LES BUFFETS DE LA MER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
LES BUFFETS DE LA MER is a French company
founded 7 years ago,
specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle.
Based in LA GRANDE-MOTTE (34280),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 937 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - LES BUFFETS DE LA MER (SIREN 847791035)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Revenue
936 561 €
1 378 149 €
917 281 €
631 646 €
453 683 €
584 365 €
Net income
799 €
10 609 €
106 987 €
65 246 €
63 929 €
-23 652 €
EBITDA
36 762 €
38 184 €
179 770 €
112 918 €
103 008 €
2 502 €
Net margin
0.1%
0.8%
11.7%
10.3%
14.1%
-4.0%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, LES BUFFETS DE LA MER achieves revenue of 937 k€. Over the period 2019-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.9%. Significant drop of -32% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (223 k€), gross margin stands at 714 k€, i.e. a rate of 76%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 37 k€, representing 3.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 799 €, i.e. 0.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
936 561 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
713 929 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
36 762 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
13 203 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
799 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
3.9%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 170%. 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 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 23.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 2.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
170.034%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
28.547%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
2.312%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
23.108
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Solvency indicators evolution LES BUFFETS DE LA MER
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
1091.25
553.768
306.636
147.978
145.454
170.034
Financial autonomy
7.101
13.385
21.691
39.41
33.116
28.547
Repayment capacity
-332.492
7.327
5.637
3.035
12.691
23.108
Cash flow / Revenue
-0.312%
18.623%
14.625%
15.428%
2.439%
2.312%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
170.032024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.4
Med: 28.49
Q3: 113.46
Average
In 2024, the debt ratio of LES BUFFETS DE LA MER (170.03) 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
28.55%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.95%
Med: 29.52%
Q3: 55.07%
Average-9 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of LES BUFFETS DE LA MER (28.6%) 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
23.11 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.88 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of LES BUFFETS DE LA MER (23.11) 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 130.06. 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 42.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
130.06
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
42.84
Liquidity indicators evolution LES BUFFETS DE LA MER
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
31.578
149.023
112.294
200.686
116.342
130.06
Interest coverage
181.535
5.461
4.444
2.45
14.674
42.84
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
130.062024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 62.72
Med: 130.92
Q3: 251.33
Average-11 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LES BUFFETS DE LA MER (130.06) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.
Interest coverage
42.84x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.65x
Q3: 5.46x
Excellent+12 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of LES BUFFETS DE LA MER (42.8x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 89 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 88 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 69 days of revenue, i.e. 178 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2019-2024, WCR increased by +357%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
178 284 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
1 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
89 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
4 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
69 j
WCR and payment terms evolution LES BUFFETS DE LA MER
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Indicator
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
-69 417 €
-45 386 €
-54 492 €
14 603 €
120 767 €
178 284 €
Inventory turnover (days)
8
2
2
4
4
4
Customer payment term (days)
0
0
0
0
0
1
Supplier payment term (days)
9
19
5
3
50
89
Positioning of LES BUFFETS DE LA MER in its sector
Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle
Valuation estimate
Based on 698 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of LES BUFFETS DE LA MER is estimated at
260 433 €
(range 142 439€ - 433 350€).
With an EBITDA of 36 762€, 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 value2024
698 transactions
142k€260k€433k€
260 433 €Range: 142 439€ - 433 350€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
36 762 €×5.4x
Estimation198 435 €
97 754€ - 390 188€
Revenue Multiple30%
936 561 €×0.57x
Estimation533 684 €
310 027€ - 785 800€
Net Income Multiple20%
799 €×7.0x
Estimation5 556 €
2 773€ - 12 582€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
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 LES BUFFETS DE LA MER
What is the revenue of LES BUFFETS DE LA MER ?
The revenue of LES BUFFETS DE LA MER in 2024 is 937 k€.
Is LES BUFFETS DE LA MER profitable?
Yes, LES BUFFETS DE LA MER generated a net profit of 799€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of LES BUFFETS DE LA MER ?
The headquarters of LES BUFFETS DE LA MER is located in LA GRANDE-MOTTE (34280), in the department Herault.
Where to find the tax return of LES BUFFETS DE LA MER ?
The tax return of LES BUFFETS DE LA MER 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 LES BUFFETS DE LA MER operate?
LES BUFFETS DE LA MER operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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