IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Autre imprimerie (labeur). Based in PARIS (75016), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 258.4 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 - IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE (SIREN 352973622)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 258 374 000 € 279 516 000 € 248 287 000 € 205 819 000 € 187 129 € 188 048 000 € 169 932 000 € 138 483 906 €
Net income 61 981 000 € 63 047 000 € 39 097 000 € 22 195 000 € -59 184 € 14 653 000 € 14 752 000 € 20 786 398 €
EBITDA 47 393 000 € 55 680 000 € 40 213 000 € 24 014 000 € 15 347 € 17 471 000 € 16 555 000 € 16 895 741 €
Net margin 24.0% 22.6% 15.7% 10.8% -31.6% 7.8% 8.7% 15.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE achieves revenue of 258.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.1%. Slight decline of -8% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (35.9 M€), gross margin stands at 222.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 86%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 47.4 M€, representing 18.3% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 62.0 M€, i.e. 24.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

258 374 000 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

222 451 000 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

47 393 000 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

52 090 000 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

61 981 000 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

18.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 45%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 60%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 22.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

44.856%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

59.854%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

22.263%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

4.604

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

22.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
44.86 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.12
Med: 26.51
Q3: 66.87
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE (44.86) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
59.85% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 25.34%
Med: 46.02%
Q3: 64.29%
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE (59.9%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
4.6 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.72 years
Q3: 2.56 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE (4.60) 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 170.05. 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 38.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

170.052

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

38.103

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
170.05 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 152.31
Med: 225.93
Q3: 353.87
Average -44 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE (170.05) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
38.1x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.38x
Q3: 7.92x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE (38.1x) 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: 46 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 88 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 42 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 44 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 90 days of revenue, i.e. 64.5 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-28%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

64 492 734 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

46 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

88 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

44 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

90 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE in its sector

Comparison with sector Autre imprimerie (labeur)

Valuation estimate

Based on 72 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE is estimated at 223 691 477 € (range 104 530 519€ - 455 890 659€). With an EBITDA of 47 393 000€, the sector multiple of 4.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.25x (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 2024
72 tx
104530k€ 223691k€ 455890k€
223 691 477 € Range: 104 530 519€ - 455 890 659€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
47 393 000 € × 4.9x
Estimation 232 273 684 €
126 494 679€ - 444 805 757€
Revenue Multiple 30%
258 374 000 € × 0.25x
Estimation 64 352 271 €
36 840 493€ - 123 867 813€
Net Income Multiple 20%
61 981 000 € × 7.1x
Estimation 441 244 769 €
151 155 160€ - 981 637 187€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 72 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 IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE

What is the revenue of IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE ?

The revenue of IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE in 2024 is 258.4 M€.

Is IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE profitable?

Yes, IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE generated a net profit of 62.0 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE ?

The headquarters of IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE is located in PARIS (75016), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE ?

The tax return of IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE 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 IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE operate?

IMPRIMERIE NATIONALE operates in the sector Autre imprimerie (labeur) (NAF code 18.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.