EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de livres. Based in MONTREUIL (93100), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 710 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 LA VILLE BRULE (SIREN 509828620)
Indicator 2023 2017
Revenue 710 013 € 256 644 €
Net income 27 222 € 27 502 €
EBITDA 241 270 € 106 310 €
Net margin 3.8% 10.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE achieves revenue of 710 k€. Vs 2017, growth of +177% (257 k€ -> 710 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 710 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 241 k€, representing 34.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+177%), EBITDA varies by +127%, reducing margin by 7.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 27 k€, i.e. 3.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

710 013 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

710 013 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

241 270 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

17 403 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

27 222 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

33.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 55%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 16%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

55.177%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

15.59%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

7.513%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

1.058

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

70.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
55.18 2023
2017
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.92
Q3: 37.35
Watch +13 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE (55.18) 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
15.59% 2023
2017
2023
Q1: 0.28%
Med: 24.95%
Q3: 56.79%
Average -16 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE (15.6%) 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
1.06 years 2023
2017
2023
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.15 years
Watch +12 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE (1.06) 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 140.69. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

140.687

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
140.69 2023
2017
2023
Q1: 143.99
Med: 239.01
Q3: 486.48
Watch -26 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE (140.69) 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
0.0x 2023
2017
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.64x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE (0.0x) 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: 126 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 185 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 59 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 18 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 186 days of revenue, i.e. 367 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

367 219 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

126 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

185 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

18 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

186 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE 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 LA VILLE BRULE is estimated at 214 555 € (range 102 854€ - 711 601€). With an EBITDA of 241 270€, 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 2023
104 transactions
102k€ 214k€ 711k€
214 555 € Range: 102 854€ - 711 601€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
241 270 € × 1.1x
Estimation 276 973 €
142 739€ - 1 136 777€
Revenue Multiple 30%
710 013 € × 0.24x
Estimation 173 346 €
85 565€ - 325 661€
Net Income Multiple 20%
27 222 € × 4.4x
Estimation 120 326 €
29 075€ - 227 574€
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 LA VILLE BRULE

What is the revenue of EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE ?

The revenue of EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE in 2023 is 710 k€.

Is EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE profitable?

Yes, EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE generated a net profit of 27 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE ?

The headquarters of EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE is located in MONTREUIL (93100), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE ?

The tax return of EDITIONS LA VILLE BRULE 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 LA VILLE BRULE operate?

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