A EDITORIAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

A EDITORIAL is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in SAINT-MANDE (94160), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 6 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 - A EDITORIAL (SIREN 391045804)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 6 336 € 465 € 731 € 7 760 € 2 000 € 59 €
Net income 2 495 € -2 678 € 1 319 € 427 € 144 € -469 €
EBITDA 4 070 € -672 € -573 € 1 313 € 1 030 € -4 682 €
Net margin 39.4% -575.9% 180.4% 5.5% 7.2% -794.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, A EDITORIAL achieves revenue of 6 k€. Over the period 2019-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +154.8%. Vs 2023, growth of +1263% (465 € -> 6 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 6 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4 k€, representing 64.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +208.8 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 2 k€, i.e. 39.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

6 336 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

6 336 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

4 070 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

2 495 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

2 495 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

64.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 105%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 46%. 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 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 64.2% 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 (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

105.42%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

46.029%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

64.236%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

1.094

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
105.42 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.16
Q3: 24.75
Watch

In 2024, the debt ratio of A EDITORIAL (105.42) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
46.03% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.3%
Med: 30.06%
Q3: 58.7%
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of A EDITORIAL (46.0%) 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
1.09 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.28 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of A EDITORIAL (1.09) 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 1835.80. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

1835.8

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1835.8 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 113.84
Med: 201.96
Q3: 402.09
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of A EDITORIAL (1835.80) 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
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.38x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of A EDITORIAL (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 25 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 84 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 59 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 346 days of revenue, i.e. 6 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

6 088 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

25 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

84 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

346 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
A EDITORIAL

Positioning of A EDITORIAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de revues et périodiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of A EDITORIAL is estimated at 5 182 € (range 1 979€ - 17 952€). With an EBITDA of 4 070€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (conservative valuation). 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 2024
67 tx
1k€ 5k€ 17k€
5 182 € Range: 1 979€ - 17 952€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
4 070 € × 1.1x
Estimation 4 296 €
2 443€ - 24 762€
Revenue Multiple 30%
6 336 € × 0.16x
Estimation 1 042 €
710€ - 2 883€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 495 € × 5.5x
Estimation 13 610 €
2 727€ - 23 534€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 A EDITORIAL

What is the revenue of A EDITORIAL ?

The revenue of A EDITORIAL in 2024 is 6 k€.

Is A EDITORIAL profitable?

Yes, A EDITORIAL generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of A EDITORIAL ?

The headquarters of A EDITORIAL is located in SAINT-MANDE (94160), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of A EDITORIAL ?

The tax return of A EDITORIAL 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 A EDITORIAL operate?

A EDITORIAL operates in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques (NAF code 58.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.