LE PELICAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE PELICAN is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Cafétérias et autres libres-services. Based in LA LONDE-LES-MAURES (83250), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 117 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 PELICAN (SIREN 790451579)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 116 829 € 201 390 € N/C
Net income 48 926 € 37 535 € 32 176 €
EBITDA 24 896 € 47 459 € N/C
Net margin 41.9% 18.6% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, LE PELICAN achieves revenue of 117 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2019-2020 (CAGR: -42.0%). Significant drop of -42% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (18 k€), gross margin stands at 99 k€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 25 k€, representing 21.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-42%), EBITDA varies by -48%, reducing margin by 2.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 49 k€, i.e. 41.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

116 829 €

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

98 657 €

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

24 896 €

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

53 306 €

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

48 926 €

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

21.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 52%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 60%. 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 4.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 17.0% 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 (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

52.421%

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

60.402%

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

17.015%

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

4.614

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

0.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE PELICAN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
52.42 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 34.79
Q3: 157.03
Average -22 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of LE PELICAN (52.42) 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
60.4% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 3.27%
Med: 28.64%
Q3: 51.28%
Excellent +15 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of LE PELICAN (60.4%) 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
4.61 years 2020
2019
2020
Q1: -3.16 years
Med: -0.0 years
Q3: 1.51 years
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In 2020, the repayment capacity of LE PELICAN (4.61) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 301.55. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

301.549

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

0.273

Liquidity indicators evolution
LE PELICAN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
301.55 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 88.14
Med: 147.57
Q3: 228.95
Excellent +33 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of LE PELICAN (301.55) 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
0.27x 2020
2019
2020
Q1: -1.25x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.25x
Excellent +18 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of LE PELICAN (0.3x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 4 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 4 days. Inventory turnover is 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 26 days of revenue, i.e. 8 k€ to permanently finance.

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

8 472 €

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

4 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

7 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

26 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE PELICAN

Positioning of LE PELICAN in its sector

Comparison with sector Cafétérias et autres libres-services

Valuation estimate

Based on 719 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of LE PELICAN is estimated at 172 770 € (range 89 818€ - 305 979€). With an EBITDA of 24 896€, the sector multiple of 5.7x is applied. 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
89k€ 172k€ 305k€
172 770 € Range: 89 818€ - 305 979€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
24 896 € × 5.7x
Estimation 141 210 €
77 694€ - 278 288€
Revenue Multiple 30%
116 829 € × 0.62x
Estimation 72 808 €
46 575€ - 103 384€
Net Income Multiple 20%
48 926 € × 8.2x
Estimation 401 614 €
184 993€ - 679 103€

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 PELICAN

What is the revenue of LE PELICAN ?

The revenue of LE PELICAN in 2020 is 117 k€.

Is LE PELICAN profitable?

Yes, LE PELICAN generated a net profit of 49 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of LE PELICAN ?

The headquarters of LE PELICAN is located in LA LONDE-LES-MAURES (83250), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of LE PELICAN ?

The tax return of LE PELICAN 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 PELICAN operate?

LE PELICAN operates in the sector Cafétérias et autres libres-services (NAF code 56.10B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.