EXPRESS COMMUNICATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EXPRESS COMMUNICATION is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication. Based in MONCOUTANT-SUR-SEVRE (79240), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 52 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - EXPRESS COMMUNICATION (SIREN 791069750)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 52 350 € 73 803 € 89 931 € 105 429 € 108 784 € 113 884 € N/C 98 196 €
Net income 26 256 € -112 608 € -3 401 € 797 € 4 258 € 35 997 € 39 481 € 19 717 €
EBITDA -5 633 € 8 145 € 7 615 € 11 810 € 14 203 € 26 615 € N/C 13 937 €
Net margin 50.2% -152.6% -3.8% 0.8% 3.9% 31.6% N/C 20.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, EXPRESS COMMUNICATION achieves revenue of 52 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2023 (CAGR: -8.6%). Significant drop of -29% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 52 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 -6 k€, representing -10.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-29%), EBITDA varies by -169%, reducing margin by 21.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 26 k€, i.e. 50.2% 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

52 350 €

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

52 350 €

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

-5 633 €

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

-35 012 €

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

26 256 €

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

-10.8%

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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 90%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

0.35%

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

89.898%

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

-17.19%

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

-0.032

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.35 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.16
Q3: 39.17
Good -48 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of EXPRESS COMMUNICATION (0.35) 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
89.9% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 4.19%
Med: 32.98%
Q3: 62.32%
Excellent +8 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of EXPRESS COMMUNICATION (89.9%) 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
-0.03 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.6 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of EXPRESS COMMUNICATION (-0.03) 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 796.93. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

796.926

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

-50.932

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
796.93 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 143.49
Med: 248.18
Q3: 502.28
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of EXPRESS COMMUNICATION (796.93) 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
-50.93x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.29x
Watch -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of EXPRESS COMMUNICATION (-50.9x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 174 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 44 days. The gap of 130 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 112 days of revenue, i.e. 16 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-65%), freeing up cash.

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

16 274 €

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

174 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

44 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

0 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

112 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of EXPRESS COMMUNICATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 11 855€ to 62 281€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
11k€ 41k€ 62k€
41 251 € Range: 11 855€ - 62 281€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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 (Conseil en relations publiques et communication)

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Frequently asked questions about EXPRESS COMMUNICATION

What is the revenue of EXPRESS COMMUNICATION ?

The revenue of EXPRESS COMMUNICATION in 2023 is 52 k€.

Is EXPRESS COMMUNICATION profitable?

Yes, EXPRESS COMMUNICATION generated a net profit of 26 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of EXPRESS COMMUNICATION ?

The headquarters of EXPRESS COMMUNICATION is located in MONCOUTANT-SUR-SEVRE (79240), in the department Deux-Sevres.

Where to find the tax return of EXPRESS COMMUNICATION ?

The tax return of EXPRESS COMMUNICATION 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 EXPRESS COMMUNICATION operate?

EXPRESS COMMUNICATION operates in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication (NAF code 70.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.