M6 EDITIONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

M6 EDITIONS is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (92200), this company of category GE shows in 2023 a revenue of 419 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 - M6 EDITIONS (SIREN 421300849)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 418 541 € 527 775 € 719 711 € 369 015 € 597 985 € 434 692 € 281 148 € 678 793 €
Net income 520 162 € 136 480 € 351 892 € 222 896 € 90 984 € -69 065 € -424 594 € -2 905 €
EBITDA 22 808 € -149 380 € 272 299 € 208 852 € 99 152 € -186 310 € -446 523 € -117 599 €
Net margin 124.3% 25.9% 48.9% 60.4% 15.2% -15.9% -151.0% -0.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, M6 EDITIONS achieves revenue of 419 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2023 (CAGR: -6.7%). Significant drop of -21% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (267 k€), gross margin stands at 152 k€, i.e. a rate of 36%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 23 k€, representing 5.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +33.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 520 k€, i.e. 124.3% 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

418 541 €

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

151 744 €

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

22 808 €

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

229 562 €

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

520 162 €

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

5.4%

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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 88%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 89.5% 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 (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

0.013%

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

88.438%

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

89.494%

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

0.003

Solvency indicators evolution
M6 EDITIONS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.01 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.5
Q3: 41.04
Good

In 2023, the debt ratio of M6 EDITIONS (0.01) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
88.44% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 2.81%
Med: 32.64%
Q3: 58.04%
Excellent

In 2023, the financial autonomy of M6 EDITIONS (88.4%) 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
Average +25 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of M6 EDITIONS (0.00) 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 864.96. 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

864.96

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
864.96 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 119.64
Med: 207.47
Q3: 420.56
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of M6 EDITIONS (864.96) 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 M6 EDITIONS (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: 104 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 975 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 871 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 127 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 7624 days of revenue, i.e. 8.9 M€ to permanently finance.

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

8 863 489 €

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

104 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

975 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

127 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

7624 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
M6 EDITIONS

Positioning of M6 EDITIONS 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 M6 EDITIONS is estimated at 600 189 € (range 134 620€ - 1 107 793€). With an EBITDA of 22 808€, 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
134k€ 600k€ 1107k€
600 189 € Range: 134 620€ - 1 107 793€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
22 808 € × 1.1x
Estimation 24 074 €
13 688€ - 138 764€
Revenue Multiple 30%
418 541 € × 0.16x
Estimation 68 830 €
46 915€ - 190 428€
Net Income Multiple 20%
520 162 € × 5.5x
Estimation 2 837 520 €
568 508€ - 4 906 415€
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 M6 EDITIONS

What is the revenue of M6 EDITIONS ?

The revenue of M6 EDITIONS in 2023 is 419 k€.

Is M6 EDITIONS profitable?

Yes, M6 EDITIONS generated a net profit of 520 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of M6 EDITIONS ?

The headquarters of M6 EDITIONS is located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (92200), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of M6 EDITIONS ?

The tax return of M6 EDITIONS 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 M6 EDITIONS operate?

M6 EDITIONS 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.