DENTSU FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DENTSU FRANCE is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité. Based in PARIS (75017), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 67.2 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 - DENTSU FRANCE (SIREN 352567986)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 67 224 472 € 56 193 317 € 54 059 947 € 54 053 497 € 35 441 461 € 48 900 427 € 55 340 609 € 50 001 075 € 51 129 512 €
Net income 2 860 399 € -408 943 828 € 50 612 512 € 23 807 153 € -36 701 671 € -36 163 083 € -247 187 511 € 2 045 233 € 3 976 028 €
EBITDA -39 932 648 € -37 905 312 € -45 640 102 € -45 704 854 € -57 053 641 € -58 114 860 € -48 981 614 € -50 195 566 € -38 844 648 €
Net margin 4.3% -727.7% 93.6% 44.0% -103.6% -74.0% -446.7% 4.1% 7.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, DENTSU FRANCE achieves revenue of 67.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +3.5%). Vs 2023, growth of +20% (56.2 M€ -> 67.2 M€). After deducting consumption (48.2 M€), gross margin stands at 19.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 28%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -39.9 M€, representing -59.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.9 M€, i.e. 4.3% 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

67 224 472 €

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

19 019 351 €

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

-39 932 648 €

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

1 891 439 €

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

2 860 399 €

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

-59.1%

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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 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 3.9% 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

0.0%

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

28.8%

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

3.904%

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

0.0

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

31.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
DENTSU FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.82
Q3: 44.59
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of DENTSU FRANCE (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
28.8% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 9.69%
Med: 34.27%
Q3: 59.15%
Average -31 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of DENTSU FRANCE (28.8%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.14 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of DENTSU FRANCE (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 79.88. 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

79.882

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

-20.342

Liquidity indicators evolution
DENTSU FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
79.88 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 128.85
Med: 206.6
Q3: 363.72
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of DENTSU FRANCE (79.88) 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
-20.34x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.56x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of DENTSU FRANCE (-20.3x) 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: 349 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 209 days. The gap of 140 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-591 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-211%), 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

-110 288 469 €

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

349 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

209 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

-591 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
DENTSU FRANCE

Positioning of DENTSU FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de publicité

Valuation estimate

Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of DENTSU FRANCE is estimated at 12 386 272 € (range 5 352 662€ - 27 950 265€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
68 tx
5352k€ 12386k€ 27950k€
12 386 272 € Range: 5 352 662€ - 27 950 265€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
67 224 472 € × 0.22x
Estimation 15 089 328 €
6 253 822€ - 25 684 986€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 860 399 € × 2.9x
Estimation 8 331 691 €
4 000 924€ - 31 348 184€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 DENTSU FRANCE

What is the revenue of DENTSU FRANCE ?

The revenue of DENTSU FRANCE in 2024 is 67.2 M€.

Is DENTSU FRANCE profitable?

Yes, DENTSU FRANCE generated a net profit of 2.9 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of DENTSU FRANCE ?

The headquarters of DENTSU FRANCE is located in PARIS (75017), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of DENTSU FRANCE ?

The tax return of DENTSU FRANCE 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 DENTSU FRANCE operate?

DENTSU FRANCE operates in the sector Activités des agences de publicité (NAF code 73.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.