Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 1991-08-01 (34 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Activités des agences de publicitéLocation: NANTERRE (92000), Hauts-de-Seine
EK FRANCE SARL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
EK FRANCE SARL is a French company
founded 34 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité.
Based in NANTERRE (92000),
this company of category PME
shows in 2023 a revenue of 5.8 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - EK FRANCE SARL (SIREN 384048294)
Indicator
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
5 794 680 €
5 235 211 €
5 147 858 €
4 706 523 €
5 007 397 €
5 292 450 €
5 374 085 €
5 552 687 €
Net income
315 888 €
116 838 €
466 332 €
-248 834 €
3 563 €
42 367 €
82 515 €
79 009 €
EBITDA
387 863 €
-140 818 €
872 923 €
-1 679 €
64 895 €
95 045 €
142 001 €
216 024 €
Net margin
5.5%
2.2%
9.1%
-5.3%
0.1%
0.8%
1.5%
1.4%
Revenue and income statement
In 2023, EK FRANCE SARL achieves revenue of 5.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +0.6%). Vs 2022, growth of +11% (5.2 M€ -> 5.8 M€). After deducting consumption (1.1 M€), gross margin stands at 4.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 80%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 388 k€, representing 6.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 316 k€, i.e. 5.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2023)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
5 794 680 €
Gross margin (2023)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
4 647 989 €
EBITDA (2023)
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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
387 863 €
EBIT (2023)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
381 917 €
Net income (2023)
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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
315 888 €
EBITDA margin (2023)
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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
6.7%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 27%. 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 32%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.2% 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)
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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
26.823%
Financial autonomy (2023)
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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
31.918%
Cash flow / Revenue (2023)
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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
5.205%
Repayment capacity (2023)
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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
1.186
Asset age ratio (2023)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Debt ratio
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
209.345
70.046
48.276
26.823
Financial autonomy
26.991
27.366
29.586
34.427
14.298
23.356
29.497
31.918
Repayment capacity
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
-37.853
0.828
-2.395
1.186
Cash flow / Revenue
2.804%
2.601%
-0.479%
0.564%
-0.485%
14.757%
-3.918%
5.205%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
26.822023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.05
Q3: 53.81
Average-14 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the debt ratio of EK FRANCE SARL (26.82) 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
31.92%2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 9.05%
Med: 31.95%
Q3: 57.91%
Good+10 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the financial autonomy of EK FRANCE SARL (31.9%) 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
1.19 years2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.06 years
Average+12 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the repayment capacity of EK FRANCE SARL (1.19) 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 234.14. 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 9.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2023)
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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
234.142
Interest coverage (2023)
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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
9.127
Liquidity indicators evolution EK FRANCE SARL
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Liquidity ratio
128.317
129.275
136.211
138.637
200.134
248.724
223.941
234.142
Interest coverage
16.035
22.086
30.314
40.134
-1933.532
4.234
-23.495
9.127
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
234.142023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 137.05
Med: 211.0
Q3: 357.39
Good
In 2023, the liquidity ratio of EK FRANCE SARL (234.14) 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
9.13x2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.65x
Excellent
In 2023, the interest coverage of EK FRANCE SARL (9.1x) 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. Average customer payment term: 69 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 52 days. The company must finance 17 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-17 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-123%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2023)
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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
-270 032 €
Customer credit (2023)
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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
69 j
Supplier credit (2023)
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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
52 j
Inventory turnover (2023)
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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
3 j
WCR in days of revenue (2023)
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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
-17 j
WCR and payment terms evolution EK FRANCE SARL
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Operating WCR
1 171 450 €
998 612 €
964 919 €
845 249 €
669 221 €
240 353 €
143 654 €
-270 032 €
Inventory turnover (days)
6
4
5
4
3
2
2
3
Customer payment term (days)
78
71
73
70
100
81
65
69
Supplier payment term (days)
80
88
84
63
44
54
54
52
Positioning of EK FRANCE SARL in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des agences de publicité
Valuation estimate
Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of EK FRANCE SARL is estimated at
1 131 405 €
(range 410 879€ - 3 549 952€).
With an EBITDA of 387 863€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x
(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 value2023
68 tx
410k€1131k€3549k€
1 131 405 €Range: 410 879€ - 3 549 952€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
387 863 €×2.9x
Estimation1 114 357 €
321 579€ - 4 386 720€
Revenue Multiple30%
5 794 680 €×0.22x
Estimation1 300 684 €
539 073€ - 2 214 019€
Net Income Multiple20%
315 888 €×2.9x
Estimation920 110 €
441 842€ - 3 461 935€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 (Activités des agences de publicité)
Compare EK FRANCE SARL with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, EK FRANCE SARL generated a net profit of 316 k€ in 2023.
Where is the headquarters of EK FRANCE SARL ?
The headquarters of EK FRANCE SARL is located in NANTERRE (92000), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.
Where to find the tax return of EK FRANCE SARL ?
The tax return of EK FRANCE SARL 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 EK FRANCE SARL operate?
EK FRANCE SARL operates in the sector Activités des agences de publicité (NAF code 73.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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