LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT is a French company founded 8 years ago, specialized in the sector Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision . Based in PARIS (75009), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 104 k€. 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 FILMS DE L'INSTANT (SIREN 834180457)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 104 030 € 1 168 392 € 128 598 € 161 700 € 3 750 € N/C
Net income 87 248 € -639 155 € -260 112 € -506 128 € -85 109 € -1 000 €
EBITDA 30 761 € 1 086 148 € -63 248 € 363 382 € -34 360 € -1 000 €
Net margin 83.9% -54.7% -202.3% -313.0% -2269.6% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT achieves revenue of 104 k€. Over the period 2018-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +129.5%. Significant drop of -91% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 104 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 31 k€, representing 29.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-91%), EBITDA varies by -97%, reducing margin by 63.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 87 k€, i.e. 83.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

104 030 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

104 030 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

30 761 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-228 588 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

87 248 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

15.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -223%. 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 -31%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 12.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 97.2% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-222.725%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

-31.201%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

97.208%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

12.437

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-222.72 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.08
Q3: 61.66
Excellent

In 2022, the debt ratio of LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT (-222.72) 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
-31.2% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 4.06%
Med: 28.48%
Q3: 59.87%
Average

In 2022, the financial autonomy of LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT (-31.2%) 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
12.44 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.43 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT (12.44) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 39.60. 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 46.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

39.596

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

46.816

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
39.6 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 107.41
Med: 204.93
Q3: 406.8
Watch -12 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT (39.60) 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
46.82x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.46x
Excellent +55 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT (46.8x) 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: 246 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 212 days. The gap of 34 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-2411 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

-696 628 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

246 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

212 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

-2411 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT 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 12 184€ to 158 335€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
Indicative
12k€ 38k€ 158k€
38 354 € Range: 12 184€ - 158 335€
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 LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT

What is the revenue of LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT ?

The revenue of LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT in 2022 is 104 k€.

Is LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT profitable?

Yes, LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT generated a net profit of 87 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT ?

The headquarters of LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT is located in PARIS (75009), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT ?

The tax return of LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT 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 FILMS DE L'INSTANT operate?

LES FILMS DE L'INSTANT 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.