LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale. Based in VARAVILLE (14390), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 140 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 FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT (SIREN 810816934)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 140 096 € 223 556 €
Net income 0 € -109 €
EBITDA -12 068 € 28 900 €
Net margin 0.0% -0.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT achieves revenue of 140 k€. Significant drop of -37% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (76 k€), gross margin stands at 64 k€, i.e. a rate of 46%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -12 k€, representing -8.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-37%), EBITDA varies by -142%, reducing margin by 21.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at 0 € (0.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

140 096 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

64 228 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

-12 068 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-16 445 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-8.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 857%. 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 32%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

856.678%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

31.857%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

3.598%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

1.514

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

45.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
856.68 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 30.4
Q3: 147.9
Watch +50 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT (856.68) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
31.86% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 5.73%
Med: 26.96%
Q3: 54.22%
Good +30 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT (31.9%) 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
1.51 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 2.09 years
Average +43 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT (1.51) 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 101.50. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

101.503

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

-3.248

Liquidity indicators evolution
LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
101.5 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 72.22
Med: 121.07
Q3: 201.88
Average +16 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT (101.50) 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
-3.25x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 5.26x
Average -30 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT (-3.2x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 13 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 13 days. WCR is negative (-38 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

-14 728 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

13 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

-38 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT

Positioning of LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'alimentation générale

Valuation estimate

Based on 279 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT is estimated at 38 041 € (range 23 079€ - 50 152€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (conservative 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
279 transactions
23k€ 38k€ 50k€
38 041 € Range: 23 079€ - 50 152€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
140 096 € × 0.27x = 38 042 €
Range: 23 079€ - 50 152€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 279 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 FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT

What is the revenue of LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT ?

The revenue of LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT in 2017 is 140 k€.

Is LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT profitable?

LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT recorded a net loss in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT ?

The headquarters of LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT is located in VARAVILLE (14390), in the department Calvados.

Where to find the tax return of LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT ?

The tax return of LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT 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 FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT operate?

LA FRAICHEUR EN DIRECT operates in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale (NAF code 47.11B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.