LACACHA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LACACHA is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Hypermarchés. Based in CHAUNY (02300), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 50.0 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 - LACACHA (SIREN 343296315)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 50 043 888 € 48 921 675 € 47 602 815 € 44 969 078 € 42 654 319 € 45 542 597 € 45 067 500 € 43 970 895 € 42 189 814 €
Net income 1 106 688 € 1 183 504 € 1 132 773 € 1 343 974 € 1 169 087 € 1 119 130 € 1 196 649 € 1 385 230 € 1 082 889 €
EBITDA 1 721 012 € 1 810 791 € 1 688 048 € 2 040 483 € 2 139 021 € 1 913 267 € 1 973 720 € 2 337 265 € 1 766 241 €
Net margin 2.2% 2.4% 2.4% 3.0% 2.7% 2.5% 2.7% 3.2% 2.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LACACHA achieves revenue of 50.0 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.2%). Vs 2023: +2%. After deducting consumption (41.2 M€), gross margin stands at 8.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 18%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.7 M€, representing 3.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.1 M€, i.e. 2.2% 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

50 043 888 €

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

8 847 568 €

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

1 721 012 €

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

1 562 456 €

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

1 106 688 €

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

3.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 12%. 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 69%. 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 0.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

12.094%

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

69.319%

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

2.575%

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

0.674

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

18.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
LACACHA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
12.09 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.62
Med: 53.81
Q3: 119.13
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of LACACHA (12.09) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
69.32% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.34%
Med: 36.4%
Q3: 49.04%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LACACHA (69.3%) 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
0.67 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.71 years
Med: 1.92 years
Q3: 3.81 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LACACHA (0.67) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 284.54. 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 3.0x. 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

284.537

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

3.002

Liquidity indicators evolution
LACACHA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
284.54 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 115.06
Med: 147.03
Q3: 190.08
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LACACHA (284.54) 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
3.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.05x
Med: 3.92x
Q3: 9.05x
Average +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LACACHA (3.0x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 10 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 9 days. Inventory turnover is 23 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 23 days of revenue, i.e. 3.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +21%, 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

3 165 276 €

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

1 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

10 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

23 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

23 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LACACHA

Positioning of LACACHA in its sector

Comparison with sector Hypermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LACACHA is estimated at 8 809 637 € (range 3 876 335€ - 17 917 042€). With an EBITDA of 1 721 012€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2024
551 transactions
3876k€ 8809k€ 17917k€
8 809 637 € Range: 3 876 335€ - 17 917 042€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 721 012 € × 4.7x
Estimation 8 136 831 €
2 835 778€ - 17 331 440€
Revenue Multiple 30%
50 043 888 € × 0.23x
Estimation 11 505 929 €
6 255 879€ - 21 131 202€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 106 688 € × 5.8x
Estimation 6 447 219 €
2 908 416€ - 14 559 810€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 551 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 LACACHA

What is the revenue of LACACHA ?

The revenue of LACACHA in 2024 is 50.0 M€.

Is LACACHA profitable?

Yes, LACACHA generated a net profit of 1.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LACACHA ?

The headquarters of LACACHA is located in CHAUNY (02300), in the department Aisne.

Where to find the tax return of LACACHA ?

The tax return of LACACHA 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 LACACHA operate?

LACACHA operates in the sector Hypermarchés (NAF code 47.11F). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.