LE HUFFINGTON POST : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE HUFFINGTON POST is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in PARIS (75013), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 2.6 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 - LE HUFFINGTON POST (SIREN 499973006)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 647 635 € 3 064 098 € 2 865 786 € 2 748 525 € 2 499 369 € 2 465 016 € 3 186 730 € 2 532 889 €
Net income 256 080 € 1 150 592 € 32 157 € -32 240 € -43 142 € -295 516 € 326 292 € 247 633 €
EBITDA -57 539 € 59 403 € -368 897 € -14 814 € -50 873 € -175 424 € 502 273 € 167 036 €
Net margin 9.7% 37.6% 1.1% -1.2% -1.7% -12.0% 10.2% 9.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, LE HUFFINGTON POST achieves revenue of 2.6 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +0.6%). Significant drop of -14% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.6 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 -58 k€, representing -2.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-14%), EBITDA varies by -197%, reducing margin by 4.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 256 k€, i.e. 9.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 647 635 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 647 635 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-57 539 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

261 713 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

256 080 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-1.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 8%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 19.1% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.002%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

8.135%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

19.134%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

13.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE HUFFINGTON POST

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.5
Q3: 41.04
Good

In 2023, the debt ratio of LE HUFFINGTON POST (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
8.13% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 2.81%
Med: 32.64%
Q3: 58.04%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of LE HUFFINGTON POST (8.1%) 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
0.0 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.39 years
Good +25 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of LE HUFFINGTON POST (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 112.78. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

112.777

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-15.393

Liquidity indicators evolution
LE HUFFINGTON POST

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
112.78 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 119.64
Med: 207.47
Q3: 420.56
Watch +11 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of LE HUFFINGTON POST (112.78) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-15.39x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.46x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of LE HUFFINGTON POST (-15.4x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. 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. Average customer payment term: 344 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 223 days. The gap of 121 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 152 days of revenue, i.e. 1.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +216%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

1 117 355 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

344 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

223 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

152 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE HUFFINGTON POST

Positioning of LE HUFFINGTON POST in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de revues et périodiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LE HUFFINGTON POST is estimated at 820 018 € (range 290 020€ - 1 688 960€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2023
67 tx
290k€ 820k€ 1688k€
820 018 € Range: 290 020€ - 1 688 960€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
2 647 635 € × 0.16x
Estimation 435 408 €
296 781€ - 1 204 622€
Net Income Multiple 20%
256 080 € × 5.5x
Estimation 1 396 934 €
279 881€ - 2 415 468€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 HUFFINGTON POST

What is the revenue of LE HUFFINGTON POST ?

The revenue of LE HUFFINGTON POST in 2023 is 2.6 M€.

Is LE HUFFINGTON POST profitable?

Yes, LE HUFFINGTON POST generated a net profit of 256 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of LE HUFFINGTON POST ?

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

Where to find the tax return of LE HUFFINGTON POST ?

The tax return of LE HUFFINGTON POST 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 HUFFINGTON POST operate?

LE HUFFINGTON POST operates in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques (NAF code 58.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.