LES GENS DU PHARE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES GENS DU PHARE is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in PORT-EN-BESSIN-HUPPAIN (14520), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 384€. 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 GENS DU PHARE (SIREN 513930008)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 384 € 171 € N/C 341 €
Net income 330 € 170 € 0 € 199 €
EBITDA 221 € 222 € N/C 93 €
Net margin 85.9% 99.4% N/C 58.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, LES GENS DU PHARE achieves revenue of 384 €. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +4.0%). Vs 2021, growth of +125% (171 € -> 384 €). After deducting consumption (109 €), gross margin stands at 275 €, i.e. a rate of 72%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 221 €, representing 57.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+125%), EBITDA varies by -0%, reducing margin by 72.3 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 330 €, i.e. 85.9% 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

384 €

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

275 €

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

221 €

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

330 €

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

330 €

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

57.6%

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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 0%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 664.1% 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 (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

0.0%

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

0.0%

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

664.063%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.47
Q3: 35.5
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of LES GENS DU PHARE (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
0.0% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 4.53%
Med: 35.24%
Q3: 59.6%
Average -54 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of LES GENS DU PHARE (0.0%) 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 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.57 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of LES GENS DU PHARE (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 7.65. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

7.649

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
7.65 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 121.72
Med: 203.54
Q3: 420.75
Watch -10 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of LES GENS DU PHARE (7.65) 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
0.0x 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.63x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of LES GENS DU PHARE (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. Inventory turnover is 2081 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. WCR is negative (-5068 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-1297%), freeing up 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

-5 406 €

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

0 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

0 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

2081 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

-5068 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LES GENS DU PHARE 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 GENS DU PHARE is estimated at 495 € (range 151€ - 1 347€). With an EBITDA of 221€, 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 2022
67 tx
0k€ 0k€ 1k€
495 € Range: 151€ - 1 347€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
221 € × 1.1x
Estimation 233 €
133€ - 1 345€
Revenue Multiple 30%
384 € × 0.16x
Estimation 63 €
43€ - 175€
Net Income Multiple 20%
330 € × 5.5x
Estimation 1 800 €
361€ - 3 113€
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 GENS DU PHARE

What is the revenue of LES GENS DU PHARE ?

The revenue of LES GENS DU PHARE in 2022 is 384€.

Is LES GENS DU PHARE profitable?

Yes, LES GENS DU PHARE generated a net profit of 330€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of LES GENS DU PHARE ?

The headquarters of LES GENS DU PHARE is located in PORT-EN-BESSIN-HUPPAIN (14520), in the department Calvados.

Where to find the tax return of LES GENS DU PHARE ?

The tax return of LES GENS DU PHARE 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 GENS DU PHARE operate?

LES GENS DU PHARE 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.