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.
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)
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12 204 819 €
Gross margin (2025)
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12 204 819 €
EBITDA (2025)
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-4 769 451 €
EBIT (2025)
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-4 786 274 €
Net income (2025)
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1 328 791 €
EBITDA margin (2025)
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-39.1%
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Assets
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Liabilities
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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)
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104.24%
Financial autonomy (2025)
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13.27%
Cash flow / Revenue (2025)
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10.89%
Repayment capacity (2025)
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0.0
| Indicator |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
| Debt ratio |
0.0 |
6.261 |
104.24 |
| Financial autonomy |
23.063 |
20.171 |
13.265 |
| Repayment capacity |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Cash flow / Revenue |
9.43% |
1.289% |
10.887% |
Sector positioning
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.
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)
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1.15
Interest coverage (2025)
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-0.43
| Indicator |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
| Liquidity ratio |
1.29977 |
1.25267 |
1.15294 |
| Interest coverage |
0.0 |
0.0 |
-0.43 |
Sector positioning
Q1: 1.16
Med: 2.06
Q3: 4.36
Watch
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)
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939 893 €
Customer credit (2025)
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0 j
Supplier credit (2025)
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96 j
Inventory turnover (2025)
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0 j
WCR in days of revenue (2025)
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28 j
| Indicator |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
| Operating WCR |
379 434 € |
2 347 721 € |
939 893 € |
| Inventory turnover (days) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Customer payment term (days) |
11 |
0 |
0 |
| Supplier payment term (days) |
0 |
73 |
96 |
Positioning of FIRSTEP DISTRIBUTION in its sector
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.
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.