LE BUFFET DE LA GARE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE BUFFET DE LA GARE is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration de type rapide. Based in ARNOUVILLE (95400), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 134 k€. 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 - LE BUFFET DE LA GARE (SIREN 480185263)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 134 198 € 171 704 € 144 639 € 140 045 € 126 046 €
Net income -3 039 € 5 922 € -7 139 € -4 199 € 756 €
EBITDA 7 879 € 6 113 € -5 097 € -2 213 € 1 828 €
Net margin -2.3% 3.4% -4.9% -3.0% 0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, LE BUFFET DE LA GARE achieves revenue of 134 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 5 years (CAGR: +1.6%). Significant drop of -22% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (53 k€), gross margin stands at 81 k€, i.e. a rate of 61%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 8 k€, representing 5.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -3 k€ (-2.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

134 198 €

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

81 403 €

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

7 879 €

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

5 415 €

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

-3 039 €

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

5.2%

Loading income statement...

Chart evolution

Show :

Assets

Loading data...

Liabilities

Loading data...

Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 67%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 46.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

66.507%

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

22.039%

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

0.604%

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

46.577

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

27.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE BUFFET DE LA GARE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
66.51 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 41.56
Q3: 207.36
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of LE BUFFET DE LA GARE (66.51) 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
22.04% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 3.86%
Med: 26.45%
Q3: 54.03%
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of LE BUFFET DE LA GARE (22.0%) 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
46.58 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 2.59 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of LE BUFFET DE LA GARE (46.58) 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 33.54. 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 5.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

33.536

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

5.813

Liquidity indicators evolution
LE BUFFET DE LA GARE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
33.54 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 59.86
Med: 130.4
Q3: 237.25
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of LE BUFFET DE LA GARE (33.54) 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
5.81x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.8x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of LE BUFFET DE LA GARE (5.8x) 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: 119 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 119 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-153 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +26%, requiring additional financing.

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

-57 191 €

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

0 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

119 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

1 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

-153 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE BUFFET DE LA GARE

Positioning of LE BUFFET DE LA GARE 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 LE BUFFET DE LA GARE is estimated at 59 293 € (range 35 429€ - 99 577€). With an EBITDA of 7 879€, 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
35k€ 59k€ 99k€
59 293 € Range: 35 429€ - 99 577€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

Ajustez les pondérations selon votre analyse

EBITDA Multiple 50%
7 879 € × 5.7x
Estimation 44 690 €
24 588€ - 88 072€
Revenue Multiple 30%
134 198 € × 0.62x
Estimation 83 633 €
53 499€ - 118 754€

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...).

Similar companies (Restauration de type rapide)

Compare LE BUFFET DE LA GARE with other companies in the same sector:

Frequently asked questions about LE BUFFET DE LA GARE

What is the revenue of LE BUFFET DE LA GARE ?

The revenue of LE BUFFET DE LA GARE in 2020 is 134 k€.

Is LE BUFFET DE LA GARE profitable?

LE BUFFET DE LA GARE recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of LE BUFFET DE LA GARE ?

The headquarters of LE BUFFET DE LA GARE is located in ARNOUVILLE (95400), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of LE BUFFET DE LA GARE ?

The tax return of LE BUFFET DE LA GARE 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 LE BUFFET DE LA GARE operate?

LE BUFFET DE LA GARE 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.