DESTINATION SANTE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DESTINATION SANTE is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de presse. Based in NANTES (44000), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 490 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - DESTINATION SANTE (SIREN 433695988)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 489 968 € 473 387 € 484 202 € 532 465 €
Net income 66 464 € 31 242 € 46 247 € 93 013 €
EBITDA 62 004 € 18 405 € -5 882 € 59 824 €
Net margin 13.6% 6.6% 9.6% 17.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, DESTINATION SANTE achieves revenue of 490 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.7%). Vs 2017: +4%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 490 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 62 k€, representing 12.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 66 k€, i.e. 13.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

489 968 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

489 968 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

62 004 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

60 326 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

66 464 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 41%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 13.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

41.243%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

33.108%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

13.908%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.893

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

10.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
DESTINATION SANTE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
41.24 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 1.16
Q3: 31.21
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In 2018, the debt ratio of DESTINATION SANTE (41.24) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
33.11% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.05%
Med: 24.81%
Q3: 59.44%
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of DESTINATION SANTE (33.1%) 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
0.89 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.4 years
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In 2018, the repayment capacity of DESTINATION SANTE (0.89) 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 356.47. 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 0.4x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

356.468

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

0.423

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
356.47 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 113.91
Med: 197.74
Q3: 352.56
Excellent +9 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of DESTINATION SANTE (356.47) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.42x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.37x
Excellent +52 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of DESTINATION SANTE (0.4x) 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: 58 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 44 days. The company must finance 14 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 113 days of revenue, i.e. 153 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

153 453 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

58 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

44 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

113 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
DESTINATION SANTE

Positioning of DESTINATION SANTE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de presse

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Frequently asked questions about DESTINATION SANTE

What is the revenue of DESTINATION SANTE ?

The revenue of DESTINATION SANTE in 2018 is 490 k€.

Is DESTINATION SANTE profitable?

Yes, DESTINATION SANTE generated a net profit of 66 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of DESTINATION SANTE ?

The headquarters of DESTINATION SANTE is located in NANTES (44000), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of DESTINATION SANTE ?

The tax return of DESTINATION SANTE 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 DESTINATION SANTE operate?

DESTINATION SANTE operates in the sector Activités des agences de presse (NAF code 63.91Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.