U7 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

U7 is a French company founded 8 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication industrielle de pain et de pâtisserie fraîche. Based in LA CHAIZE-LE-VICOMTE (85310), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 35.0 M€. 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 - U7 (SIREN 830757688)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 35 029 300 € 29 970 284 € 20 225 124 € 13 911 593 €
Net income -1 839 157 € -4 765 198 € -2 979 260 € -3 385 580 €
EBITDA 2 814 886 € 171 302 € 984 599 € 244 439 €
Net margin -5.3% -15.9% -14.7% -24.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, U7 achieves revenue of 35.0 M€. Over the period 2020-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +36.0%. Vs 2022, growth of +17% (30.0 M€ -> 35.0 M€). After deducting consumption (15.4 M€), gross margin stands at 19.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 56%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.8 M€, representing 8.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +7.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Net income is negative at -1.8 M€ (-5.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

35 029 300 €

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

19 605 293 €

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

2 814 886 €

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

-144 932 €

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

-1 839 157 €

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

8.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -577%. 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 -17%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 22.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 4.4% 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

-576.678%

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

-17.171%

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

4.449%

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

22.723

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

70.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
U7

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-576.68 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 26.32
Q3: 105.44
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of U7 (-576.68) 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
-17.17% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 9.85%
Med: 30.46%
Q3: 54.7%
Watch

In 2023, the financial autonomy of U7 (-17.2%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
22.72 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.1 years
Q3: 2.96 years
Watch +6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of U7 (22.72) 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 148.13. 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 52.9x. 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

148.131

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

52.949

Liquidity indicators evolution
U7

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
148.13 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 97.51
Med: 142.66
Q3: 227.61
Good

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of U7 (148.13) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
52.95x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -0.03x
Med: 1.14x
Q3: 7.21x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of U7 (53.0x) 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: 43 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 7 days. Inventory turnover is 12 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-37 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-145%), freeing up 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

-3 625 533 €

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

43 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

50 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

12 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

-37 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
U7

Positioning of U7 in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication industrielle de pain et de pâtisserie fraîche

Valuation estimate

Based on 131 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of U7 is estimated at 17 908 631 € (range 9 888 666€ - 30 102 637€). With an EBITDA of 2 814 886€, the sector multiple of 6.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.51x (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
131 transactions
9888k€ 17908k€ 30102k€
17 908 631 € Range: 9 888 666€ - 30 102 637€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 814 886 € × 6.3x
Estimation 17 852 561 €
9 837 871€ - 32 844 908€
Revenue Multiple 30%
35 029 300 € × 0.51x
Estimation 18 002 084 €
9 973 326€ - 25 532 187€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 131 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 U7

What is the revenue of U7 ?

The revenue of U7 in 2023 is 35.0 M€.

Is U7 profitable?

U7 recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of U7 ?

The headquarters of U7 is located in LA CHAIZE-LE-VICOMTE (85310), in the department Vendee.

Where to find the tax return of U7 ?

The tax return of U7 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 U7 operate?

U7 operates in the sector Fabrication industrielle de pain et de pâtisserie fraîche (NAF code 10.71A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.