L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de plats préparés. Based in WARMERIVILLE (51110), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 550 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 - L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE (SIREN 508983707)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 549 972 € 490 937 € 391 668 € 344 829 € 372 716 € 356 288 € 365 586 € 290 766 €
Net income 4 724 € 13 079 € -7 237 € 41 492 € -2 272 € -12 172 € 4 423 € -3 162 €
EBITDA 20 878 € 1 071 € -12 692 € 4 848 € -4 573 € 1 329 € 16 101 € 13 353 €
Net margin 0.9% 2.7% -1.8% 12.0% -0.6% -3.4% 1.2% -1.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE achieves revenue of 550 k€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.5%. Vs 2022, growth of +12% (491 k€ -> 550 k€). After deducting consumption (130 k€), gross margin stands at 420 k€, i.e. a rate of 76%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 21 k€, representing 3.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5 k€, i.e. 0.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

549 972 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

419 903 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

20 878 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

6 447 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

4 724 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 382%. 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 48%. 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 4.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 3.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

382.344%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

47.74%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

3.757%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

4.34

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

16.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
382.34 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.05
Med: 31.67
Q3: 109.35
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE (382.34) 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
47.74% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 5.27%
Med: 29.92%
Q3: 53.86%
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE (47.7%) 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
4.34 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.22 years
Q3: 3.34 years
Watch -11 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE (4.34) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 177.92. 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 4.3x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

177.923

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

4.272

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
177.92 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 106.12
Med: 177.43
Q3: 292.1
Good

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE (177.92) 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
4.27x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -0.86x
Med: 0.93x
Q3: 6.82x
Good +40 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE (4.3x) 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: 6 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 17 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 11 days. Inventory turnover is 69 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 35 days of revenue, i.e. 54 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +271%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

54 145 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

6 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

17 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

69 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

35 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE

Positioning of L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de plats préparés

Valuation estimate

Based on 92 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE is estimated at 127 154 € (range 44 554€ - 212 708€). With an EBITDA of 20 878€, the sector multiple of 4.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.46x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
92 tx
44k€ 127k€ 212k€
127 154 € Range: 44 554€ - 212 708€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
20 878 € × 4.6x
Estimation 96 067 €
16 884€ - 167 332€
Revenue Multiple 30%
549 972 € × 0.46x
Estimation 254 971 €
119 057€ - 405 185€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 724 € × 2.8x
Estimation 13 149 €
1 978€ - 37 434€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 92 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 L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE

What is the revenue of L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE ?

The revenue of L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE in 2023 is 550 k€.

Is L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE profitable?

Yes, L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE generated a net profit of 5 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE ?

The headquarters of L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE is located in WARMERIVILLE (51110), in the department Marne.

Where to find the tax return of L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE ?

The tax return of L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE 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 L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE operate?

L'ART DU PATE EN CROUTE operates in the sector Fabrication de plats préparés (NAF code 10.85Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.