EDITIONS CORROY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EDITIONS CORROY is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de livres. Based in SAINT-ETIENNE (42000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 258 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 - EDITIONS CORROY (SIREN 384427324)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 257 871 € 259 253 € 294 712 € 328 561 € 329 514 € 299 806 € 327 769 € 351 824 €
Net income -7 309 € 10 201 € 13 406 € 28 950 € 29 795 € 18 543 € 24 886 € 48 995 €
EBITDA 29 921 € 38 559 € 63 573 € 90 651 € 89 395 € 70 106 € 80 172 € 106 425 €
Net margin -2.8% 3.9% 4.5% 8.8% 9.0% 6.2% 7.6% 13.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, EDITIONS CORROY achieves revenue of 258 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.3%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (52 k€), gross margin stands at 206 k€, i.e. a rate of 80%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 30 k€, representing 11.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-1%), EBITDA varies by -22%, reducing margin by 3.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Net income is negative at -7 k€ (-2.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

257 871 €

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

206 025 €

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

29 921 €

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

-9 511 €

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

-7 309 €

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

11.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5%. 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 4%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.2% 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

4.504%

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

3.503%

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

2.244%

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

1.604

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

41.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
4.5 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.83
Q3: 20.07
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of EDITIONS CORROY (4.50) 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
3.5% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 21.83%
Q3: 54.97%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of EDITIONS CORROY (3.5%) 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
1.6 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.13 years
Watch +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of EDITIONS CORROY (1.60) 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 369.16. 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 1.4x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

369.162

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

1.374

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
369.16 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.32
Med: 234.62
Q3: 441.3
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of EDITIONS CORROY (369.16) 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
1.37x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.79x
Excellent +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of EDITIONS CORROY (1.4x) 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: 12 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 64 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 52 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 30 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-10 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +86%, requiring additional financing.

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

-6 862 €

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

12 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

64 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

30 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

-10 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
EDITIONS CORROY

Positioning of EDITIONS CORROY in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de livres

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of EDITIONS CORROY is estimated at 45 077 € (range 22 717€ - 132 464€). With an EBITDA of 29 921€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
104 transactions
22k€ 45k€ 132k€
45 077 € Range: 22 717€ - 132 464€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
29 921 € × 1.1x
Estimation 34 349 €
17 702€ - 140 977€
Revenue Multiple 30%
257 871 € × 0.24x
Estimation 62 958 €
31 077€ - 118 277€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 EDITIONS CORROY

What is the revenue of EDITIONS CORROY ?

The revenue of EDITIONS CORROY in 2024 is 258 k€.

Is EDITIONS CORROY profitable?

EDITIONS CORROY recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of EDITIONS CORROY ?

The headquarters of EDITIONS CORROY is located in SAINT-ETIENNE (42000), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of EDITIONS CORROY ?

The tax return of EDITIONS CORROY 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 EDITIONS CORROY operate?

EDITIONS CORROY operates in the sector Édition de livres (NAF code 58.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.