LOU CASSAIRE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LOU CASSAIRE is a French company founded 26 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers. Based in MANOSQUE (04100), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 258 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - LOU CASSAIRE (SIREN 429833452)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 258 011 € 264 599 €
Net income -7 044 € 2 336 €
EBITDA 794 € -168 €
Net margin -2.7% 0.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, LOU CASSAIRE achieves revenue of 258 k€. Slight decline of -2% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (162 k€), gross margin stands at 96 k€, i.e. a rate of 37%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 794 €, representing 0.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -7 k€ (-2.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

258 011 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

96 199 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

794 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-5 459 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-7 044 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

0.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 219%. 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 48%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

218.866%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

48.478%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

-0.241%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

-48.027

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

40.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
LOU CASSAIRE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
218.87 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 18.91
Q3: 103.09
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of LOU CASSAIRE (218.87) 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
48.48% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 6.6%
Med: 31.78%
Q3: 60.43%
Good

In 2018, the financial autonomy of LOU CASSAIRE (48.5%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
-48.03 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.73 years
Excellent -51 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of LOU CASSAIRE (-48.03) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 128.75. 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 199.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

128.755

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

199.748

Liquidity indicators evolution
LOU CASSAIRE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
128.75 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 99.6
Med: 176.01
Q3: 329.26
Average -10 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of LOU CASSAIRE (128.75) 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
199.75x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.84x
Excellent +55 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of LOU CASSAIRE (199.8x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 62 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 62 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 183 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 47 days of revenue, i.e. 34 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

33 846 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

62 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

183 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

47 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LOU CASSAIRE

Positioning of LOU CASSAIRE in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 123 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of LOU CASSAIRE is estimated at 43 427 € (range 14 556€ - 77 046€). With an EBITDA of 794€, the sector multiple of 4.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.43x (conservative valuation). 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 2018
123 transactions
14k€ 43k€ 77k€
43 427 € Range: 14 556€ - 77 046€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
794 € × 4.2x
Estimation 3 303 €
1 539€ - 6 707€
Revenue Multiple 30%
258 011 € × 0.43x
Estimation 110 303 €
36 252€ - 194 277€

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 LOU CASSAIRE

What is the revenue of LOU CASSAIRE ?

The revenue of LOU CASSAIRE in 2018 is 258 k€.

Is LOU CASSAIRE profitable?

LOU CASSAIRE recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of LOU CASSAIRE ?

The headquarters of LOU CASSAIRE is located in MANOSQUE (04100), in the department Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.

Where to find the tax return of LOU CASSAIRE ?

The tax return of LOU CASSAIRE 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 LOU CASSAIRE operate?

LOU CASSAIRE operates in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers (NAF code 47.78C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.