EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de livres. Based in PARIS (75013), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 2 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 LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES (SIREN 537409724)
Indicator 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 508 € 1 197 € 2 045 € 1 609 € 2 223 € 1 374 € 2 451 €
Net income 66 € 3 822 € 1 209 € -2 829 € -3 489 € -2 315 € 5 768 €
EBITDA 3 523 € 4 215 € 1 209 € -1 530 € -1 564 € -3 543 € 6 108 €
Net margin 4.4% 319.3% 59.1% -175.8% -157.0% -168.5% 235.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES achieves revenue of 2 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2023 (CAGR: -6.7%). Vs 2021, growth of +26% (1 k€ -> 2 k€). After deducting consumption (331 €), gross margin stands at 1 k€, i.e. a rate of 78%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4 k€, representing 233.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+26%), EBITDA varies by -16%, reducing margin by 118.5 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 66 €, i.e. 4.4% 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

1 508 €

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

1 177 €

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

3 523 €

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

3 523 €

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

66 €

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

233.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 459%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 18%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 99.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 4.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

459.078%

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

17.887%

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

4.377%

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

99.606

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
459.08 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.92
Q3: 37.35
Watch +51 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQU... (459.08) 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
17.89% 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.28%
Med: 24.95%
Q3: 56.79%
Average -33 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQU... (17.9%) 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
99.61 years 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.15 years
Watch +61 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQU... (99.61) 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 interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 98.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

98.127

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Interest coverage
98.13x 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.64x
Excellent +51 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQU... (98.1x) 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. Inventory turnover is 1911 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 1911 days of revenue, i.e. 8 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

8 006 €

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

0 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

0 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

1911 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

1911 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES 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 LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES is estimated at 2 190 € (range 1 110€ - 8 617€). With an EBITDA of 3 523€, 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
1k€ 2k€ 8k€
2 190 € Range: 1 110€ - 8 617€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
3 523 € × 1.1x
Estimation 4 044 €
2 084€ - 16 599€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 508 € × 0.24x
Estimation 368 €
182€ - 692€
Net Income Multiple 20%
66 € × 4.4x
Estimation 292 €
70€ - 552€
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...).

Similar companies (Édition de livres)

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Frequently asked questions about EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES

What is the revenue of EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES ?

The revenue of EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES in 2023 is 2 k€.

Is EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES profitable?

Yes, EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES generated a net profit of 66€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES ?

The headquarters of EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES is located in PARIS (75013), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES ?

The tax return of EDITIONS LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES 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 LES PETITS CROQUEURS DE LIVRES operate?

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