L'EXPRESSO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

L'EXPRESSO is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration de type rapide. Based in LE PONTET (84130), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.0 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 - L'EXPRESSO (SIREN 433713492)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 1 027 977 € N/C N/C N/C N/C 820 934 €
Net income 30 962 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 44 645 €
EBITDA 154 560 € N/C N/C N/C N/C 157 941 €
Net margin 3.0% N/C N/C N/C N/C 5.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, L'EXPRESSO achieves revenue of 1.0 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +3.8%). After deducting consumption (361 k€), gross margin stands at 667 k€, i.e. a rate of 65%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 155 k€, representing 15.0% of 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 31 k€, i.e. 3.0% 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

1 027 977 €

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

667 135 €

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

154 560 €

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

42 845 €

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

30 962 €

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

15.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 29%. 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 17%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

28.762%

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

17.143%

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

8.875%

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

1.62

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

8.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
L'EXPRESSO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
28.76 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 31.96
Q3: 171.75
Good

In 2022, the debt ratio of L'EXPRESSO (28.76) 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
17.14% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 2.95%
Med: 24.54%
Q3: 51.6%
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of L'EXPRESSO (17.1%) 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
1.62 years 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 2.27 years
Average

In 2022, the repayment capacity of L'EXPRESSO (1.62) 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 277.21. 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 0.8x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

277.21

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

0.822

Liquidity indicators evolution
L'EXPRESSO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
277.21 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 54.21
Med: 117.31
Q3: 215.21
Excellent

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of L'EXPRESSO (277.21) 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
0.82x 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.91x
Good

In 2022, the interest coverage of L'EXPRESSO (0.8x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 46 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 46 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-53 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

-150 835 €

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

0 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

46 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

3 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

-53 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
L'EXPRESSO

Positioning of L'EXPRESSO in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration de type rapide

Valuation estimate

Based on 833 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of L'EXPRESSO is estimated at 637 422 € (range 358 792€ - 1 103 820€). With an EBITDA of 154 560€, 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
358k€ 637k€ 1103k€
637 422 € Range: 358 792€ - 1 103 820€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
154 560 € × 4.1x
Estimation 630 353 €
352 369€ - 1 081 828€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 027 977 € × 0.96x
Estimation 983 078 €
561 337€ - 1 699 065€
Net Income Multiple 20%
30 962 € × 4.4x
Estimation 136 614 €
71 037€ - 265 932€
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 L'EXPRESSO

What is the revenue of L'EXPRESSO ?

The revenue of L'EXPRESSO in 2022 is 1.0 M€.

Is L'EXPRESSO profitable?

Yes, L'EXPRESSO generated a net profit of 31 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of L'EXPRESSO ?

The headquarters of L'EXPRESSO is located in LE PONTET (84130), in the department Vaucluse.

Where to find the tax return of L'EXPRESSO ?

The tax return of L'EXPRESSO 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'EXPRESSO operate?

L'EXPRESSO 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.