PALM GARAVAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PALM GARAVAN is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire . Based in MENTON (06500), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 435 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 - PALM GARAVAN (SIREN 539684613)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 434 589 € 439 913 €
Net income -4 941 € -5 534 €
EBITDA 49 590 € 54 909 €
Net margin -1.1% -1.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, PALM GARAVAN achieves revenue of 435 k€. Slight decline of -1% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (11 k€), gross margin stands at 424 k€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 50 k€, representing 11.4% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Net income is negative at -5 k€ (-1.1% 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

434 589 €

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

423 742 €

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

49 590 €

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

682 €

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

-4 941 €

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

11.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 43%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 23%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 9.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

43.053%

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

23.291%

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

9.537%

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

1.16

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

57.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
PALM GARAVAN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
43.05 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 30.86
Q3: 148.8
Average -8 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of PALM GARAVAN (43.05) 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
23.29% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 4.65%
Med: 32.18%
Q3: 61.5%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of PALM GARAVAN (23.3%) 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
1.16 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.76 years
Q3: 4.62 years
Average -10 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of PALM GARAVAN (1.16) 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 55.11. 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 11.1x. 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

55.111

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

11.063

Liquidity indicators evolution
PALM GARAVAN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
55.11 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 59.45
Med: 122.53
Q3: 258.07
Average

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of PALM GARAVAN (55.11) 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
11.06x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 7.87x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of PALM GARAVAN (11.1x) 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: 471 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 471 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 195 days of revenue, i.e. 236 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

235 699 €

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

471 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

0 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

195 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PALM GARAVAN

Positioning of PALM GARAVAN in its sector

Comparison with sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire

Valuation estimate

Based on 156 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of PALM GARAVAN is estimated at 259 882 € (range 83 504€ - 507 820€). With an EBITDA of 49 590€, the sector multiple of 5.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.63x (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 2018
156 transactions
83k€ 259k€ 507k€
259 882 € Range: 83 504€ - 507 820€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
49 590 € × 5.1x
Estimation 251 232 €
67 814€ - 543 773€
Revenue Multiple 30%
434 589 € × 0.63x
Estimation 274 301 €
109 654€ - 447 901€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 156 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 PALM GARAVAN

What is the revenue of PALM GARAVAN ?

The revenue of PALM GARAVAN in 2018 is 435 k€.

Is PALM GARAVAN profitable?

PALM GARAVAN recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of PALM GARAVAN ?

The headquarters of PALM GARAVAN is located in MENTON (06500), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of PALM GARAVAN ?

The tax return of PALM GARAVAN 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 PALM GARAVAN operate?

PALM GARAVAN operates in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire (NAF code 55.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.