LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité. Based in PARIS (75018), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 292 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 - LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS (SIREN 492718861)
Indicator 2024 2022 2020 2018 2016 2015
Revenue 292 025 € 117 268 € 140 512 € 369 991 € 548 324 € 699 523 €
Net income 36 084 € 14 244 € 12 268 € -25 970 € 14 872 € -64 294 €
EBITDA 44 740 € 20 671 € 491 € -22 143 € 20 973 € -55 859 €
Net margin 12.4% 12.1% 8.7% -7.0% 2.7% -9.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS achieves revenue of 292 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2024 (CAGR: -9.3%). Vs 2022, growth of +149% (117 k€ -> 292 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 292 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 45 k€, representing 15.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+149%), EBITDA varies by +116%, reducing margin by 2.3 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 36 k€, i.e. 12.4% 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

292 025 €

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

292 025 €

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

44 740 €

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

42 029 €

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

36 084 €

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

15.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 13%. 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 72%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 13.3% 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

13.421%

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

71.851%

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

13.316%

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

0.454

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

5.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
13.42 2024
2020
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.82
Q3: 44.59
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS (13.42) 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
71.85% 2024
2020
2022
2024
Q1: 9.69%
Med: 34.27%
Q3: 59.15%
Excellent +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS (71.8%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.45 years 2024
2020
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.14 years
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS (0.45) 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 496.76. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

496.763

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

0.346

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
496.76 2024
2020
2022
2024
Q1: 128.85
Med: 206.6
Q3: 363.72
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS (496.76) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.35x 2024
2020
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.56x
Good +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS (0.3x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 112 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 18 days. The gap of 94 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 125 days of revenue, i.e. 101 k€ to permanently finance.

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

101 216 €

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

112 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

18 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

125 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS 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 LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS is estimated at 104 955 € (range 36 791€ - 365 568€). With an EBITDA of 44 740€, 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 2024
68 tx
36k€ 104k€ 365k€
104 955 € Range: 36 791€ - 365 568€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
44 740 € × 2.9x
Estimation 128 541 €
37 094€ - 506 008€
Revenue Multiple 30%
292 025 € × 0.22x
Estimation 65 548 €
27 167€ - 111 576€
Net Income Multiple 20%
36 084 € × 2.9x
Estimation 105 104 €
50 472€ - 395 458€
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 LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS

What is the revenue of LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS ?

The revenue of LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS in 2024 is 292 k€.

Is LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS profitable?

Yes, LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS generated a net profit of 36 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS ?

The headquarters of LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS is located in PARIS (75018), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS ?

The tax return of LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS 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 LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS operate?

LA COMPAGNIE DES COULEURS 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.