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MARATHON EDITIONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MARATHON EDITIONS is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de livres. Based in PLUMELEC (56420), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 31 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - MARATHON EDITIONS (SIREN 829034909)
Indicator 2020
Revenue 30 909 €
Net income 7 117 €
EBITDA 9 139 €
Net margin 23.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, MARATHON EDITIONS achieves revenue of 31 k€. After deducting consumption (2 k€), gross margin stands at 29 k€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 9 k€, representing 29.6% 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 7 k€, i.e. 23.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

30 909 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

28 745 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

9 139 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

8 057 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

7 117 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

26.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 53%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 23.0% 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

52.957%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

30.236%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

23.026%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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
52.96 2020
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.09
Q3: 63.44
Average

In 2020, the debt ratio of MARATHON EDITIONS (52.96) 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
30.24% 2020
2020
Q1: 3.06%
Med: 29.96%
Q3: 58.91%
Good

In 2020, the financial autonomy of MARATHON EDITIONS (30.2%) 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
0.0 years 2020
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.49 years
Excellent

In 2020, the repayment capacity of MARATHON EDITIONS (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 233.08. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

233.078

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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
233.08 2020
2020
Q1: 130.03
Med: 217.14
Q3: 416.98
Good

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of MARATHON EDITIONS (233.08) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2020
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.3x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of MARATHON 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: 54 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 7 days. The gap of 47 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 27 days of revenue, i.e. 2 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

2 357 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

54 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

7 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

27 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MARATHON EDITIONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de livres

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MARATHON EDITIONS is estimated at 13 801 € (range 5 341€ - 37 682€). With an EBITDA of 9 139€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
104 transactions
5k€ 13k€ 37k€
13 801 € Range: 5 341€ - 37 682€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
9 139 € × 1.1x
Estimation 10 491 €
5 407€ - 43 060€
Revenue Multiple 30%
30 909 € × 0.24x
Estimation 7 546 €
3 725€ - 14 177€
Net Income Multiple 20%
7 117 € × 4.4x
Estimation 31 458 €
7 602€ - 59 498€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 MARATHON EDITIONS

What is the revenue of MARATHON EDITIONS ?

The revenue of MARATHON EDITIONS in 2020 is 31 k€.

Is MARATHON EDITIONS profitable?

Yes, MARATHON EDITIONS generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of MARATHON EDITIONS ?

The headquarters of MARATHON EDITIONS is located in PLUMELEC (56420), in the department Morbihan.

Where to find the tax return of MARATHON EDITIONS ?

The tax return of MARATHON 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 MARATHON EDITIONS operate?

MARATHON EDITIONS operates in the sector Édition de livres (NAF code 58.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.