DEFIGRAPH : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DEFIGRAPH is a French company founded 41 years ago, specialized in the sector Photocopie, préparation de documents et autres activités spécialisées de soutien de bureau. Based in PUTEAUX (92800), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 3.7 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 - DEFIGRAPH (SIREN 332552652)
Indicator 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 3 690 734 € 5 033 711 € 4 707 656 € 4 417 968 €
Net income -331 897 € -99 597 € 88 390 € -90 738 €
EBITDA -483 819 € -91 027 € -26 514 € 19 480 €
Net margin -9.0% -2.0% 1.9% -2.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, DEFIGRAPH achieves revenue of 3.7 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.4%). Significant drop of -27% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (69 k€), gross margin stands at 3.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -484 k€, representing -13.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-27%), EBITDA varies by -432%, reducing margin by 11.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -332 k€ (-9.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

3 690 734 €

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

3 622 126 €

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

-483 819 €

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

-375 671 €

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

-331 897 €

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

-13.1%

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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 50%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

0.0%

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

49.821%

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

-12.173%

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

0.0

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

6.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
DEFIGRAPH

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 16.84
Q3: 78.36
Excellent

In 2020, the debt ratio of DEFIGRAPH (0.00) 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
49.82% 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 2.55%
Med: 28.49%
Q3: 53.3%
Good

In 2020, the financial autonomy of DEFIGRAPH (49.8%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.99 years
Excellent

In 2020, the repayment capacity of DEFIGRAPH (0.00) 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 193.54. 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

193.537

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

-1.991

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
193.54 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 122.23
Med: 203.96
Q3: 376.72
Average -24 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of DEFIGRAPH (193.54) 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
-1.99x 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.37x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of DEFIGRAPH (-2.0x) 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: 57 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. The company must finance 19 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 198 days of revenue, i.e. 2.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +22%, requiring additional financing.

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

2 027 652 €

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

57 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

38 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

2 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

198 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
DEFIGRAPH

Positioning of DEFIGRAPH in its sector

Comparison with sector Photocopie, préparation de documents et autres activités spécialisées de soutien de bureau

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (41 transactions). This range of 538 339€ to 1 771 937€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
Indicative
538k€ 814k€ 1771k€
814 164 € Range: 538 339€ - 1 771 937€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 41 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 DEFIGRAPH

What is the revenue of DEFIGRAPH ?

The revenue of DEFIGRAPH in 2020 is 3.7 M€.

Is DEFIGRAPH profitable?

DEFIGRAPH recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of DEFIGRAPH ?

The headquarters of DEFIGRAPH is located in PUTEAUX (92800), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of DEFIGRAPH ?

The tax return of DEFIGRAPH 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 DEFIGRAPH operate?

DEFIGRAPH operates in the sector Photocopie, préparation de documents et autres activités spécialisées de soutien de bureau (NAF code 82.19Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.