BBC STUDIOS FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BBC STUDIOS FRANCE is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision . Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 49.6 M€. 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 - BBC STUDIOS FRANCE (SIREN 341046282)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 49 587 461 € 33 452 622 € 46 326 654 € 45 181 786 € 22 485 404 € 41 196 843 € 39 596 502 € 45 451 214 € 40 111 661 €
Net income 1 654 015 € 789 691 € 1 928 056 € 2 280 160 € 1 638 915 € 2 734 589 € 2 685 666 € 2 713 245 € 1 164 371 €
EBITDA 33 605 457 € 19 819 623 € 47 238 441 € 32 497 823 € 15 243 052 € 31 546 502 € 33 133 455 € 44 751 965 € 40 494 794 €
Net margin 3.3% 2.4% 4.2% 5.0% 7.3% 6.6% 6.8% 6.0% 2.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, BBC STUDIOS FRANCE achieves revenue of 49.6 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.7%). Vs 2024, growth of +48% (33.5 M€ -> 49.6 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 49.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 33.6 M€, representing 67.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.5 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 1.7 M€, i.e. 3.3% 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

49 587 461 €

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

49 587 461 €

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

33 605 457 €

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

1 259 418 €

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

1 654 015 €

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

67.8%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 63.4% 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 (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

0.961%

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

29.497%

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

63.407%

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

0.003

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

77.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
BBC STUDIOS FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.96 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0
Med: 1.82
Q3: 25.7
Good +13 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of BBC STUDIOS FRANCE (0.96) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
29.5% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 10.08%
Med: 37.29%
Q3: 68.73%
Average -32 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of BBC STUDIOS FRANCE (29.5%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.23 years
Average +25 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the repayment capacity of BBC STUDIOS FRANCE (0.00) 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 155.82. 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

155.824

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
155.82 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 143.57
Med: 267.07
Q3: 502.28
Average -33 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of BBC STUDIOS FRANCE (155.82) 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
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.02x
Average

In 2025, the interest coverage of BBC STUDIOS FRANCE (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: 158 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 121 days. The gap of 37 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 157 days of revenue, i.e. 21.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2025, WCR increased by +172%, 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

21 634 513 €

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

158 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

121 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

0 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

157 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BBC STUDIOS FRANCE

Positioning of BBC STUDIOS FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 4 850 052€ to 63 163 707€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2025
Indicative
4850k€ 15740k€ 63163k€
15 740 966 € Range: 4 850 052€ - 63 163 707€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 28 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 BBC STUDIOS FRANCE

What is the revenue of BBC STUDIOS FRANCE ?

The revenue of BBC STUDIOS FRANCE in 2025 is 49.6 M€.

Is BBC STUDIOS FRANCE profitable?

Yes, BBC STUDIOS FRANCE generated a net profit of 1.7 M€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of BBC STUDIOS FRANCE ?

The headquarters of BBC STUDIOS FRANCE is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of BBC STUDIOS FRANCE ?

The tax return of BBC STUDIOS FRANCE 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 BBC STUDIOS FRANCE operate?

BBC STUDIOS FRANCE operates in the sector Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision (NAF code 59.11A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.