ARCHIVES ET CULTURES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ARCHIVES ET CULTURES is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de livres. Based in PARIS (75015), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 462 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 - ARCHIVES ET CULTURES (SIREN 405259706)
Indicator 2025 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 462 483 € 347 567 € 400 558 € 371 017 € 327 729 € 314 801 € 386 349 € 310 662 €
Net income 4 669 € 21 849 € 21 744 € 12 369 € 3 466 € 462 € -952 € 9 526 €
EBITDA 17 273 € 68 319 € 76 055 € 101 654 € 31 385 € 42 463 € 16 718 € 2 177 €
Net margin 1.0% 6.3% 5.4% 3.3% 1.1% 0.1% -0.2% 3.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, ARCHIVES ET CULTURES achieves revenue of 462 k€. Over the period 2017-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.1%. Vs 2023, growth of +33% (348 k€ -> 462 k€). After deducting consumption (135 k€), gross margin stands at 328 k€, i.e. a rate of 71%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 17 k€, representing 3.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+33%), EBITDA varies by -75%, reducing margin by 15.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5 k€, i.e. 1.0% 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

462 483 €

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

327 504 €

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

17 273 €

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

5 313 €

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

4 669 €

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

3.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 51%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

10.486%

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

51.067%

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

-3.84%

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

-0.507

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

5.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.49 2025
2022
2023
2025
Q1: 0.0
Med: 1.39
Q3: 20.32
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of ARCHIVES ET CULTURES (10.49) 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
51.07% 2025
2022
2023
2025
Q1: 0.36%
Med: 16.09%
Q3: 63.05%
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of ARCHIVES ET CULTURES (51.1%) 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
-0.51 years 2025
2022
2023
2025
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.02 years
Excellent -51 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the repayment capacity of ARCHIVES ET CULTURES (-0.51) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 204.52. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

204.521

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
204.52 2025
2022
2023
2025
Q1: 144.89
Med: 267.87
Q3: 433.4
Average

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of ARCHIVES ET CULTURES (204.52) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2025
2022
2023
2025
Q1: -0.06x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of ARCHIVES ET CULTURES (0.0x) 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: 54 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 83 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 29 days. Inventory turnover is 131 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 183 days of revenue, i.e. 236 k€ to permanently finance.

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

235 695 €

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

54 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

83 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

131 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

183 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ARCHIVES ET CULTURES in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de livres

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ARCHIVES ET CULTURES is estimated at 47 915 € (range 22 827€ - 112 136€). With an EBITDA of 17 273€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2025
104 transactions
22k€ 47k€ 112k€
47 915 € Range: 22 827€ - 112 136€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
17 273 € × 1.1x
Estimation 19 829 €
10 219€ - 81 384€
Revenue Multiple 30%
462 483 € × 0.24x
Estimation 112 913 €
55 735€ - 212 126€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 669 € × 4.4x
Estimation 20 638 €
4 987€ - 39 032€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 ARCHIVES ET CULTURES

What is the revenue of ARCHIVES ET CULTURES ?

The revenue of ARCHIVES ET CULTURES in 2025 is 462 k€.

Is ARCHIVES ET CULTURES profitable?

Yes, ARCHIVES ET CULTURES generated a net profit of 5 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of ARCHIVES ET CULTURES ?

The headquarters of ARCHIVES ET CULTURES is located in PARIS (75015), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of ARCHIVES ET CULTURES ?

The tax return of ARCHIVES ET CULTURES 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 ARCHIVES ET CULTURES operate?

ARCHIVES ET CULTURES operates in the sector Édition de livres (NAF code 58.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.