Employees: 11 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 1999-02-22 (27 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Édition de revues et périodiquesLocation: PARIS (75011), Paris
EDITIONS SORMAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
EDITIONS SORMAN is a French company
founded 27 years ago,
specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques.
Based in PARIS (75011),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.5 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - EDITIONS SORMAN (SIREN 422206862)
Indicator
2024
2023
2018
2017
Revenue
2 493 846 €
2 641 508 €
3 568 075 €
3 940 425 €
Net income
703 596 €
1 137 027 €
-104 743 €
169 074 €
EBITDA
721 574 €
491 976 €
69 738 €
432 238 €
Net margin
28.2%
43.0%
-2.9%
4.3%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, EDITIONS SORMAN achieves revenue of 2.5 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2024 (CAGR: -6.3%). Slight decline of -6% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (72 k€), gross margin stands at 2.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 97%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 722 k€, representing 28.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +10.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 704 k€, i.e. 28.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
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
2 493 846 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
2 421 826 €
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
721 574 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
659 412 €
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
703 596 €
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
28.9%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 22%. 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 52%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 30.1% 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 (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
21.543%
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
52.366%
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
30.128%
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
0.842
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2017
2018
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.56
0.646
74.119
21.543
Financial autonomy
31.793
29.332
37.033
52.366
Repayment capacity
0.051
-0.101
0.54
0.842
Cash flow / Revenue
5.525%
-3.105%
45.552%
30.128%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
21.542024
2018
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.16
Q3: 24.75
Average+22 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of EDITIONS SORMAN (21.54) 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
52.37%2024
2018
2023
2024
Q1: 0.3%
Med: 30.06%
Q3: 58.7%
Good+17 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of EDITIONS SORMAN (52.4%) 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
0.84 years2024
2018
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.28 years
Average+50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of EDITIONS SORMAN (0.84) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1410.99. 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)
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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
1410.988
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
1.367
Liquidity indicators evolution EDITIONS SORMAN
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Indicator
2017
2018
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
287.583
249.256
327.213
1410.988
Interest coverage
1.793
0.043
0.745
1.367
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
1410.992024
2018
2023
2024
Q1: 113.84
Med: 201.96
Q3: 402.09
Excellent+14 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of EDITIONS SORMAN (1410.99) 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
1.37x2024
2018
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.38x
Excellent+24 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of EDITIONS SORMAN (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: 21 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 30 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 9 days. Inventory turnover is 8 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-47 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +48%, 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
-327 891 €
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
21 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
30 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
8 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
-47 j
WCR and payment terms evolution EDITIONS SORMAN
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Indicator
2017
2018
2023
2024
Operating WCR
-632 911 €
-628 374 €
197 664 €
-327 891 €
Inventory turnover (days)
10
12
8
8
Customer payment term (days)
81
76
27
21
Supplier payment term (days)
175
174
41
30
Positioning of EDITIONS SORMAN in its sector
Comparison with sector Édition de revues et périodiques
Valuation estimate
Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of EDITIONS SORMAN is estimated at
1 271 478 €
(range 454 187€ - 3 862 758€).
With an EBITDA of 721 574€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x
(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. Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.
Estimated enterprise value2024
67 tx
454k€1271k€3862k€
1 271 478 €Range: 454 187€ - 3 862 758€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
721 574 €×1.1x
Estimation761 620 €
433 054€ - 4 390 065€
Revenue Multiple30%
2 493 846 €×0.16x
Estimation410 117 €
279 542€ - 1 134 651€
Net Income Multiple20%
703 596 €×5.5x
Estimation3 838 165 €
768 991€ - 6 636 652€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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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Yes, EDITIONS SORMAN generated a net profit of 704 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of EDITIONS SORMAN ?
The headquarters of EDITIONS SORMAN is located in PARIS (75011), in the department Paris.
Where to find the tax return of EDITIONS SORMAN ?
The tax return of EDITIONS SORMAN 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 SORMAN operate?
EDITIONS SORMAN operates in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques (NAF code 58.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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