LE CHATEAU EZA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE CHATEAU EZA is a French company founded 43 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in EZE (06360), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 6.5 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 - LE CHATEAU EZA (SIREN 324743319)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 6 453 007 € 6 122 598 € 4 518 371 € 2 085 439 € 1 474 205 € 4 344 217 € 4 145 681 € 4 122 328 € 3 910 894 €
Net income 650 866 € 605 162 € 447 628 € 74 781 € -535 285 € 261 116 € 76 416 € 7 136 € -34 920 €
EBITDA 1 324 295 € 1 051 525 € 771 246 € 338 219 € -208 930 € 812 832 € 507 103 € 568 551 € 517 319 €
Net margin 10.1% 9.9% 9.9% 3.6% -36.3% 6.0% 1.8% 0.2% -0.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LE CHATEAU EZA achieves revenue of 6.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.5%. Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (1.0 M€), gross margin stands at 5.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.3 M€, representing 20.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 651 k€, i.e. 10.1% 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

6 453 007 €

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

5 422 744 €

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

1 324 295 €

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

920 553 €

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

650 866 €

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

20.5%

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 121%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 37%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 16.0% 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 (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

121.246%

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

37.341%

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

16.025%

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

2.492

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

56.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE CHATEAU EZA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
121.25 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.4
Med: 28.49
Q3: 113.46
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of LE CHATEAU EZA (121.25) 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
37.34% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.95%
Med: 29.52%
Q3: 55.07%
Good +21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LE CHATEAU EZA (37.3%) 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
2.49 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.88 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LE CHATEAU EZA (2.49) 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 81.11. 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 6.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

81.107

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

6.587

Liquidity indicators evolution
LE CHATEAU EZA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
81.11 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 62.72
Med: 130.92
Q3: 251.33
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LE CHATEAU EZA (81.11) 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
6.59x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.65x
Q3: 5.46x
Excellent +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LE CHATEAU EZA (6.6x) 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: 3 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. Inventory turnover is 8 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-28 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-330%), freeing up cash.

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

-503 915 €

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

3 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

22 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

8 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

-28 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE CHATEAU EZA

Positioning of LE CHATEAU EZA in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 698 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LE CHATEAU EZA is estimated at 5 582 538 € (range 2 853 332€ - 10 702 050€). With an EBITDA of 1 324 295€, the sector multiple of 5.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.57x (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 2024
698 transactions
2853k€ 5582k€ 10702k€
5 582 538 € Range: 2 853 332€ - 10 702 050€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

Ajustez les pondérations selon votre analyse

EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 324 295 € × 5.4x
Estimation 7 148 317 €
3 521 455€ - 14 055 931€
Revenue Multiple 30%
6 453 007 € × 0.57x
Estimation 3 677 142 €
2 136 118€ - 5 414 249€
Net Income Multiple 20%
650 866 € × 7.0x
Estimation 4 526 189 €
2 258 850€ - 10 249 051€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 698 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 traditionnelle)

Compare LE CHATEAU EZA with other companies in the same sector:

Frequently asked questions about LE CHATEAU EZA

What is the revenue of LE CHATEAU EZA ?

The revenue of LE CHATEAU EZA in 2024 is 6.5 M€.

Is LE CHATEAU EZA profitable?

Yes, LE CHATEAU EZA generated a net profit of 651 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LE CHATEAU EZA ?

The headquarters of LE CHATEAU EZA is located in EZE (06360), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of LE CHATEAU EZA ?

The tax return of LE CHATEAU EZA 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 CHATEAU EZA operate?

LE CHATEAU EZA operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.