L'AUTRE CUISINE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

L'AUTRE CUISINE is a French company founded 8 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration de type rapide. Based in NANTES (44100), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 279 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'AUTRE CUISINE (SIREN 833616451)
Indicator 2020 2019
Revenue 279 370 € 600 230 €
Net income 16 808 € 30 814 €
EBITDA 40 066 € 54 140 €
Net margin 6.0% 5.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, L'AUTRE CUISINE achieves revenue of 279 k€. Significant drop of -53% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (98 k€), gross margin stands at 182 k€, i.e. a rate of 65%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 40 k€, representing 14.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 17 k€, i.e. 6.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

279 370 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

181 832 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

40 066 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

19 951 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

16 808 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

14.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 166%. 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 25%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

166.469%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

24.539%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

13.202%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

3.814

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

71.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
L'AUTRE CUISINE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
166.47 2020
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 41.56
Q3: 207.36
Average

In 2020, the debt ratio of L'AUTRE CUISINE (166.47) 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
24.54% 2020
2019
2020
Q1: 3.86%
Med: 26.45%
Q3: 54.03%
Average -12 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of L'AUTRE CUISINE (24.5%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
3.81 years 2020
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 2.59 years
Average

In 2020, the repayment capacity of L'AUTRE CUISINE (3.81) 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 182.07. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

182.07

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
182.07 2020
2019
2020
Q1: 59.86
Med: 130.4
Q3: 237.25
Good -13 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of L'AUTRE CUISINE (182.07) 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
0.0x 2020
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.8x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of L'AUTRE CUISINE (0.0x) 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: 19 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 150 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 131 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 39 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 251 days of revenue, i.e. 195 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

194 637 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

19 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

150 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

39 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

251 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
L'AUTRE CUISINE

Positioning of L'AUTRE CUISINE in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration de type rapide

Valuation estimate

Based on 719 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of L'AUTRE CUISINE is estimated at 193 452 € (range 108 640€ - 344 754€). With an EBITDA of 40 066€, the sector multiple of 5.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.62x (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 2020
719 transactions
108k€ 193k€ 344k€
193 452 € Range: 108 640€ - 344 754€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
40 066 € × 5.7x
Estimation 227 254 €
125 036€ - 447 859€
Revenue Multiple 30%
279 370 € × 0.62x
Estimation 174 104 €
111 373€ - 247 219€
Net Income Multiple 20%
16 808 € × 8.2x
Estimation 137 970 €
63 552€ - 233 299€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 719 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'AUTRE CUISINE

What is the revenue of L'AUTRE CUISINE ?

The revenue of L'AUTRE CUISINE in 2020 is 279 k€.

Is L'AUTRE CUISINE profitable?

Yes, L'AUTRE CUISINE generated a net profit of 17 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of L'AUTRE CUISINE ?

The headquarters of L'AUTRE CUISINE is located in NANTES (44100), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of L'AUTRE CUISINE ?

The tax return of L'AUTRE CUISINE 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'AUTRE CUISINE operate?

L'AUTRE CUISINE 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.