LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE is a French company founded 68 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in PARIS (75001), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 19.0 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 MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE (SIREN 582093324)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 19 018 183 € 21 427 225 € 21 363 358 € 18 175 086 € 20 684 260 € 21 584 714 € 24 944 339 € 22 527 162 €
Net income 1 733 701 € -355 579 € 1 904 708 € -793 758 € -33 907 € 1 421 882 € 2 111 098 € 1 924 503 €
EBITDA -2 440 082 € 464 629 € 1 966 274 € 918 204 € 946 055 € 1 679 875 € 2 828 155 € 1 310 712 €
Net margin 9.1% -1.7% 8.9% -4.4% -0.2% 6.6% 8.5% 8.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE achieves revenue of 19.0 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.4%). Significant drop of -11% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (864 k€), gross margin stands at 18.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 95%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -2.4 M€, representing -12.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-11%), EBITDA varies by -625%, reducing margin by 15.0 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 1.7 M€, i.e. 9.1% 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

19 018 183 €

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

18 154 597 €

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

-2 440 082 €

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

-1 528 341 €

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

1 733 701 €

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

-12.1%

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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 96%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 4.4% 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

95.749%

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

4.392%

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

34.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

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

In 2023, the debt ratio of LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE ... (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
95.75% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 2.81%
Med: 32.64%
Q3: 58.04%
Excellent

In 2023, the financial autonomy of LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE ... (95.8%) 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
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 LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE ... (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 4591.10. 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

4591.101

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
4591.1 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 119.64
Med: 207.47
Q3: 420.56
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE ... (4591.10) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

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

In 2023, the interest coverage of LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE ... (0.0x) 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: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 25 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 23 days. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-55 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-51%), 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

-2 901 985 €

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

2 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

25 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

2 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

-55 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE 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 MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE is estimated at 5 659 525 € (range 2 037 014€ - 11 732 977€). 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
2037k€ 5659k€ 11732k€
5 659 525 € Range: 2 037 014€ - 11 732 977€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
19 018 183 € × 0.16x
Estimation 3 127 569 €
2 131 799€ - 8 652 901€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 733 701 € × 5.5x
Estimation 9 457 460 €
1 894 837€ - 16 353 091€
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 MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE

What is the revenue of LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE ?

The revenue of LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE in 2023 is 19.0 M€.

Is LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE profitable?

Yes, LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE generated a net profit of 1.7 M€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE ?

The headquarters of LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE is located in PARIS (75001), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE ?

The tax return of LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE 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 MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE operate?

LES EDITIONS MARECHAL LE CANARD ENCHAINE 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.