COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres produits intermédiaires. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 93.9 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 - COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE (SIREN 342044484)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 93 923 867 € 116 991 508 € 122 190 156 € 69 296 234 € 63 151 010 € 101 421 093 € 105 684 343 € 101 356 464 € 106 040 252 €
Net income 372 447 € 515 999 € 411 858 € 7 301 140 € -168 113 € 373 048 € 379 563 € 5 680 130 € 607 706 €
EBITDA 734 662 € 502 415 € 1 288 471 € -187 105 € 152 452 € 420 258 € 460 120 € 876 129 € 910 364 €
Net margin 0.4% 0.4% 0.3% 10.5% -0.3% 0.4% 0.4% 5.6% 0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE achieves revenue of 93.9 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.5%). Significant drop of -20% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (89.9 M€), gross margin stands at 4.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 4%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 735 k€, representing 0.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 372 k€, i.e. 0.4% 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

93 923 867 €

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

4 006 269 €

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

734 662 €

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

242 936 €

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

372 447 €

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

0.8%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 34%. 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 0.4% 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

0.042%

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

34.39%

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

0.384%

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

0.009

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

10.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.04 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.14
Med: 12.14
Q3: 43.04
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES P... (0.04) 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
34.39% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 23.34%
Med: 47.87%
Q3: 67.91%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES P... (34.4%) 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
0.01 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.03 years
Q3: 1.62 years
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES P... (0.01) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 173.83. 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 37.9x. 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

173.831

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

37.94

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
173.83 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 162.26
Med: 245.95
Q3: 425.37
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES P... (173.83) 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
37.94x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.95x
Q3: 9.05x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES P... (37.9x) 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: 53 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 31 days. The company must finance 22 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 10 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 51 days of revenue, i.e. 13.3 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-44%), freeing up cash.

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

13 274 260 €

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

53 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

31 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

10 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

51 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres produits intermédiaires

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (39 transactions). This range of 5 788 738€ to 13 807 138€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
5788k€ 9272k€ 13807k€
9 272 136 € Range: 5 788 738€ - 13 807 138€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 39 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 COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE

What is the revenue of COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE ?

The revenue of COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE in 2024 is 93.9 M€.

Is COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE profitable?

Yes, COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE generated a net profit of 372 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE ?

The headquarters of COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE ?

The tax return of COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE 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 COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE operate?

COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES PAPIERS DE PRESSE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres produits intermédiaires (NAF code 46.76Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.