FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 4 years ago, specialized in the sector Production de films pour le cinéma. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 12.2 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-08-08

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

Synthèse

Santé financière : Fragile

Signal structurel : exploitation déficitaire (EBE négatif).

In summary, FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION combines a growing business with positive profitability. Its financial structure is fragile, with debt above sector norms — a point to monitor.

Financial history - FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 917802886)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023
Revenue 12 204 819 € 5 859 195 € 8 255 736 €
Net income 1 328 791 € 75 512 € 778 514 €
EBITDA -4 769 451 € -2 839 950 € -1 464 502 €
Net margin 10.9% 1.3% 9.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 12.2 M€. Over the period 2023-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +21.6%. Vs 2024, growth of +108% (5.9 M€ -> 12.2 M€). EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -4.8 M€, representing -39.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.3 M€, i.e. 10.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

12 204 819 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

12 204 819 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

-4 769 451 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-4 786 274 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 328 791 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-39.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 104%. This ratio is less favorable than the sector median (2.8%) and warrants attention. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 13%. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (26.4%). Cash flow represents 10.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This ratio is more favorable than the sector median (10.5%).

Debt ratio (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

104.24%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

13.27%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

10.89%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
104.24% 2025
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 2.82%
Q3: 30.48%
Watch +56 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION (104.2%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
13.27% 2025
Q1: 3.12%
Med: 26.44%
Q3: 67.91%
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION (13.3%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1.15. This ratio is less favorable than the sector median (2.1) and warrants attention.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

1.15

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

-0.43

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1.15 2025
Q1: 1.16
Med: 2.06
Q3: 4.36
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In 2025, the liquidity ratio of FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION (1.15) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 96 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 96 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 28 days of revenue, i.e. 940 k€ to permanently finance. Between 2023 and 2025, WCR worsened by 11 days of revenue, signaling an increased financing need.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

939 893 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

96 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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 (2025) ?
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

28 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Production de films pour le cinéma

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 1 230 946€ to 9 951 668€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2025
Indicative
1230k€ 3844k€ 9951k€
3 844 065 € Range: 1 230 946€ - 9 951 668€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 28 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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Frequently asked questions about FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION in 2025 is 12.2 M€.

Is FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 1.3 M€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION 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 FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION operate?

FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Production de films pour le cinéma (NAF code 59.11C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.