CINE PHOTO PROVENCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CINE PHOTO PROVENCE is a French company founded 46 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités photographiques. Based in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13100), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 572 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 - CINE PHOTO PROVENCE (SIREN 317736650)
Indicator 2020 2015
Revenue 572 453 € 613 498 €
Net income 11 773 € 30 796 €
EBITDA 25 897 € 54 860 €
Net margin 2.1% 5.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, CINE PHOTO PROVENCE achieves revenue of 572 k€. Slight decline of -7% vs 2015. After deducting consumption (99 k€), gross margin stands at 473 k€, i.e. a rate of 83%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 26 k€, representing 4.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-7%), EBITDA varies by -53%, reducing margin by 4.4 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 12 k€, i.e. 2.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

572 453 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

473 257 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

25 897 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

11 220 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

11 773 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 30%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 67%. 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 3.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 4.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

30.151%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

67.358%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

4.527%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

3.931

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

23.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
30.15 2020
2015
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 22.93
Q3: 101.56
Average -20 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of CINE PHOTO PROVENCE (30.15) 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
67.36% 2020
2015
2020
Q1: 9.41%
Med: 35.95%
Q3: 63.77%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of CINE PHOTO PROVENCE (67.4%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
3.93 years 2020
2015
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.64 years
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In 2020, the repayment capacity of CINE PHOTO PROVENCE (3.93) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 322.58. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

322.576

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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
322.58 2020
2015
2020
Q1: 113.33
Med: 212.02
Q3: 399.89
Good -10 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of CINE PHOTO PROVENCE (322.58) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2020
2015
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.06x
Average -35 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of CINE PHOTO PROVENCE (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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 26 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 25 days. Inventory turnover is 23 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 10 days of revenue, i.e. 15 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

15 307 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

1 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

26 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

23 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

10 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CINE PHOTO PROVENCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités photographiques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (31 transactions). This range of 72 509€ to 198 417€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
Indicative
72k€ 111k€ 198k€
111 649 € Range: 72 509€ - 198 417€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 31 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 CINE PHOTO PROVENCE

What is the revenue of CINE PHOTO PROVENCE ?

The revenue of CINE PHOTO PROVENCE in 2020 is 572 k€.

Is CINE PHOTO PROVENCE profitable?

Yes, CINE PHOTO PROVENCE generated a net profit of 12 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of CINE PHOTO PROVENCE ?

The headquarters of CINE PHOTO PROVENCE is located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13100), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CINE PHOTO PROVENCE ?

The tax return of CINE PHOTO PROVENCE 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 CINE PHOTO PROVENCE operate?

CINE PHOTO PROVENCE operates in the sector Activités photographiques (NAF code 74.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.