THE BLIND PIPER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

THE BLIND PIPER is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Débits de boissons. Based in BREST (29200), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 689 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 - THE BLIND PIPER (SIREN 453678609)
Indicator 2025 2024 2017
Revenue 689 228 € 613 956 € 609 055 €
Net income 54 086 € 36 568 € 41 549 €
EBITDA 91 468 € 64 582 € 132 564 €
Net margin 7.8% 6.0% 6.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, THE BLIND PIPER achieves revenue of 689 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +1.6%). Vs 2024, growth of +12% (614 k€ -> 689 k€). After deducting consumption (253 k€), gross margin stands at 436 k€, i.e. a rate of 63%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 91 k€, representing 13.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 54 k€, i.e. 7.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

689 228 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

435 972 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

91 468 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

75 360 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

54 086 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

13.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 40%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 67%. 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 3.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 9.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

40.248%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

66.751%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

9.138%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

3.211

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

13.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
40.25 2025
2017
2024
2025
Q1: 1.12
Med: 26.45
Q3: 123.58
Average +28 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of THE BLIND PIPER (40.25) 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
66.75% 2025
2017
2024
2025
Q1: 8.06%
Med: 36.6%
Q3: 63.63%
Excellent

In 2025, the financial autonomy of THE BLIND PIPER (66.8%) 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
3.21 years 2025
2017
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.35 years
Q3: 2.71 years
Watch +48 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the repayment capacity of THE BLIND PIPER (3.21) 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 394.30. 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 4.9x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

394.302

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

4.949

Liquidity indicators evolution
THE BLIND PIPER

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
394.3 2025
2017
2024
2025
Q1: 81.6
Med: 170.27
Q3: 375.05
Excellent

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of THE BLIND PIPER (394.30) 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
4.95x 2025
2017
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.82x
Q3: 4.23x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of THE BLIND PIPER (5.0x) 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: 18 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 18 days. Inventory turnover is 25 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 67 days of revenue, i.e. 128 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2025, WCR increased by +238%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

128 045 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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 (2025) ?
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

18 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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

25 j

WCR in days of revenue (2025) ?
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

67 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
THE BLIND PIPER

Positioning of THE BLIND PIPER in its sector

Comparison with sector Débits de boissons

Valuation estimate

Based on 66 transactions of similar company sales in 2025, the value of THE BLIND PIPER is estimated at 568 950 € (range 376 139€ - 961 221€). With an EBITDA of 91 468€, the sector multiple of 7.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.70x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2025
66 tx
376k€ 568k€ 961k€
568 950 € Range: 376 139€ - 961 221€
NAF 5 année 2025

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
91 468 € × 7.6x
Estimation 694 958 €
462 942€ - 1 259 543€
Revenue Multiple 30%
689 228 € × 0.70x
Estimation 485 174 €
320 512€ - 656 154€
Net Income Multiple 20%
54 086 € × 7.0x
Estimation 379 598 €
242 573€ - 673 019€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 66 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 THE BLIND PIPER

What is the revenue of THE BLIND PIPER ?

The revenue of THE BLIND PIPER in 2025 is 689 k€.

Is THE BLIND PIPER profitable?

Yes, THE BLIND PIPER generated a net profit of 54 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of THE BLIND PIPER ?

The headquarters of THE BLIND PIPER is located in BREST (29200), in the department Finistere.

Where to find the tax return of THE BLIND PIPER ?

The tax return of THE BLIND PIPER 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 THE BLIND PIPER operate?

THE BLIND PIPER operates in the sector Débits de boissons (NAF code 56.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.