PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale. Based in SAINT-JEAN-DE-MONTS (85160), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 304 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 - PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES (SIREN 512334962)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 304 455 € 311 606 €
Net income 22 704 € 23 439 €
EBITDA 27 026 € 28 338 €
Net margin 7.5% 7.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES achieves revenue of 304 k€. Slight decline of -2% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (213 k€), gross margin stands at 91 k€, i.e. a rate of 30%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 27 k€, representing 8.9% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 23 k€, i.e. 7.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

304 455 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

91 158 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

27 026 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

24 681 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

22 704 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

8.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -915%. 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 77%. 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 2.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-915.068%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

77.209%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

8.013%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

2.218

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

3.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-915.07 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 30.4
Q3: 147.9
Excellent

In 2017, the debt ratio of PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERV... (-915.07) 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
77.21% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 5.73%
Med: 26.96%
Q3: 54.22%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERV... (77.2%) 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
2.22 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 2.09 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERV... (2.22) 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 93.22. 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 11.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

93.223

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

11.729

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
93.22 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 72.22
Med: 121.07
Q3: 201.88
Average +5 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERV... (93.22) 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
11.73x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 5.26x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERV... (11.7x) 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: 31 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 30 days. Inventory turnover is 34 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-4 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

-3 413 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

31 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

34 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

-4 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES

Positioning of PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'alimentation générale

Valuation estimate

Based on 279 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES is estimated at 137 185 € (range 71 599€ - 249 901€). With an EBITDA of 27 026€, the sector multiple of 5.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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 2017
279 transactions
71k€ 137k€ 249k€
137 185 € Range: 71 599€ - 249 901€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
27 026 € × 5.6x
Estimation 151 951 €
82 999€ - 296 460€
Revenue Multiple 30%
304 455 € × 0.27x
Estimation 82 672 €
50 156€ - 108 990€
Net Income Multiple 20%
22 704 € × 8.0x
Estimation 182 040 €
75 270€ - 344 875€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 279 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce d'alimentation générale)

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Frequently asked questions about PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES

What is the revenue of PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES ?

The revenue of PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES in 2017 is 304 k€.

Is PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES profitable?

Yes, PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES generated a net profit of 23 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES ?

The headquarters of PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES is located in SAINT-JEAN-DE-MONTS (85160), in the department Vendee.

Where to find the tax return of PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES ?

The tax return of PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES 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 PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES operate?

PARADIS ALIMENTATION SERVICES operates in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale (NAF code 47.11B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.