LES EDITIONS DE SAXE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES EDITIONS DE SAXE is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in FRANCHEVILLE (69340), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 4.3 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 - LES EDITIONS DE SAXE (SIREN 333884823)
Indicator 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 4 321 241 € 4 148 302 € 4 007 287 € 5 518 059 € 6 393 344 € 7 281 337 € 8 127 037 €
Net income 72 007 € 519 498 € 157 093 € -292 653 € -292 063 € -226 337 € -747 993 €
EBITDA 328 476 € 641 172 € 371 621 € -364 331 € -622 780 € 95 604 € -346 707 €
Net margin 1.7% 12.5% 3.9% -5.3% -4.6% -3.1% -9.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, LES EDITIONS DE SAXE achieves revenue of 4.3 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2023 (CAGR: -8.6%). Vs 2021: +4%. After deducting consumption (256 k€), gross margin stands at 4.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 94%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 328 k€, representing 7.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+4%), EBITDA varies by -49%, reducing margin by 7.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 72 k€, i.e. 1.7% 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

4 321 241 €

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

4 064 890 €

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

328 476 €

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

71 994 €

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

72 007 €

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

7.6%

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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 74%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 0.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

0.0%

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

73.927%

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

0.591%

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

14.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.5
Q3: 41.04
Excellent -40 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of LES EDITIONS DE SAXE (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
73.93% 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 2.81%
Med: 32.64%
Q3: 58.04%
Excellent

In 2023, the financial autonomy of LES EDITIONS DE SAXE (73.9%) 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
0.0 years 2023
2020
2021
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 LES EDITIONS DE SAXE (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 388.89. 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 1.8x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

388.889

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

1.824

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
388.89 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 119.64
Med: 207.47
Q3: 420.56
Good

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of LES EDITIONS DE SAXE (388.89) 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
1.82x 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.46x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of LES EDITIONS DE SAXE (1.8x) 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: 41 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 35 days. The company must finance 6 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 138 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 142 days of revenue, i.e. 1.7 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-37%), freeing up cash.

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

1 707 884 €

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

41 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

35 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

138 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

142 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LES EDITIONS DE SAXE 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 LES EDITIONS DE SAXE is estimated at 465 103 € (range 259 621€ - 1 724 890€). With an EBITDA of 328 476€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied. 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
259k€ 465k€ 1724k€
465 103 € Range: 259 621€ - 1 724 890€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
328 476 € × 1.1x
Estimation 346 706 €
197 135€ - 1 998 452€
Revenue Multiple 30%
4 321 241 € × 0.16x
Estimation 710 635 €
484 380€ - 1 966 080€
Net Income Multiple 20%
72 007 € × 5.5x
Estimation 392 803 €
78 700€ - 679 204€
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 LES EDITIONS DE SAXE

What is the revenue of LES EDITIONS DE SAXE ?

The revenue of LES EDITIONS DE SAXE in 2023 is 4.3 M€.

Is LES EDITIONS DE SAXE profitable?

Yes, LES EDITIONS DE SAXE generated a net profit of 72 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of LES EDITIONS DE SAXE ?

The headquarters of LES EDITIONS DE SAXE is located in FRANCHEVILLE (69340), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of LES EDITIONS DE SAXE ?

The tax return of LES EDITIONS DE SAXE 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 LES EDITIONS DE SAXE operate?

LES EDITIONS DE SAXE 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.