SAS LA CAVE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SAS LA CAVE is a French company founded 8 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in LUDRES (54710), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 727 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 - SAS LA CAVE (SIREN 832426597)
Indicator 2023 2022 2020
Revenue 727 352 € 745 463 € N/C
Net income 33 912 € 9 326 € 8 896 €
EBITDA 37 938 € 25 253 € N/C
Net margin 4.7% 1.3% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, SAS LA CAVE achieves revenue of 727 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.4%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (276 k€), gross margin stands at 451 k€, i.e. a rate of 62%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 38 k€, representing 5.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 34 k€, i.e. 4.7% 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

727 352 €

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

451 002 €

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

37 938 €

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

19 265 €

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

33 912 €

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

5.1%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 134%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 32%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 7.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (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

133.902%

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

32.281%

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

7.01%

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

4.055

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

65.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
SAS LA CAVE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
133.9 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 0.2
Med: 35.0
Q3: 128.41
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of SAS LA CAVE (133.90) 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
32.28% 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 5.35%
Med: 29.08%
Q3: 53.84%
Good +28 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of SAS LA CAVE (32.3%) 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
4.05 years 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.57 years
Q3: 3.01 years
Average

In 2023, the repayment capacity of SAS LA CAVE (4.05) 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 270.89. 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 4.5x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

270.89

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

4.499

Liquidity indicators evolution
SAS LA CAVE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
270.89 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 66.83
Med: 137.52
Q3: 259.63
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of SAS LA CAVE (270.89) 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
4.5x 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.54x
Q3: 4.44x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of SAS LA CAVE (4.5x) 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: 52 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 52 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 13 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 131 days of revenue, i.e. 266 k€ to permanently finance.

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

265 571 €

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

52 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

13 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

131 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SAS LA CAVE

Positioning of SAS LA CAVE in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 689 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of SAS LA CAVE is estimated at 308 629 € (range 169 491€ - 562 319€). With an EBITDA of 37 938€, the sector multiple of 6.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (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
689 transactions
169k€ 308k€ 562k€
308 629 € Range: 169 491€ - 562 319€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
37 938 € × 6.3x
Estimation 238 694 €
128 705€ - 497 551€
Revenue Multiple 30%
727 352 € × 0.66x
Estimation 477 805 €
280 849€ - 678 093€
Net Income Multiple 20%
33 912 € × 6.8x
Estimation 229 705 €
104 421€ - 550 582€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 689 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 SAS LA CAVE

What is the revenue of SAS LA CAVE ?

The revenue of SAS LA CAVE in 2023 is 727 k€.

Is SAS LA CAVE profitable?

Yes, SAS LA CAVE generated a net profit of 34 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of SAS LA CAVE ?

The headquarters of SAS LA CAVE is located in LUDRES (54710), in the department Meurthe-et-Moselle.

Where to find the tax return of SAS LA CAVE ?

The tax return of SAS LA CAVE 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 SAS LA CAVE operate?

SAS LA CAVE operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.