EDITIONS DU COMMUN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
EDITIONS DU COMMUN is a French company
founded 8 years ago,
specialized in the sector Édition de livres.
Based in RENNES (35200),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 185 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - EDITIONS DU COMMUN (SIREN 831589858)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
Revenue
185 323 €
224 746 €
171 621 €
Net income
-35 €
22 861 €
-16 812 €
EBITDA
29 587 €
62 393 €
-9 591 €
Net margin
-0.0%
10.2%
-9.8%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, EDITIONS DU COMMUN achieves revenue of 185 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +3.9%). Significant drop of -18% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (30 k€), gross margin stands at 155 k€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 30 k€, representing 16.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-18%), EBITDA varies by -53%, reducing margin by 11.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -35 € (-0.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
185 323 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
155 234 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
29 587 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-18 510 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
-35 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
12.3%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 114%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 6.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 3.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
113.54%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
30.99%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
3.837%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
6.656
Solvency indicators evolution EDITIONS DU COMMUN
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
151.319
164.789
113.54
Financial autonomy
27.521
42.339
30.99
Repayment capacity
-2.447
2.11
6.656
Cash flow / Revenue
-7.079%
13.498%
3.837%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
113.542024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.83
Q3: 20.07
Watch
In 2024, the debt ratio of EDITIONS DU COMMUN (113.54) 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
30.99%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 21.83%
Q3: 54.97%
Good+10 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of EDITIONS DU COMMUN (31.0%) 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
6.66 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.13 years
Watch+50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of EDITIONS DU COMMUN (6.66) 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 212.66. 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 6.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
212.658
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
5.959
Liquidity indicators evolution EDITIONS DU COMMUN
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Indicator
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
193.534
256.361
212.658
Interest coverage
-1.136
0.075
5.959
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
212.662024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.32
Med: 234.62
Q3: 441.3
Average
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of EDITIONS DU COMMUN (212.66) 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
5.96x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.79x
Excellent+50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of EDITIONS DU COMMUN (6.0x) 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: 91 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 76 days. The company must finance 15 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 197 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 167 days of revenue, i.e. 86 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2022-2024, WCR increased by +330%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
85 808 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
91 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
76 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
197 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
167 j
WCR and payment terms evolution EDITIONS DU COMMUN
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Indicator
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
19 942 €
75 899 €
85 808 €
Inventory turnover (days)
84
103
197
Customer payment term (days)
58
92
91
Supplier payment term (days)
72
64
76
Positioning of EDITIONS DU COMMUN 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 DU COMMUN is estimated at
38 195 €
(range 19 315€ - 119 002€).
With an EBITDA of 29 587€, 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 value2024
104 transactions
19k€38k€119k€
38 195 €Range: 19 315€ - 119 002€
NAF 4 all-time
Aggregated at NAF sub-class level
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
29 587 €×1.1x
Estimation33 965 €
17 504€ - 139 403€
Revenue Multiple30%
185 323 €×0.24x
Estimation45 246 €
22 334€ - 85 002€
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 DU COMMUN
What is the revenue of EDITIONS DU COMMUN ?
The revenue of EDITIONS DU COMMUN in 2024 is 185 k€.
Is EDITIONS DU COMMUN profitable?
EDITIONS DU COMMUN recorded a net loss in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of EDITIONS DU COMMUN ?
The headquarters of EDITIONS DU COMMUN is located in RENNES (35200), in the department Ille-et-Vilaine.
Where to find the tax return of EDITIONS DU COMMUN ?
The tax return of EDITIONS DU COMMUN 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 DU COMMUN operate?
EDITIONS DU COMMUN operates in the sector Édition de livres (NAF code 58.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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