FORCE MEDIA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FORCE MEDIA is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité. Based in PARIS (75016), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 473 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 - FORCE MEDIA (SIREN 491119426)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 472 870 € 518 271 € 444 454 € 438 183 € 351 137 € 263 341 € 270 631 € 244 516 € 239 170 € 216 175 €
Net income 38 640 € 41 920 € 44 115 € 38 808 € 32 168 € 11 676 € 12 231 € 11 488 € 8 713 € 1 621 €
EBITDA 32 900 € 67 425 € -3 949 € 41 091 € 42 593 € 10 985 € 12 283 € 3 261 € 5 834 € -1 795 €
Net margin 8.2% 8.1% 9.9% 8.9% 9.2% 4.4% 4.5% 4.7% 3.6% 0.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, FORCE MEDIA achieves revenue of 473 k€. Over the period 2016-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.1%. Slight decline of -9% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 473 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 33 k€, representing 7.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-9%), EBITDA varies by -51%, reducing margin by 6.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 39 k€, i.e. 8.2% 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

472 870 €

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

472 870 €

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

32 900 €

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

40 368 €

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

38 640 €

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

7.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 26%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

1.231%

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

25.764%

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

5.487%

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

0.025

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

20.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.23 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.04
Med: 9.23
Q3: 45.97
Good -47 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of FORCE MEDIA (1.23) 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
25.76% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 18.02%
Med: 39.91%
Q3: 65.06%
Average

In 2025, the financial autonomy of FORCE MEDIA (25.8%) 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
0.03 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.05 years
Q3: 1.72 years
Good +13 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the repayment capacity of FORCE MEDIA (0.03) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 269.54. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

269.539

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
269.54 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 140.75
Med: 218.9
Q3: 392.94
Good -18 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of FORCE MEDIA (269.54) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.81x
Average

In 2025, the interest coverage of FORCE MEDIA (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: 23 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 17 days. The company must finance 6 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-115 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-1283%), freeing up cash.

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

-151 664 €

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

23 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

17 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

-115 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FORCE MEDIA

Positioning of FORCE MEDIA in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de publicité

Valuation estimate

Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FORCE MEDIA is estimated at 101 614 € (range 37 645€ - 324 945€). With an EBITDA of 32 900€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (conservative valuation). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2025
68 tx
37k€ 101k€ 324k€
101 614 € Range: 37 645€ - 324 945€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
32 900 € × 2.9x
Estimation 94 524 €
27 278€ - 372 098€
Revenue Multiple 30%
472 870 € × 0.22x
Estimation 106 141 €
43 991€ - 180 673€
Net Income Multiple 20%
38 640 € × 2.9x
Estimation 112 550 €
54 047€ - 423 470€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 FORCE MEDIA

What is the revenue of FORCE MEDIA ?

The revenue of FORCE MEDIA in 2025 is 473 k€.

Is FORCE MEDIA profitable?

Yes, FORCE MEDIA generated a net profit of 39 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of FORCE MEDIA ?

The headquarters of FORCE MEDIA is located in PARIS (75016), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of FORCE MEDIA ?

The tax return of FORCE MEDIA 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 FORCE MEDIA operate?

FORCE MEDIA operates in the sector Activités des agences de publicité (NAF code 73.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.