Employees: 31 (2023.0)Legal category: 5202Size: GECreation date: 1988-01-01 (38 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Activités des agences de presseLocation: PARIS (75015), Paris
EUROPE NEWS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
EUROPE NEWS is a French company
founded 38 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des agences de presse.
Based in PARIS (75015),
this company of category GE
shows in 2024 a revenue of 21.6 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, EUROPE NEWS achieves revenue of 21.6 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2024 (CAGR: -7.4%). Vs 2023: +10%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 21.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 655 k€, representing 3.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -96 k€ (-0.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.
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
21 590 377 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
21 590 377 €
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
654 865 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
1 676 778 €
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
-96 014 €
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
3.0%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.
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
0.135%
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
21.416%
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
-2.399%
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
-0.006
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
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Debt ratio
5.037
16.289
15.551
3.273
1.279
0.366
0.135
Financial autonomy
5.673
11.145
10.781
11.555
17.278
24.688
21.416
Repayment capacity
0.093
-0.043
-0.196
-0.019
-0.002
-0.022
-0.006
Cash flow / Revenue
1.145%
-17.719%
-5.054%
-9.555%
-33.814%
-1.864%
-2.399%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.142024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 1.54
Q3: 23.74
Good-23 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of EUROPE NEWS (0.14) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
Financial autonomy
21.42%2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 3.88%
Med: 28.42%
Q3: 59.17%
Average+7 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of EUROPE NEWS (21.4%) 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
-0.01 years2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.07 years
Excellent
In 2024, the repayment capacity of EUROPE NEWS (-0.01) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 151.84. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
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
151.843
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
0.031
Liquidity indicators evolution EUROPE NEWS
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Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
162.995
145.84
136.727
142.816
138.58
149.925
151.843
Interest coverage
0.307
-0.096
9.483
338.409
3.507
236.434
0.031
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
151.842024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 143.54
Med: 232.05
Q3: 597.94
Average
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of EUROPE NEWS (151.84) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.
Interest coverage
0.03x2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of EUROPE NEWS (0.0x) 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: 42 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 104 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 62 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 92 days of revenue, i.e. 5.5 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-26%), freeing up cash.
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
5 496 478 €
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
42 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
104 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
0 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
92 j
WCR and payment terms evolution EUROPE NEWS
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Operating WCR
7 433 708 €
6 286 162 €
7 318 271 €
6 903 004 €
5 853 522 €
5 030 404 €
5 496 478 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
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0
0
Customer payment term (days)
88
33
5
33
70
50
42
Supplier payment term (days)
74
97
151
124
112
104
104
Positioning of EUROPE NEWS in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des agences de presse
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The headquarters of EUROPE NEWS is located in PARIS (75015), in the department Paris.
Where to find the tax return of EUROPE NEWS ?
The tax return of EUROPE NEWS 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 EUROPE NEWS operate?
EUROPE NEWS 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.
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