BUZZMAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BUZZMAN is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Production de films institutionnels et publicitaires. Based in PARIS (75010), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 49.5 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 - BUZZMAN (SIREN 492589270)
Indicator 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2016
Revenue 49 504 396 € 40 604 117 € 37 334 315 € 29 620 706 € 35 969 798 € 23 140 171 €
Net income 1 687 872 € 2 805 283 € 2 871 561 € 2 513 953 € 1 729 204 € 954 879 €
EBITDA 2 606 672 € 4 317 144 € 4 660 670 € 3 952 312 € 3 111 331 € 1 648 401 €
Net margin 3.4% 6.9% 7.7% 8.5% 4.8% 4.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BUZZMAN achieves revenue of 49.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.0%. Vs 2022, growth of +22% (40.6 M€ -> 49.5 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 49.5 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 2.6 M€, representing 5.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+22%), EBITDA varies by -40%, reducing margin by 5.4 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 1.7 M€, i.e. 3.4% 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

49 504 396 €

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

49 504 396 €

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

2 606 672 €

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

1 655 906 €

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

1 687 872 €

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

5.3%

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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 30%. 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 4.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

1.405%

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

29.605%

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

4.098%

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

0.041

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

44.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
BUZZMAN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.41 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.03
Q3: 36.64
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BUZZMAN (1.41) 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
29.61% 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 4.66%
Med: 35.55%
Q3: 59.87%
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BUZZMAN (29.6%) 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
0.04 years 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.36 years
Average +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BUZZMAN (0.04) 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 145.50. 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

145.497

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
BUZZMAN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
145.5 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 128.3
Med: 229.41
Q3: 407.29
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BUZZMAN (145.50) 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 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.27x
Average -33 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BUZZMAN (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: 16 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 76 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 60 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 47 days of revenue, i.e. 6.5 M€ 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

6 469 730 €

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

16 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

76 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

47 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BUZZMAN

Positioning of BUZZMAN in its sector

Comparison with sector Production de films institutionnels et publicitaires

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 2 472 851€ to 20 220 243€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
2472k€ 7778k€ 20220k€
7 778 816 € Range: 2 472 851€ - 20 220 243€
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 BUZZMAN

What is the revenue of BUZZMAN ?

The revenue of BUZZMAN in 2024 is 49.5 M€.

Is BUZZMAN profitable?

Yes, BUZZMAN generated a net profit of 1.7 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BUZZMAN ?

The headquarters of BUZZMAN is located in PARIS (75010), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of BUZZMAN ?

The tax return of BUZZMAN 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 BUZZMAN operate?

BUZZMAN operates in the sector Production de films institutionnels et publicitaires (NAF code 59.11B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.