OWL PERCEPTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

OWL PERCEPTION is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Production de films institutionnels et publicitaires. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 64 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 - OWL PERCEPTION (SIREN 811023092)
Indicator 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 64 250 € 89 895 € 43 997 € N/C
Net income 16 694 € 38 347 € -31 737 € -234 198 €
EBITDA 14 408 € 42 138 € -20 415 € N/C
Net margin 26.0% 42.7% -72.1% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, OWL PERCEPTION achieves revenue of 64 k€. Over the period 2017-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.5%. Significant drop of -29% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (5 k€), gross margin stands at 60 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 14 k€, representing 22.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-29%), EBITDA varies by -66%, reducing margin by 24.4 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 17 k€, i.e. 26.0% 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

64 250 €

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

59 638 €

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

14 408 €

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

6 374 €

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

16 694 €

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

22.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 35%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 52%. 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 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 26.9% 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

34.517%

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

52.01%

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

26.921%

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

1.184

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

82.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
OWL PERCEPTION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
34.52 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.79
Q3: 75.15
Average +35 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of OWL PERCEPTION (34.52) 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
52.01% 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 5.47%
Med: 32.48%
Q3: 62.12%
Good +42 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of OWL PERCEPTION (52.0%) 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
1.18 years 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.94 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of OWL PERCEPTION (1.18) 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 112.57. 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 20.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

112.569

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

20.572

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
112.57 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 132.27
Med: 232.74
Q3: 420.6
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In 2020, the liquidity ratio of OWL PERCEPTION (112.57) 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
20.57x 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.27x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of OWL PERCEPTION (20.6x) 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. Average customer payment term: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 204 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 204 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 156 days of revenue, i.e. 28 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

27 843 €

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

0 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

204 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

156 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
OWL PERCEPTION

Positioning of OWL PERCEPTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Production de films institutionnels et publicitaires

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 4 929€ to 55 521€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
Indicative
4k€ 15k€ 55k€
15 614 € Range: 4 929€ - 55 521€
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 OWL PERCEPTION

What is the revenue of OWL PERCEPTION ?

The revenue of OWL PERCEPTION in 2020 is 64 k€.

Is OWL PERCEPTION profitable?

Yes, OWL PERCEPTION generated a net profit of 17 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of OWL PERCEPTION ?

The headquarters of OWL PERCEPTION is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of OWL PERCEPTION ?

The tax return of OWL PERCEPTION 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 OWL PERCEPTION operate?

OWL PERCEPTION operates in the sector Production de films institutionnels et publicitaires (NAF code 59.11B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.