L'ACTION SOCIALE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

L'ACTION SOCIALE is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de journaux. Based in PARIS (75007), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.5 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 - L'ACTION SOCIALE (SIREN 420743346)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 1 486 151 € 1 408 264 € N/C 506 452 € 1 014 148 € 1 006 010 € 829 691 € 856 654 € 896 116 €
Net income 243 708 € 156 983 € 191 031 € -48 567 € 11 985 € 113 988 € 10 076 € -13 311 € 33 395 €
EBITDA 291 075 € 232 894 € N/C 6 393 € 1 033 € 234 003 € -149 472 € 100 182 € 117 740 €
Net margin 16.4% 11.1% N/C -9.6% 1.2% 11.3% 1.2% -1.6% 3.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, L'ACTION SOCIALE achieves revenue of 1.5 M€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.8%. Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (397 €), gross margin stands at 1.5 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 291 k€, representing 19.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 244 k€, i.e. 16.4% 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

1 486 151 €

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

1 485 754 €

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

291 075 €

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

281 631 €

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

243 708 €

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

19.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 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 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 16.6% 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

9.564%

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

59.831%

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

16.551%

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

0.345

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

37.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
L'ACTION SOCIALE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
9.56 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.8
Q3: 19.54
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of L'ACTION SOCIALE (9.56) 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
59.83% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 2.4%
Med: 29.55%
Q3: 61.76%
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of L'ACTION SOCIALE (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
0.34 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: -0.08 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.69 years
Average -12 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of L'ACTION SOCIALE (0.34) 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 369.27. 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

369.271

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

0.281

Liquidity indicators evolution
L'ACTION SOCIALE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
369.27 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 91.24
Med: 183.21
Q3: 370.8
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of L'ACTION SOCIALE (369.27) 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
0.28x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: -0.54x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.27x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of L'ACTION SOCIALE (0.3x) 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: 15 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 42 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 27 days. Overall, WCR represents 105 days of revenue, i.e. 434 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +87%, requiring additional financing.

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

434 298 €

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

15 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

42 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

105 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
L'ACTION SOCIALE

Positioning of L'ACTION SOCIALE in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de journaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of L'ACTION SOCIALE is estimated at 491 370 € (range 191 892€ - 1 297 690€). With an EBITDA of 291 075€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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
104 transactions
191k€ 491k€ 1297k€
491 370 € Range: 191 892€ - 1 297 690€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
291 075 € × 1.1x
Estimation 334 149 €
172 205€ - 1 371 440€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 486 151 € × 0.24x
Estimation 362 837 €
179 100€ - 681 651€
Net Income Multiple 20%
243 708 € × 4.4x
Estimation 1 077 229 €
260 300€ - 2 037 379€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 L'ACTION SOCIALE

What is the revenue of L'ACTION SOCIALE ?

The revenue of L'ACTION SOCIALE in 2024 is 1.5 M€.

Is L'ACTION SOCIALE profitable?

Yes, L'ACTION SOCIALE generated a net profit of 244 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of L'ACTION SOCIALE ?

The headquarters of L'ACTION SOCIALE is located in PARIS (75007), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of L'ACTION SOCIALE ?

The tax return of L'ACTION SOCIALE 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 L'ACTION SOCIALE operate?

L'ACTION SOCIALE operates in the sector Édition de journaux (NAF code 58.13Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.