LENS FOOD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LENS FOOD is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration de type rapide. Based in LES ULIS (91940), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 29 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 - LENS FOOD (SIREN 829610773)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 28 940 € 32 114 € 23 615 €
Net income 1 547 € -780 € 31 €
EBITDA 700 € -2 473 € -634 €
Net margin 5.3% -2.4% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, LENS FOOD achieves revenue of 29 k€. Over the period 2017-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.7%. Slight decline of -10% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (12 k€), gross margin stands at 17 k€, i.e. a rate of 57%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 700 €, representing 2.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +10.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2 k€, i.e. 5.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

28 940 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

16 607 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

700 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 533 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 547 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6256%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 87%. 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 18.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 5.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

6256.494%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

87.26%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

5.297%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

18.855

Solvency indicators evolution
LENS FOOD

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6256.49 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 27.75
Q3: 180.12
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of LENS FOOD (6256.49) 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
87.26% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 3.06%
Med: 25.59%
Q3: 54.18%
Excellent

In 2019, the financial autonomy of LENS FOOD (87.3%) 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
18.86 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.94 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of LENS FOOD (18.86) 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 548.83. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

548.829

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
548.83 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 42.13
Med: 93.15
Q3: 169.92
Excellent

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of LENS FOOD (548.83) 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
0.0x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.08x
Q3: 3.02x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of LENS FOOD (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 215 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 2 days. The gap of 213 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 212 days of revenue, i.e. 17 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2019, WCR increased by +109%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

17 020 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

215 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

2 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

212 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LENS FOOD

Positioning of LENS FOOD in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration de type rapide

Valuation estimate

Based on 1033 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of LENS FOOD is estimated at 11 180 € (range 6 823€ - 17 560€). With an EBITDA of 700€, the sector multiple of 6.8x 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 2019
1033 transactions
6k€ 11k€ 17k€
11 180 € Range: 6 823€ - 17 560€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
700 € × 6.8x
Estimation 4 737 €
2 896€ - 8 000€
Revenue Multiple 30%
28 940 € × 0.68x
Estimation 19 761 €
12 966€ - 26 884€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 547 € × 9.3x
Estimation 14 418 €
7 428€ - 27 478€

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 LENS FOOD

What is the revenue of LENS FOOD ?

The revenue of LENS FOOD in 2019 is 29 k€.

Is LENS FOOD profitable?

Yes, LENS FOOD generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of LENS FOOD ?

The headquarters of LENS FOOD is located in LES ULIS (91940), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of LENS FOOD ?

The tax return of LENS FOOD 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 LENS FOOD operate?

LENS FOOD operates in the sector Restauration de type rapide (NAF code 56.10C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.