METHOD ANIMATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

METHOD ANIMATION is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision . Based in CLICHY (92110), this company of category ETI shows in 2022 a revenue of 18.2 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 - METHOD ANIMATION (SIREN 417972973)
Indicator 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue N/C 18 230 302 € 19 199 314 € 18 916 697 € 24 549 845 € 18 267 350 € 18 136 227 € 12 549 706 € 14 381 661 € 9 705 524 €
Net income 2 828 069 € -20 017 943 € 5 595 463 € 3 446 934 € 2 323 764 € -2 301 261 € 2 969 469 € 345 973 € 250 299 € -218 680 €
EBITDA N/C 5 710 197 € 13 427 649 € 14 615 526 € 17 602 801 € 8 797 403 € 15 058 626 € 8 453 505 € 10 983 286 € 7 563 811 €
Net margin N/C -109.8% 29.1% 18.2% 9.5% -12.6% 16.4% 2.8% 1.7% -2.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, METHOD ANIMATION generates positive net income of 2.8 M€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax.

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

2 828 069 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 364%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 14%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

364.106%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

13.629%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
364.11 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.12
Q3: 40.06
Watch

In 2024, the debt ratio of METHOD ANIMATION (364.11) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
13.63% 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 2.65%
Med: 27.04%
Q3: 59.73%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of METHOD ANIMATION (13.6%) 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
7.56 years 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.43 years
Average

In 2022, the repayment capacity of METHOD ANIMATION (7.56) 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 225.33. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

225.332

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
225.33 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 110.74
Med: 205.42
Q3: 432.49
Good +27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of METHOD ANIMATION (225.33) 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
11.69x 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.46x
Excellent

In 2022, the interest coverage of METHOD ANIMATION (11.7x) 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.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

0 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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 and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of METHOD ANIMATION 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 853 166€ to 13 652 401€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
853k€ 2621k€ 13652k€
2 621 549 € Range: 853 166€ - 13 652 401€
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...).

Similar companies (Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision )

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Frequently asked questions about METHOD ANIMATION

What is the revenue of METHOD ANIMATION ?

The revenue of METHOD ANIMATION in 2022 is 18.2 M€.

Is METHOD ANIMATION profitable?

Yes, METHOD ANIMATION generated a net profit of 2.8 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of METHOD ANIMATION ?

The headquarters of METHOD ANIMATION is located in CLICHY (92110), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of METHOD ANIMATION ?

The tax return of METHOD ANIMATION 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 METHOD ANIMATION operate?

METHOD ANIMATION 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.