Le dernier exercice comptable publié pour cette entreprise remonte à 2021. Les données ci-dessous peuvent ne plus refléter sa situation actuelle.

LE CHAINON MANQUANT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE CHAINON MANQUANT is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision . Based in PARIS (75010), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 1.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-06-20

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Synthèse

Santé financière : Saine

Aucun signal de fragilité majeur : rentabilité positive et structure financière équilibrée.

In summary, LE CHAINON MANQUANT combines a growing business with positive profitability. Its financial structure is broadly in line with its sector.

Financial history - LE CHAINON MANQUANT (SIREN 384757175)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C N/C N/C 1 385 889 € 1 032 343 € 1 023 526 € 1 258 724 € 1 185 426 € 1 819 143 €
Net income 50 447 € 38 229 € 51 813 € 47 905 € 38 833 € 34 046 € 33 651 € 34 418 € -10 744 €
EBITDA N/C N/C N/C 61 970 € 43 230 € 62 714 € 44 801 € 49 564 € 1 587 €
Net margin N/C N/C N/C 3.5% 3.8% 3.3% 2.7% 2.9% -0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LE CHAINON MANQUANT generates positive net income of 50 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2020-2024: -11 k€ -> 50 k€.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 385 889 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 385 889 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

61 970 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

52 238 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

47 905 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 107%. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (6.6%). Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 21%. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (29.4%). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 4.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

107.14%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

21.13%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

4.17%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

3.55

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

24.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
12.03% 2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 6.59%
Q3: 39.18%
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of LE CHAINON MANQUANT (12.0%) 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
28.43% 2024
Q1: 8.83%
Med: 29.43%
Q3: 60.38%
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LE CHAINON MANQUANT (28.4%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1.96. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (2.0). The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 5.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

1.96

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

5.54

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1.53 2024
Q1: 1.13
Med: 1.98
Q3: 4.34
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LE CHAINON MANQUANT (1.53) 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.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Overall, WCR represents 7 days of revenue, i.e. 0 € to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

25 057 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

63 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

66 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

7 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE CHAINON MANQUANT

Positioning of LE CHAINON MANQUANT in its sector

Comparison with sector Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 15 218€ to 243 531€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
15k€ 46k€ 243k€
46 763 € Range: 15 218€ - 243 531€
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...).

Similar companies (Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision )

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Frequently asked questions about LE CHAINON MANQUANT

What is the revenue of LE CHAINON MANQUANT ?

The revenue of LE CHAINON MANQUANT in 2021 is 1.4 M€.

Is LE CHAINON MANQUANT profitable?

Yes, LE CHAINON MANQUANT generated a net profit of 50 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LE CHAINON MANQUANT ?

The headquarters of LE CHAINON MANQUANT is located in PARIS (75010), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of LE CHAINON MANQUANT ?

The tax return of LE CHAINON MANQUANT 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 CHAINON MANQUANT operate?

LE CHAINON MANQUANT operates in the sector Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision (NAF code 59.11A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.