CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR is a French company founded 59 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de livres. Based in PARIS (75006), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.8 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 - CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR (SIREN 672009552)
Indicator 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 2 831 947 € 2 897 595 € 2 218 489 € 1 315 841 € N/C N/C N/C
Net income -1 203 869 € -1 941 898 € -937 745 € -490 913 € -175 980 € -102 468 € -84 479 €
EBITDA 441 597 € 560 904 € 542 188 € 314 805 € N/C N/C N/C
Net margin -42.5% -67.0% -42.3% -37.3% N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR achieves revenue of 2.8 M€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +21.1%. Slight decline of -2% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (102 k€), gross margin stands at 2.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 96%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 442 k€, representing 15.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-2%), EBITDA varies by -21%, reducing margin by 3.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -1.2 M€ (-42.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

2 831 947 €

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

2 729 903 €

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

441 597 €

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

-687 972 €

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

-1 203 869 €

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

15.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -100%. 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 -42%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-99.864%

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

-42.391%

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

-93.948%

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

-0.337

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

18.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-99.86 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.83
Q3: 20.07
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR (-99.86) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-42.39% 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 21.83%
Q3: 54.97%
Watch -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR (-42.4%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-0.34 years 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.13 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR (-0.34) 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 109.33. 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 428.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

109.335

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

428.923

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
109.33 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 133.32
Med: 234.62
Q3: 441.3
Watch -34 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR (109.33) 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
428.92x 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.79x
Excellent +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR (428.9x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 128 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 359 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 231 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 108 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 184 days of revenue, i.e. 1.5 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

1 450 778 €

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

128 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

359 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

108 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

184 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de livres

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR is estimated at 576 117 € (range 291 266€ - 1 787 499€). With an EBITDA of 441 597€, 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 2024
104 transactions
291k€ 576k€ 1787k€
576 117 € Range: 291 266€ - 1 787 499€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
441 597 € × 1.1x
Estimation 506 945 €
261 256€ - 2 080 645€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 831 947 € × 0.24x
Estimation 691 406 €
341 285€ - 1 298 925€
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 CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR

What is the revenue of CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR ?

The revenue of CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR in 2024 is 2.8 M€.

Is CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR profitable?

CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR ?

The headquarters of CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR is located in PARIS (75006), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR ?

The tax return of CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR 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 CHRISTIAN BOURGOIS EDITEUR operate?

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