L'ESPERLUETTE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

L'ESPERLUETTE is a French company founded 8 years ago, specialized in the sector Débits de boissons. Based in SAINT-JEAN-DE-SIXT (74450), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 167 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 - L'ESPERLUETTE (SIREN 834908170)
Indicator 2023 2020
Revenue 167 318 € 67 371 €
Net income 35 510 € 5 489 €
EBITDA 44 183 € 7 385 €
Net margin 21.2% 8.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, L'ESPERLUETTE achieves revenue of 167 k€. Vs 2020, growth of +148% (67 k€ -> 167 k€). After deducting consumption (60 k€), gross margin stands at 107 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 44 k€, representing 26.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +15.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 36 k€, i.e. 21.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

167 318 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

107 268 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

44 183 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

41 777 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

35 510 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

26.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 72%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 22.5% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.411%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

72.106%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

22.515%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.012

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

64.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
L'ESPERLUETTE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.41 2023
2020
2023
Q1: 0.55
Med: 35.51
Q3: 140.89
Excellent -28 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of L'ESPERLUETTE (0.41) 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
72.11% 2023
2020
2023
Q1: 6.1%
Med: 28.02%
Q3: 53.5%
Excellent +36 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of L'ESPERLUETTE (72.1%) 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
0.01 years 2023
2020
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.61 years
Q3: 3.44 years
Good -30 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of L'ESPERLUETTE (0.01) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 316.33. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

316.327

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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
316.33 2023
2020
2023
Q1: 61.98
Med: 138.84
Q3: 273.03
Excellent +32 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of L'ESPERLUETTE (316.33) 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 2023
2020
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.51x
Q3: 4.43x
Average -28 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of L'ESPERLUETTE (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: 4 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 102 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 98 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-18 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

-8 222 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

102 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

6 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

-18 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
L'ESPERLUETTE

Positioning of L'ESPERLUETTE in its sector

Comparison with sector Débits de boissons

Valuation estimate

Based on 123 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of L'ESPERLUETTE is estimated at 231 095 € (range 136 608€ - 375 562€). With an EBITDA of 44 183€, the sector multiple of 5.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.97x (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 2023
123 transactions
136k€ 231k€ 375k€
231 095 € Range: 136 608€ - 375 562€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
44 183 € × 5.6x
Estimation 247 051 €
161 333€ - 396 128€
Revenue Multiple 30%
167 318 € × 0.97x
Estimation 162 554 €
106 087€ - 245 763€
Net Income Multiple 20%
35 510 € × 8.3x
Estimation 294 019 €
120 579€ - 518 850€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 123 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 L'ESPERLUETTE

What is the revenue of L'ESPERLUETTE ?

The revenue of L'ESPERLUETTE in 2023 is 167 k€.

Is L'ESPERLUETTE profitable?

Yes, L'ESPERLUETTE generated a net profit of 36 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of L'ESPERLUETTE ?

The headquarters of L'ESPERLUETTE is located in SAINT-JEAN-DE-SIXT (74450), in the department Haute-Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of L'ESPERLUETTE ?

The tax return of L'ESPERLUETTE 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 L'ESPERLUETTE operate?

L'ESPERLUETTE operates in the sector Débits de boissons (NAF code 56.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.