LE CHEVAL BLANC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE CHEVAL BLANC is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire . Based in BARCELONNETTE (04400), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 346 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 CHEVAL BLANC (SIREN 508801313)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 346 081 € 310 528 € 335 681 € 361 264 € 361 252 € 306 519 €
Net income 88 933 € 14 782 € 15 166 € 23 426 € 41 485 € -4 837 €
EBITDA 119 240 € 39 774 € 45 814 € 51 580 € 72 167 € 15 663 €
Net margin 25.7% 4.8% 4.5% 6.5% 11.5% -1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, LE CHEVAL BLANC achieves revenue of 346 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +2.5%). Vs 2020, growth of +11% (311 k€ -> 346 k€). After deducting consumption (60 k€), gross margin stands at 286 k€, i.e. a rate of 83%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 119 k€, representing 34.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +21.6 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 89 k€, i.e. 25.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

346 081 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

285 716 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

119 240 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

87 083 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

88 933 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

27.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 5%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 34.4% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

6.268%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

5.231%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

34.357%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.276

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

27.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE CHEVAL BLANC

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.27 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 41.15
Q3: 182.48
Good

In 2021, the debt ratio of LE CHEVAL BLANC (6.27) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
5.23% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.08%
Med: 25.93%
Q3: 55.61%
Average

In 2021, the financial autonomy of LE CHEVAL BLANC (5.2%) 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
0.28 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -2.99 years
Med: 0.53 years
Q3: 5.6 years
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of LE CHEVAL BLANC (0.28) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 485.03. 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 0.8x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

485.027

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.779

Liquidity indicators evolution
LE CHEVAL BLANC

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
485.03 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 80.04
Med: 181.6
Q3: 371.28
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of LE CHEVAL BLANC (485.03) 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
0.78x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -0.58x
Med: 0.4x
Q3: 6.81x
Good -24 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of LE CHEVAL BLANC (0.8x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 27 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 27 days. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-96 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-161%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-92 514 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

27 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

3 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

-96 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE CHEVAL BLANC

Positioning of LE CHEVAL BLANC in its sector

Comparison with sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of LE CHEVAL BLANC is estimated at 770 917 € (range 535 453€ - 1 174 632€). With an EBITDA of 119 240€, the sector multiple of 8.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 1.20x (premium 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 2021
98 tx
535k€ 770k€ 1174k€
770 917 € Range: 535 453€ - 1 174 632€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
119 240 € × 8.4x
Estimation 997 687 €
829 034€ - 1 510 654€
Revenue Multiple 30%
346 081 € × 1.20x
Estimation 416 965 €
208 652€ - 658 255€
Net Income Multiple 20%
88 933 € × 8.3x
Estimation 734 920 €
291 703€ - 1 109 144€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 LE CHEVAL BLANC

What is the revenue of LE CHEVAL BLANC ?

The revenue of LE CHEVAL BLANC in 2021 is 346 k€.

Is LE CHEVAL BLANC profitable?

Yes, LE CHEVAL BLANC generated a net profit of 89 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of LE CHEVAL BLANC ?

The headquarters of LE CHEVAL BLANC is located in BARCELONNETTE (04400), in the department Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.

Where to find the tax return of LE CHEVAL BLANC ?

The tax return of LE CHEVAL BLANC 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 CHEVAL BLANC operate?

LE CHEVAL BLANC operates in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire (NAF code 55.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.