ITEM EDITIONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ITEM EDITIONS is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de pré-presse . Based in PARIS (75014), this company of category PME shows in 2014 a revenue of 280 k€. 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 - ITEM EDITIONS (SIREN 341988772)
Indicator 2014 2013 2012
Revenue 279 960 € 186 640 € 280 873 €
Net income 12 357 € 4 229 € 14 377 €
EBITDA 53 738 € 61 843 € 132 894 €
Net margin 4.4% 2.3% 5.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2014, ITEM EDITIONS achieves revenue of 280 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.2%). Vs 2013, growth of +50% (187 k€ -> 280 k€). After deducting consumption (47 k€), gross margin stands at 233 k€, i.e. a rate of 83%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 54 k€, representing 19.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+50%), EBITDA varies by -13%, reducing margin by 13.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than 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 12 k€, i.e. 4.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2014) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

279 960 €

Gross margin (2014) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

233 053 €

EBITDA (2014) ?
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

53 738 €

EBIT (2014) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

17 438 €

Net income (2014) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

12 357 €

EBITDA margin (2014) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

19.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 6%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 17.1% 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 (2014) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

15.394%

Financial autonomy (2014) ?
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

6.459%

Cash flow / Revenue (2014) ?
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

17.111%

Repayment capacity (2014) ?
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

0.663

Asset age ratio (2014) ?
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

11.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
ITEM EDITIONS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
15.39 2014
2013
2014
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.19
Q3: 48.74
Average

In 2014, the debt ratio of ITEM EDITIONS (15.39) 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
6.46% 2014
2013
2014
Q1: 2.58%
Med: 18.01%
Q3: 47.03%
Average +6 pts over 2 years

In 2014, the financial autonomy of ITEM EDITIONS (6.5%) 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
0.66 years 2014
2013
2014
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.18 years
Q3: 0.61 years
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In 2014, the repayment capacity of ITEM EDITIONS (0.66) 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 185.57. 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 3.6x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2014) ?
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

185.575

Interest coverage (2014) ?
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

3.623

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
185.57 2014
2013
2014
Q1: 97.19
Med: 141.22
Q3: 209.39
Good -9 pts over 2 years

In 2014, the liquidity ratio of ITEM EDITIONS (185.57) 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
3.62x 2014
2013
2014
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.79x
Q3: 3.63x
Excellent

In 2014, the interest coverage of ITEM EDITIONS (3.6x) 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: 3 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 521 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 518 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 1501 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 429 days of revenue, i.e. 333 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2014) ?
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

333 418 €

Customer credit (2014) ?
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

3 j

Supplier credit (2014) ?
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

521 j

Inventory turnover (2014) ?
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

1501 j

WCR in days of revenue (2014) ?
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

429 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ITEM EDITIONS

Positioning of ITEM EDITIONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de pré-presse

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (29 transactions). This range of 40 251€ to 114 808€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2014
Indicative
40k€ 62k€ 114k€
62 910 € Range: 40 251€ - 114 808€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 29 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 ITEM EDITIONS

What is the revenue of ITEM EDITIONS ?

The revenue of ITEM EDITIONS in 2014 is 280 k€.

Is ITEM EDITIONS profitable?

Yes, ITEM EDITIONS generated a net profit of 12 k€ in 2014.

Where is the headquarters of ITEM EDITIONS ?

The headquarters of ITEM EDITIONS is located in PARIS (75014), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of ITEM EDITIONS ?

The tax return of ITEM EDITIONS 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 ITEM EDITIONS operate?

ITEM EDITIONS operates in the sector Activités de pré-presse (NAF code 18.13Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.