LA CUISINE DE MAI : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA CUISINE DE MAI is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration de type rapide. Based in MOLINES-EN-QUEYRAS (05350), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 38 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 CUISINE DE MAI (SIREN 815319827)
Indicator 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 37 860 € 46 184 € 44 473 € 40 613 € 50 296 € 45 774 € 51 189 € 35 149 €
Net income 4 396 € 10 900 € 5 086 € 4 471 € 5 171 € 539 € -12 182 € -30 019 €
EBITDA 5 064 € 11 831 € 6 249 € 6 179 € 6 710 € 1 876 € -18 783 € -36 057 €
Net margin 11.6% 23.6% 11.4% 11.0% 10.3% 1.2% -23.8% -85.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LA CUISINE DE MAI achieves revenue of 38 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +0.9%). Significant drop of -18% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (11 k€), gross margin stands at 27 k€, i.e. a rate of 70%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 5 k€, representing 13.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-18%), EBITDA varies by -57%, reducing margin by 12.2 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 4 k€, i.e. 11.6% 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

37 860 €

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

26 564 €

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

5 064 €

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

4 570 €

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

4 396 €

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

13.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 172%. 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 58%. 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 1.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 13.2% 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 (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

171.868%

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

57.988%

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

13.151%

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

1.843

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

7.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
171.87 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 16.12
Q3: 113.7
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LA CUISINE DE MAI (171.87) 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
57.99% 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.43%
Med: 16.82%
Q3: 42.04%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LA CUISINE DE MAI (58.0%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
1.84 years 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 1.89 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LA CUISINE DE MAI (1.84) 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 1069.22. 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 3.4x. 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

1069.22

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

3.436

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1069.22 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 55.0
Med: 110.69
Q3: 196.26
Excellent +51 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LA CUISINE DE MAI (1069.22) 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
3.44x 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.01x
Q3: 2.83x
Excellent +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LA CUISINE DE MAI (3.4x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 14 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 14 days. Overall, WCR represents 113 days of revenue, i.e. 12 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +148%, requiring additional financing.

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

11 878 €

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

0 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

14 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

0 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

113 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LA CUISINE DE MAI in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration de type rapide

Valuation estimate

Based on 698 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LA CUISINE DE MAI is estimated at 26 253 € (range 13 543€ - 50 248€). With an EBITDA of 5 064€, 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
13k€ 26k€ 50k€
26 253 € Range: 13 543€ - 50 248€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
5 064 € × 5.4x
Estimation 27 335 €
13 466€ - 53 749€
Revenue Multiple 30%
37 860 € × 0.57x
Estimation 21 574 €
12 533€ - 31 766€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 396 € × 7.0x
Estimation 30 570 €
15 256€ - 69 223€

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 CUISINE DE MAI

What is the revenue of LA CUISINE DE MAI ?

The revenue of LA CUISINE DE MAI in 2024 is 38 k€.

Is LA CUISINE DE MAI profitable?

Yes, LA CUISINE DE MAI generated a net profit of 4 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LA CUISINE DE MAI ?

The headquarters of LA CUISINE DE MAI is located in MOLINES-EN-QUEYRAS (05350), in the department Hautes-Alpes.

Where to find the tax return of LA CUISINE DE MAI ?

The tax return of LA CUISINE DE MAI 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 CUISINE DE MAI operate?

LA CUISINE DE MAI operates in the sector Restauration de type rapide (NAF code 56.10C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.