LE PARADOXE HOLDING : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE PARADOXE HOLDING is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in MARCQ-EN-BARŒUL (59700), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 85 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - LE PARADOXE HOLDING (SIREN 500273545)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 85 000 € 85 000 € 10 101 € N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 134 910 € 69 728 € -36 201 € 51 201 € 58 471 € 76 149 € 68 052 €
EBITDA 47 367 € 42 716 € -26 455 € N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 158.7% 82.0% -358.4% N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LE PARADOXE HOLDING achieves revenue of 85 k€. Over the period 2022-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +190.1%. Slight decline of 0% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 85 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 47 k€, representing 55.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.5 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 135 k€, i.e. 158.7% 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

85 000 €

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

85 000 €

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

47 367 €

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

49 954 €

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

134 910 €

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

55.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. 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 94%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. 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 152.6% 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

2.813%

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

93.546%

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

152.645%

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

0.259

Solvency indicators evolution
LE PARADOXE HOLDING

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.81 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.4
Med: 28.49
Q3: 113.46
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of LE PARADOXE HOLDING (2.81) 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
93.55% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.95%
Med: 29.52%
Q3: 55.07%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LE PARADOXE HOLDING (93.5%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.26 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.88 years
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LE PARADOXE HOLDING (0.26) 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 2604.36. 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 1.1x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

2604.365

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

1.072

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2604.36 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 62.72
Med: 130.92
Q3: 251.33
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LE PARADOXE HOLDING (2604.36) 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
1.07x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.65x
Q3: 5.46x
Good +27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LE PARADOXE HOLDING (1.1x) 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: 360 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 435 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 75 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 2012 days of revenue, i.e. 475 k€ to permanently finance.

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

475 001 €

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

360 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

435 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

0 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

2012 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE PARADOXE HOLDING

Positioning of LE PARADOXE HOLDING in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 698 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LE PARADOXE HOLDING is estimated at 330 005 € (range 165 060€ - 697 649€). With an EBITDA of 47 367€, 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
165k€ 330k€ 697k€
330 005 € Range: 165 060€ - 697 649€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
47 367 € × 5.4x
Estimation 255 679 €
125 954€ - 502 748€
Revenue Multiple 30%
85 000 € × 0.57x
Estimation 48 436 €
28 137€ - 71 317€
Net Income Multiple 20%
134 910 € × 7.0x
Estimation 938 178 €
468 209€ - 2 124 400€

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 PARADOXE HOLDING

What is the revenue of LE PARADOXE HOLDING ?

The revenue of LE PARADOXE HOLDING in 2024 is 85 k€.

Is LE PARADOXE HOLDING profitable?

Yes, LE PARADOXE HOLDING generated a net profit of 135 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LE PARADOXE HOLDING ?

The headquarters of LE PARADOXE HOLDING is located in MARCQ-EN-BARŒUL (59700), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of LE PARADOXE HOLDING ?

The tax return of LE PARADOXE HOLDING 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 PARADOXE HOLDING operate?

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