SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT is a French company founded 70 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in PARIS (75006), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 3.9 M€. 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 - SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT (SIREN 562001172)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 879 554 € 2 436 296 € 1 476 742 € 3 609 226 € 3 338 777 € 2 935 662 € 2 859 339 €
Net income 868 408 € -3 733 602 € -783 412 € 453 088 € 237 108 € -113 788 € -428 827 €
EBITDA 1 568 510 € 618 995 € 41 737 € 1 517 513 € 1 273 610 € 914 220 € 708 786 €
Net margin 22.4% -153.2% -53.1% 12.6% 7.1% -3.9% -15.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT achieves revenue of 3.9 M€. Over the period 2016-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.2%. Vs 2021, growth of +59% (2.4 M€ -> 3.9 M€). After deducting consumption (161 k€), gross margin stands at 3.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 96%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.6 M€, representing 40.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +15.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 868 k€, i.e. 22.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 879 554 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

3 719 047 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

1 568 510 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-2 745 603 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

868 408 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

40.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -76%. 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 -355%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 28.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-76.122%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

-355.471%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

28.798%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.953

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-76.12 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.42
Med: 45.67
Q3: 157.58
Excellent -45 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE... (-76.12) 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
-355.47% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 7.88%
Med: 31.38%
Q3: 55.22%
Average -22 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE... (-355.5%) 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
0.95 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -0.57 years
Med: 0.5 years
Q3: 3.45 years
Average +29 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE... (0.95) 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 29.65. 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 2.1x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

29.648

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

2.067

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
29.65 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 69.17
Med: 146.22
Q3: 272.06
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In 2022, the liquidity ratio of SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE... (29.65) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
2.07x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -0.42x
Med: 0.37x
Q3: 4.22x
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE... (2.1x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 104 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 104 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 2 days of revenue, i.e. 23 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-65%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

22 851 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

104 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

2 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 833 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT is estimated at 5 077 852 € (range 2 821 980€ - 8 904 733€). With an EBITDA of 1 568 510€, the sector multiple of 4.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.96x (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 2022
833 transactions
2821k€ 5077k€ 8904k€
5 077 852 € Range: 2 821 980€ - 8 904 733€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 568 510 € × 4.1x
Estimation 6 396 964 €
3 575 918€ - 10 978 637€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 879 554 € × 0.96x
Estimation 3 710 107 €
2 118 470€ - 6 412 221€
Net Income Multiple 20%
868 408 € × 4.4x
Estimation 3 831 693 €
1 992 403€ - 7 458 742€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 833 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 SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT

What is the revenue of SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT ?

The revenue of SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT in 2022 is 3.9 M€.

Is SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT profitable?

Yes, SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT generated a net profit of 868 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT ?

The headquarters of SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT is located in PARIS (75006), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT ?

The tax return of SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT 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 SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT operate?

SOC GRAND HOTEL LAFAYETTE BUFFAULT operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.