EPARGNE INFORMATION SA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EPARGNE INFORMATION SA is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de presse. Based in PARIS (75017), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 50 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 - EPARGNE INFORMATION SA (SIREN 341260461)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 50 500 € N/C 22 000 €
Net income 27 353 € -8 603 € -9 594 €
EBITDA 28 931 € N/C -9 592 €
Net margin 54.2% N/C -43.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, EPARGNE INFORMATION SA achieves revenue of 50 k€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +51.5%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 50 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 29 k€, representing 57.3% of 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. 54.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

50 500 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

50 500 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

28 931 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

28 694 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

27 353 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

57.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 28%. 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 65%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 54.2% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

27.518%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

65.066%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

54.164%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.55

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
27.52 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 1.16
Q3: 31.21
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of EPARGNE INFORMATION SA (27.52) 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
65.07% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.05%
Med: 24.81%
Q3: 59.44%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of EPARGNE INFORMATION SA (65.1%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.55 years 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.4 years
Average +50 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of EPARGNE INFORMATION SA (0.55) 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 569.18. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

569.179

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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
569.18 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 113.91
Med: 197.74
Q3: 352.56
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of EPARGNE INFORMATION SA (569.18) 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
0.0x 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.37x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of EPARGNE INFORMATION SA (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: 116 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 98 days. The company must finance 18 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 71 days of revenue, i.e. 10 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +164%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

9 929 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

116 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

98 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

71 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of EPARGNE INFORMATION SA in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de presse

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Frequently asked questions about EPARGNE INFORMATION SA

What is the revenue of EPARGNE INFORMATION SA ?

The revenue of EPARGNE INFORMATION SA in 2018 is 50 k€.

Is EPARGNE INFORMATION SA profitable?

Yes, EPARGNE INFORMATION SA generated a net profit of 27 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of EPARGNE INFORMATION SA ?

The headquarters of EPARGNE INFORMATION SA is located in PARIS (75017), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of EPARGNE INFORMATION SA ?

The tax return of EPARGNE INFORMATION SA 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 EPARGNE INFORMATION SA operate?

EPARGNE INFORMATION SA operates in the sector Activités des agences de presse (NAF code 63.91Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.