LE VIEUX BASQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE VIEUX BASQUE is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in LILLE (59800), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 405 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 VIEUX BASQUE (SIREN 800422750)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 404 898 € 349 058 € 79 396 €
Net income 26 847 € -56 108 € -55 839 €
EBITDA 43 445 € -37 707 € -49 570 €
Net margin 6.6% -16.1% -70.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, LE VIEUX BASQUE achieves revenue of 405 k€. Over the period 2015-2017, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +125.8%. Vs 2016, growth of +16% (349 k€ -> 405 k€). After deducting consumption (147 k€), gross margin stands at 258 k€, i.e. a rate of 64%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 43 k€, representing 10.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +21.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 27 k€, i.e. 6.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

404 898 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

258 195 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

43 445 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

30 116 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

26 847 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -185%. 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 -71%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 9.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-184.88%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

-71.211%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

9.433%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

4.505

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

70.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE VIEUX BASQUE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-184.88 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.36
Med: 41.88
Q3: 181.12
Excellent

In 2017, the debt ratio of LE VIEUX BASQUE (-184.88) 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
-71.21% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 8.35%
Med: 31.81%
Q3: 57.86%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of LE VIEUX BASQUE (-71.2%) 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
4.5 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.68 years
Q3: 3.2 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of LE VIEUX BASQUE (4.50) 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 126.45. 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 6.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

126.453

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

6.33

Liquidity indicators evolution
LE VIEUX BASQUE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
126.45 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 45.02
Med: 91.13
Q3: 169.02
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of LE VIEUX BASQUE (126.45) 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
6.33x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.39x
Q3: 7.37x
Good +46 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of LE VIEUX BASQUE (6.3x) 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: 4 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 29 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 25 days. Inventory turnover is 18 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 9 days of revenue, i.e. 10 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-63%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

10 268 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

4 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

29 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

18 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

9 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE VIEUX BASQUE

Positioning of LE VIEUX BASQUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 1033 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of LE VIEUX BASQUE is estimated at 272 479 € (range 155 611€ - 441 073€). With an EBITDA of 43 445€, the sector multiple of 6.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (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 2017
1033 transactions
155k€ 272k€ 441k€
272 479 € Range: 155 611€ - 441 073€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
43 445 € × 6.5x
Estimation 280 311 €
155 816€ - 453 734€
Revenue Multiple 30%
404 898 € × 0.68x
Estimation 275 898 €
180 390€ - 392 382€
Net Income Multiple 20%
26 847 € × 9.2x
Estimation 247 777 €
117 934€ - 482 459€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1033 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 VIEUX BASQUE

What is the revenue of LE VIEUX BASQUE ?

The revenue of LE VIEUX BASQUE in 2017 is 405 k€.

Is LE VIEUX BASQUE profitable?

Yes, LE VIEUX BASQUE generated a net profit of 27 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of LE VIEUX BASQUE ?

The headquarters of LE VIEUX BASQUE is located in LILLE (59800), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of LE VIEUX BASQUE ?

The tax return of LE VIEUX BASQUE 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 VIEUX BASQUE operate?

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