LE CASTING PARISIEN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE CASTING PARISIEN is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Production de films institutionnels et publicitaires. Based in PARIS (75013), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 223 k€. 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 - LE CASTING PARISIEN (SIREN 810652206)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 222 515 € 309 559 € 149 325 €
Net income 604 € 609 € 2 236 €
EBITDA 16 622 € 1 347 € 8 011 €
Net margin 0.3% 0.2% 1.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, LE CASTING PARISIEN achieves revenue of 223 k€. Over the period 2015-2017, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +22.1%. Significant drop of -28% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 223 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 17 k€, representing 7.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +7.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 604 €, i.e. 0.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

222 515 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

222 515 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

16 622 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

2 181 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

604 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 253%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 18.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

253.372%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

29.669%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

0.271%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

18.69

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
253.37 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.84
Q3: 38.54
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of LE CASTING PARISIEN (253.37) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
29.67% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 4.62%
Med: 31.2%
Q3: 59.52%
Average +24 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of LE CASTING PARISIEN (29.7%) 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
18.69 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.47 years
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of LE CASTING PARISIEN (18.69) 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 170.59. 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 9.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

170.586

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

9.493

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
170.59 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 115.36
Med: 175.31
Q3: 295.79
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of LE CASTING PARISIEN (170.59) 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
9.49x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.69x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of LE CASTING PARISIEN (9.5x) 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: 45 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. The company must finance 23 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 25 days of revenue, i.e. 16 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2017, WCR increased by +365%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

15 718 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

45 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

22 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

25 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LE CASTING PARISIEN in its sector

Comparison with sector Production de films institutionnels et publicitaires

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 11 069€ to 90 942€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
Indicative
11k€ 34k€ 90k€
34 929 € Range: 11 069€ - 90 942€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 28 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 LE CASTING PARISIEN

What is the revenue of LE CASTING PARISIEN ?

The revenue of LE CASTING PARISIEN in 2017 is 223 k€.

Is LE CASTING PARISIEN profitable?

Yes, LE CASTING PARISIEN generated a net profit of 604€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of LE CASTING PARISIEN ?

The headquarters of LE CASTING PARISIEN is located in PARIS (75013), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of LE CASTING PARISIEN ?

The tax return of LE CASTING PARISIEN 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 LE CASTING PARISIEN operate?

LE CASTING PARISIEN operates in the sector Production de films institutionnels et publicitaires (NAF code 59.11B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.