LE CHEVAL NOIR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE CHEVAL NOIR is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in PANTIN (93500), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 305 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 NOIR (SIREN 394510929)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 304 821 € 701 159 € 759 231 € 664 764 € 554 080 € 546 682 € 580 396 €
Net income -148 340 € -40 920 € 3 625 € 2 939 € 7 040 € 17 454 € 56 087 €
EBITDA -144 229 € -36 621 € 13 429 € -9 113 € 20 253 € 22 420 € 67 558 €
Net margin -48.7% -5.8% 0.5% 0.4% 1.3% 3.2% 9.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, LE CHEVAL NOIR achieves revenue of 305 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2014-2020 (CAGR: -10.2%). Significant drop of -57% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (44 k€), gross margin stands at 260 k€, i.e. a rate of 85%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -144 k€, representing -47.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-57%), EBITDA varies by -294%, reducing margin by 42.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -148 k€ (-48.7% 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

304 821 €

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

260 338 €

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

-144 229 €

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

-148 022 €

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

-148 340 €

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

-47.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 141%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

140.753%

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

21.924%

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

-47.283%

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

-1.11

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

17.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE CHEVAL NOIR

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
140.75 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.15
Med: 60.24
Q3: 221.22
Average +35 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of LE CHEVAL NOIR (140.75) 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
21.92% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 7.62%
Med: 31.67%
Q3: 57.54%
Average -35 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of LE CHEVAL NOIR (21.9%) 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
-1.11 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -1.82 years
Med: 0.07 years
Q3: 3.69 years
Good -21 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of LE CHEVAL NOIR (-1.11) 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 54.82. 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

54.816

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

-0.22

Liquidity indicators evolution
LE CHEVAL NOIR

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
54.82 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 71.75
Med: 151.42
Q3: 282.87
Watch -18 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of LE CHEVAL NOIR (54.82) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-0.22x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -1.09x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.0x
Average -30 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of LE CHEVAL NOIR (-0.2x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 65 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 65 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-125 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2014-2020, WCR increased by +27%, 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

-105 633 €

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

65 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

3 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

-125 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE CHEVAL NOIR

Positioning of LE CHEVAL NOIR in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 719 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of LE CHEVAL NOIR is estimated at 189 965 € (range 121 519€ - 269 740€). 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
121k€ 189k€ 269k€
189 965 € Range: 121 519€ - 269 740€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
304 821 € × 0.62x = 189 965 €
Range: 121 519€ - 269 741€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

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 LE CHEVAL NOIR

What is the revenue of LE CHEVAL NOIR ?

The revenue of LE CHEVAL NOIR in 2020 is 305 k€.

Is LE CHEVAL NOIR profitable?

LE CHEVAL NOIR recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of LE CHEVAL NOIR ?

The headquarters of LE CHEVAL NOIR is located in PANTIN (93500), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of LE CHEVAL NOIR ?

The tax return of LE CHEVAL NOIR 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 NOIR operate?

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