IPSEN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

IPSEN is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in PARIS (75015), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 6.0 M€. 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 - IPSEN (SIREN 419838529)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2016
Revenue 6 000 000 € 7 800 000 € 31 300 000 € 27 900 000 € 17 400 000 € 21 400 000 € 18 000 000 €
Net income 136 200 000 € 572 200 000 € 3 100 000 € 1 300 000 € 278 900 000 € -626 900 000 € -24 000 000 €
EBITDA -19 800 000 € 38 800 000 € 6 500 000 € 700 000 € -3 300 000 € -26 800 000 € -19 000 000 €
Net margin 2270.0% 7335.9% 9.9% 4.7% 1602.9% -2929.4% -133.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, IPSEN achieves revenue of 6.0 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -12.8%). Significant drop of -23% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 6.0 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 -19.8 M€, representing -330.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-23%), EBITDA varies by -151%, reducing margin by 827.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 136.2 M€, i.e. 2270.0% 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

6 000 000 €

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

6 000 000 €

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

-19 800 000 €

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

-20 500 000 €

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

136 200 000 €

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

-330.0%

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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 4.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 1425.0% 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

45.107%

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

59.819%

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

1425.0%

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

4.361

Solvency indicators evolution
IPSEN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
45.11 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.06
Med: 14.61
Q3: 89.57
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of IPSEN (45.11) 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
59.82% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.57%
Med: 51.97%
Q3: 85.24%
Good +31 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of IPSEN (59.8%) 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
4.36 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 3.73 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of IPSEN (4.36) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 133.41. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

133.406

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

-94.444

Liquidity indicators evolution
IPSEN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
133.41 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 116.63
Med: 458.65
Q3: 2184.57
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of IPSEN (133.41) 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
-94.44x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -45.56x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.85x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of IPSEN (-94.4x) 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: 245 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 163 days. The gap of 82 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-3876 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-133%), 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

-64 600 020 €

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

245 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

163 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

0 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

-3876 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
IPSEN

Positioning of IPSEN in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of IPSEN is estimated at 519 350 864 € (range 178 507 179€ - 1 397 534 216€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
103 transactions
178507k€ 519350k€ 1397534k€
519 350 864 € Range: 178 507 179€ - 1 397 534 216€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
6 000 000 € × 0.38x
Estimation 2 265 708 €
1 079 904€ - 4 575 947€
Net Income Multiple 20%
136 200 000 € × 9.5x
Estimation 1 294 978 599 €
444 648 093€ - 3 486 971 621€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 IPSEN

What is the revenue of IPSEN ?

The revenue of IPSEN in 2024 is 6.0 M€.

Is IPSEN profitable?

Yes, IPSEN generated a net profit of 136.2 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of IPSEN ?

The headquarters of IPSEN is located in PARIS (75015), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of IPSEN ?

The tax return of IPSEN 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 IPSEN operate?

IPSEN operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.