R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Débits de boissons. Based in ROGNAC (13340), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 218 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 - R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE (SIREN 503980138)
Indicator 2023 2018 2016
Revenue 218 247 € N/C 238 732 €
Net income 1 012 € 0 € 30 138 €
EBITDA 2 129 € N/C 35 978 €
Net margin 0.5% N/C 12.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE achieves revenue of 218 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.3%). After deducting consumption (37 k€), gross margin stands at 182 k€, i.e. a rate of 83%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2 k€, representing 1.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1 k€, i.e. 0.5% 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

218 247 €

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

181 702 €

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

2 129 €

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

1 849 €

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

1 012 €

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

1.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 18%. 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 12%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 31.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

17.958%

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

12.171%

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

0.592%

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

31.94

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

3.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
17.96 2023
2016
2018
2023
Q1: 0.55
Med: 35.51
Q3: 140.89
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE (17.96) 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
12.17% 2023
2016
2018
2023
Q1: 6.1%
Med: 28.02%
Q3: 53.5%
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE (12.2%) 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
31.94 years 2023
2016
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.61 years
Q3: 3.44 years
Watch +51 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE (31.94) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 331.49. 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 39.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

331.494

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

39.267

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
331.49 2023
2016
2018
2023
Q1: 61.98
Med: 138.84
Q3: 273.03
Excellent +37 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE (331.49) 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
39.27x 2023
2016
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.51x
Q3: 4.43x
Excellent +50 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE (39.3x) 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: 103 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 103 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-112 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

-68 161 €

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

0 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

103 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

4 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

-112 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE

Positioning of R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE in its sector

Comparison with sector Débits de boissons

Valuation estimate

Based on 123 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE is estimated at 71 238 € (range 46 087€ - 108 672€). With an EBITDA of 2 129€, 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
46k€ 71k€ 108k€
71 238 € Range: 46 087€ - 108 672€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 129 € × 5.6x
Estimation 11 904 €
7 774€ - 19 088€
Revenue Multiple 30%
218 247 € × 0.97x
Estimation 212 033 €
138 378€ - 320 569€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 012 € × 8.3x
Estimation 8 379 €
3 436€ - 14 787€

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 R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE

What is the revenue of R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE ?

The revenue of R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE in 2023 is 218 k€.

Is R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE profitable?

Yes, R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE generated a net profit of 1 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE ?

The headquarters of R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE is located in ROGNAC (13340), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE ?

The tax return of R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE 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 R.L. CAFE DE LA GARE operate?

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