ATHENA EDITIONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ATHENA EDITIONS is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de livres. Based in BALMA (31130), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 62 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 - ATHENA EDITIONS (SIREN 389130261)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 62 142 € 62 564 € 62 638 €
Net income 857 € -1 237 € -7 743 €
EBITDA 23 919 € 13 225 € 18 519 €
Net margin 1.4% -2.0% -12.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, ATHENA EDITIONS achieves revenue of 62 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.4%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (573 €), gross margin stands at 62 k€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 24 k€, representing 38.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +17.4 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 857 €, i.e. 1.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

62 142 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

61 569 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

23 919 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

866 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

857 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

35.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 368%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 58%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

368.157%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

58.034%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

2.498%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.093

Solvency indicators evolution
ATHENA EDITIONS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
368.16 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.28
Q3: 41.11
Watch

In 2017, the debt ratio of ATHENA EDITIONS (368.16) 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
58.03% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.69%
Med: 29.22%
Q3: 59.43%
Good

In 2017, the financial autonomy of ATHENA EDITIONS (58.0%) 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
0.09 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.5 years
Average +30 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of ATHENA EDITIONS (0.09) 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 117.72. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

117.716

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.038

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
117.72 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 123.04
Med: 208.85
Q3: 400.42
Watch

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of ATHENA EDITIONS (117.72) 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
0.04x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.71x
Good -24 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of ATHENA EDITIONS (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: 85 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 136 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 51 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 503 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 98 days of revenue, i.e. 17 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

16 849 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

85 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

136 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

503 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

98 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ATHENA EDITIONS

Positioning of ATHENA EDITIONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de livres

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ATHENA EDITIONS is estimated at 19 038 € (range 9 505€ - 66 332€). With an EBITDA of 23 919€, 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 2017
104 transactions
9k€ 19k€ 66k€
19 038 € Range: 9 505€ - 66 332€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
23 919 € × 1.1x
Estimation 27 459 €
14 151€ - 112 698€
Revenue Multiple 30%
62 142 € × 0.24x
Estimation 15 172 €
7 489€ - 28 503€
Net Income Multiple 20%
857 € × 4.4x
Estimation 3 788 €
915€ - 7 164€
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 ATHENA EDITIONS

What is the revenue of ATHENA EDITIONS ?

The revenue of ATHENA EDITIONS in 2017 is 62 k€.

Is ATHENA EDITIONS profitable?

Yes, ATHENA EDITIONS generated a net profit of 857€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of ATHENA EDITIONS ?

The headquarters of ATHENA EDITIONS is located in BALMA (31130), in the department Haute-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of ATHENA EDITIONS ?

The tax return of ATHENA EDITIONS 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 ATHENA EDITIONS operate?

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