: 37.74
Q3: 166.92
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of LA CROISETTE CAFE (19.75) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
46.28% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 8.61%
Med: 33.05%
Q3: 59.12%
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of LA CROISETTE CAFE (46.3%) 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
1.02 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Average +7 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of LA CROISETTE CAFE (1.02) 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 135.00. 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 1.7x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

134.997

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

1.708

Liquidity indicators evolution
LA CROISETTE CAFE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
135.0 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 47.03
Med: 96.67
Q3: 181.96
Good +5 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of LA CROISETTE CAFE (135.00) 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
1.71x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.07x
Q3: 6.28x
Good

In 2018, the interest coverage of LA CROISETTE CAFE (1.7x) 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: 159 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 159 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 57 days of revenue, i.e. 145 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

145 395 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

159 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

4 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

57 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LA CROISETTE CAFE

Positioning of LA CROISETTE CAFE in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 1098 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of LA CROISETTE CAFE is estimated at 739 045 € (range 433 010€ - 1 164 383€). With an EBITDA of 115 715€, the sector multiple of 7.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (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 2018
1098 transactions
433k€ 739k€ 1164k€
739 045 € Range: 433 010€ - 1 164 383€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
115 715 € × 7.0x
Estimation 810 763 €
466 969€ - 1 304 465€
Revenue Multiple 30%
918 070 € × 0.68x
Estimation 625 662 €
407 723€ - 883 487€
Net Income Multiple 20%
77 136 € × 9.5x
Estimation 729 826 €
386 047€ - 1 235 522€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1098 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 CROISETTE CAFE

What is the revenue of LA CROISETTE CAFE ?

The revenue of LA CROISETTE CAFE in 2018 is 918 k€.

Is LA CROISETTE CAFE profitable?

Yes, LA CROISETTE CAFE generated a net profit of 77 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of LA CROISETTE CAFE ?

The headquarters of LA CROISETTE CAFE is located in BENODET (29950), in the department Finistere.

Where to find the tax return of LA CROISETTE CAFE ?

The tax return of LA CROISETTE CAFE 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 CROISETTE CAFE operate?

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