GLN MEDIAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GLN MEDIAS is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in COLOMBES (92700), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.0 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - GLN MEDIAS (SIREN 503402463)
Indicator 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017 2015 2014
Revenue 1 017 156 € 904 603 € 1 148 740 € 1 241 901 € 1 175 365 € 1 309 070 € 1 454 343 €
Net income 59 436 € 43 697 € 93 048 € 103 078 € 83 950 € 3 977 € 2 891 €
EBITDA 67 914 € 30 497 € 100 659 € 35 446 € 90 756 € 40 208 € 98 106 €
Net margin 5.8% 4.8% 8.1% 8.3% 7.1% 0.3% 0.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, GLN MEDIAS achieves revenue of 1.0 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.4%). Vs 2021, growth of +12% (905 k€ -> 1.0 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.0 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 68 k€, representing 6.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 59 k€, i.e. 5.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 017 156 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 017 156 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

67 914 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

80 793 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

59 436 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 80%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 63.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

79.877%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

33.685%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

0.516%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

63.581

Solvency indicators evolution
GLN MEDIAS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
79.88 2022
2019
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.47
Q3: 35.5
Watch +24 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of GLN MEDIAS (79.88) 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
33.69% 2022
2019
2021
2022
Q1: 4.53%
Med: 35.24%
Q3: 59.6%
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of GLN MEDIAS (33.7%) 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
63.58 years 2022
2019
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.57 years
Watch +26 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of GLN MEDIAS (63.58) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 105.89. 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 5.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

105.891

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

5.656

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
105.89 2022
2019
2021
2022
Q1: 121.72
Med: 203.54
Q3: 420.75
Watch

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of GLN MEDIAS (105.89) 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.

Interest coverage
5.66x 2022
2019
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.63x
Excellent

In 2022, the interest coverage of GLN MEDIAS (5.7x) 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: 68 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 62 days. The company must finance 6 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-61 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2014-2022, WCR increased by +64%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

-171 391 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

68 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

62 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

-61 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GLN MEDIAS

Positioning of GLN MEDIAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de revues et périodiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of GLN MEDIAS is estimated at 150 868 € (range 67 576€ - 457 556€). With an EBITDA of 67 914€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2022
67 tx
67k€ 150k€ 457k€
150 868 € Range: 67 576€ - 457 556€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
67 914 € × 1.1x
Estimation 71 683 €
40 759€ - 413 190€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 017 156 € × 0.16x
Estimation 167 273 €
114 016€ - 462 786€
Net Income Multiple 20%
59 436 € × 5.5x
Estimation 324 228 €
64 960€ - 560 629€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 GLN MEDIAS

What is the revenue of GLN MEDIAS ?

The revenue of GLN MEDIAS in 2022 is 1.0 M€.

Is GLN MEDIAS profitable?

Yes, GLN MEDIAS generated a net profit of 59 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of GLN MEDIAS ?

The headquarters of GLN MEDIAS is located in COLOMBES (92700), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of GLN MEDIAS ?

The tax return of GLN MEDIAS 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 GLN MEDIAS operate?

GLN MEDIAS operates in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques (NAF code 58.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.