LE PHARE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE PHARE is a French company founded 8 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in VALRAS-PLAGE (34350), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.3 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 PHARE (SIREN 835023375)
Indicator 2022 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 1 282 887 € 886 498 € 998 176 € 991 371 €
Net income 149 095 € 200 928 € 130 563 € 179 815 €
EBITDA 213 080 € 283 880 € 193 973 € 241 183 €
Net margin 11.6% 22.7% 13.1% 18.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, LE PHARE achieves revenue of 1.3 M€. Over the period 2018-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.7%. Vs 2020, growth of +45% (886 k€ -> 1.3 M€). After deducting consumption (364 k€), gross margin stands at 919 k€, i.e. a rate of 72%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 213 k€, representing 16.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+45%), EBITDA varies by -25%, reducing margin by 15.4 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 149 k€, i.e. 11.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 282 887 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

918 521 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

213 080 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

196 016 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

149 095 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

16.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 28%. 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 67%. 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 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 13.4% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

28.311%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

67.339%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

13.359%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

1.184

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

59.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE PHARE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
28.31 2022
2019
2020
2022
Q1: 0.42
Med: 45.67
Q3: 157.58
Good -35 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of LE PHARE (28.31) 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
67.34% 2022
2019
2020
2022
Q1: 7.88%
Med: 31.38%
Q3: 55.22%
Excellent +28 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of LE PHARE (67.3%) 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
1.18 years 2022
2019
2020
2022
Q1: -0.57 years
Med: 0.5 years
Q3: 3.45 years
Average -19 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of LE PHARE (1.18) 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 202.97. 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 2.1x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

202.967

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

2.058

Liquidity indicators evolution
LE PHARE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
202.97 2022
2019
2020
2022
Q1: 69.17
Med: 146.22
Q3: 272.06
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of LE PHARE (202.97) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
2.06x 2022
2019
2020
2022
Q1: -0.42x
Med: 0.37x
Q3: 4.22x
Good

In 2022, the interest coverage of LE PHARE (2.1x) 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: 7 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 21 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 14 days. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-16 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

-55 267 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

7 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

21 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

1 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

-16 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE PHARE

Positioning of LE PHARE in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 833 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of LE PHARE is estimated at 934 136 € (range 521 466€ - 1 637 947€). With an EBITDA of 213 080€, the sector multiple of 4.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.96x (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 2022
833 transactions
521k€ 934k€ 1637k€
934 136 € Range: 521 466€ - 1 637 947€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
213 080 € × 4.1x
Estimation 869 019 €
485 784€ - 1 491 433€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 282 887 € × 0.96x
Estimation 1 226 854 €
700 534€ - 2 120 387€
Net Income Multiple 20%
149 095 € × 4.4x
Estimation 657 855 €
342 071€ - 1 280 575€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 833 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 PHARE

What is the revenue of LE PHARE ?

The revenue of LE PHARE in 2022 is 1.3 M€.

Is LE PHARE profitable?

Yes, LE PHARE generated a net profit of 149 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of LE PHARE ?

The headquarters of LE PHARE is located in VALRAS-PLAGE (34350), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of LE PHARE ?

The tax return of LE PHARE 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 PHARE operate?

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