LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision . Based in PUTEAUX (92800), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 1.2 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 PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN (SIREN 433501608)
Indicator 2021 2017 2015 2014
Revenue 1 182 060 € N/C 1 747 286 € 1 756 270 €
Net income 9 776 € 240 633 € 115 771 € 239 478 €
EBITDA 1 087 108 € N/C 1 683 031 € 1 544 583 €
Net margin 0.8% N/C 6.6% 13.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN achieves revenue of 1.2 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2014-2021 (CAGR: -5.5%). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.2 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 1.1 M€, representing 92.0% of 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 10 k€, i.e. 0.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 182 060 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 182 060 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

1 087 108 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

28 065 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

9 776 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

86.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 26%. 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 47%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 99.8% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

25.838%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

46.63%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

99.787%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.08

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
25.84 2021
2015
2017
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.1
Q3: 59.41
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AM... (25.84) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
46.63% 2021
2015
2017
2021
Q1: 1.93%
Med: 26.92%
Q3: 57.8%
Good

In 2021, the financial autonomy of LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AM... (46.6%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.08 years 2021
2015
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.66 years
Average -22 pts over 2 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AM... (0.08) 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 170.87. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

170.867

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.187

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
170.87 2021
2015
2017
2021
Q1: 116.6
Med: 208.53
Q3: 396.59
Average -35 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AM... (170.87) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.19x 2021
2015
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.31x
Good -10 pts over 2 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AM... (0.2x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 9 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 146 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 137 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-23 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-122%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-77 094 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

9 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

146 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

-23 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN 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 135 745€ to 1 873 368€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
Indicative
135k€ 443k€ 1873k€
443 153 € Range: 135 745€ - 1 873 368€
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 PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN

What is the revenue of LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN ?

The revenue of LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN in 2021 is 1.2 M€.

Is LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN profitable?

Yes, LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN generated a net profit of 10 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN ?

The headquarters of LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN is located in PUTEAUX (92800), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN ?

The tax return of LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN 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 PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN operate?

LES PRODUCTIONS FRANCO AMERICAN 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.