LE HIBOU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE HIBOU is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in PARIS (75006), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 5.7 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 HIBOU (SIREN 798710950)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 5 709 200 € 6 181 867 € 6 706 912 € 3 015 726 € 6 147 994 € N/C N/C N/C
Net income -21 471 € 304 656 € 637 248 € 416 165 € 910 346 € -86 177 € -132 415 € -203 642 €
EBITDA 334 611 € 848 442 € 1 246 085 € 451 607 € 1 161 685 € -3 142 € -3 509 € -3 614 €
Net margin -0.4% 4.9% 9.5% 13.8% 14.8% N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LE HIBOU achieves revenue of 5.7 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.5%). Slight decline of -8% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.4 M€), gross margin stands at 4.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 75%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 335 k€, representing 5.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-8%), EBITDA varies by -61%, reducing margin by 7.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -21 k€ (-0.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

5 709 200 €

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

4 271 915 €

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

334 611 €

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

129 533 €

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

-21 471 €

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

5.9%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -196%. 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 -55%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 24.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 3.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

-195.679%

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

-55.189%

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

3.268%

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

24.722

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

10.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE HIBOU

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-195.68 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.4
Med: 28.49
Q3: 113.46
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of LE HIBOU (-195.68) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-55.19% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.95%
Med: 29.52%
Q3: 55.07%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LE HIBOU (-55.2%) 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
24.72 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 HIBOU (24.72) 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 24.26. 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 43.1x. 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

24.262

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

43.112

Liquidity indicators evolution
LE HIBOU

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
24.26 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 62.72
Med: 130.92
Q3: 251.33
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LE HIBOU (24.26) 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
43.11x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.65x
Q3: 5.46x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of LE HIBOU (43.1x) 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: 143 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 140 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 (-24 days): operations structurally generate 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

-378 805 €

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

143 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

3 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

-24 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE HIBOU

Positioning of LE HIBOU in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 698 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LE HIBOU is estimated at 2 348 843 € (range 1 264 817€ - 4 016 019€). With an EBITDA of 334 611€, 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
1264k€ 2348k€ 4016k€
2 348 843 € Range: 1 264 817€ - 4 016 019€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
334 611 € × 5.4x
Estimation 1 806 173 €
889 770€ - 3 551 527€
Revenue Multiple 30%
5 709 200 € × 0.57x
Estimation 3 253 295 €
1 889 898€ - 4 790 174€

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about LE HIBOU

What is the revenue of LE HIBOU ?

The revenue of LE HIBOU in 2024 is 5.7 M€.

Is LE HIBOU profitable?

LE HIBOU recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LE HIBOU ?

The headquarters of LE HIBOU is located in PARIS (75006), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of LE HIBOU ?

The tax return of LE HIBOU 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 HIBOU operate?

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