PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL is a French company founded 56 years ago, specialized in the sector Distribution de films cinématographiques. Based in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 31.4 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 - PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL (SIREN 702053323)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 31 396 915 € 37 361 142 € 35 097 116 € 7 146 036 € 8 635 298 € 16 238 792 € 16 884 860 € 24 291 907 € 14 048 616 €
Net income 982 798 € 937 745 € 847 999 € 134 494 € 123 209 € 320 917 € 256 362 € 477 655 € 340 330 €
EBITDA 7 664 709 € 11 017 196 € 19 554 313 € -975 723 € -1 692 254 € -2 666 209 € 2 154 572 € -4 323 760 € -6 983 132 €
Net margin 3.1% 2.5% 2.4% 1.9% 1.4% 2.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL achieves revenue of 31.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.6%. Significant drop of -16% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 31.4 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 7.7 M€, representing 24.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-16%), EBITDA varies by -30%, reducing margin by 5.1 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 983 k€, i.e. 3.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

31 396 915 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

31 396 915 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

7 664 709 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 275 422 €

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

982 798 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

24.4%

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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 40%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 3.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

0.0%

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

40.112%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

3.034%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

1.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.66
Q3: 25.86
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE... (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
40.11% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.33%
Med: 25.98%
Q3: 48.23%
Good -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE... (40.1%) 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 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.42 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE... (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 175.44. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

175.441

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

0.312

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
175.44 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 105.2
Med: 137.31
Q3: 213.76
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE... (175.44) 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
0.31x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.01x
Q3: 1.18x
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE... (0.3x) 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: 152 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 131 days. The company must finance 21 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 190 days of revenue, i.e. 16.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +36%, requiring additional financing.

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

16 587 618 €

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

152 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

131 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 in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

190 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL

Positioning of PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL in its sector

Comparison with sector Distribution de films cinématographiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 88 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL is estimated at 8 845 100 € (range 4 565 939€ - 21 956 765€). With an EBITDA of 7 664 709€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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 2024
88 tx
4565k€ 8845k€ 21956k€
8 845 100 € Range: 4 565 939€ - 21 956 765€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
7 664 709 € × 1.4x
Estimation 10 975 093 €
4 307 009€ - 29 174 617€
Revenue Multiple 30%
31 396 915 € × 0.32x
Estimation 10 128 822 €
7 486 843€ - 21 737 362€
Net Income Multiple 20%
982 798 € × 1.6x
Estimation 1 594 537 €
831 909€ - 4 241 241€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 88 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 PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL

What is the revenue of PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL ?

The revenue of PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL in 2024 is 31.4 M€.

Is PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL profitable?

Yes, PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL generated a net profit of 983 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL ?

The headquarters of PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL is located in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL ?

The tax return of PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL 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 PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL operate?

PARAMOUNT PICTURES FRANCE SARL operates in the sector Distribution de films cinématographiques (NAF code 59.13A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.