PARIS PRESS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PARIS PRESS is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de presse. Based in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 32 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 - PARIS PRESS (SIREN 442891123)
Indicator 2020 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 32 117 € 1 579 256 € 1 701 150 € 1 746 128 € N/C 2 488 675 €
Net income -10 151 € 99 184 € 97 377 € 74 037 € 82 007 € 76 739 €
EBITDA -459 790 € 129 828 € 130 774 € 112 344 € N/C 89 938 €
Net margin -31.6% 6.3% 5.7% 4.2% N/C 3.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, PARIS PRESS achieves revenue of 32 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2014-2020 (CAGR: -51.6%). Significant drop of -98% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (354 €), gross margin stands at 32 k€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -460 k€, representing -1431.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-98%), EBITDA varies by -454%, reducing margin by 1439.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -10 k€ (-31.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

32 117 €

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

31 763 €

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

-459 790 €

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

-459 791 €

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

-10 151 €

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

-1431.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -10131%. 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 -0%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-10131.185%

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

-0.058%

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

-31.603%

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

-5.729

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-10131.18 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.02
Q3: 26.11
Excellent -62 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of PARIS PRESS (-10131.18) 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
-0.06% 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 0.01%
Med: 27.13%
Q3: 57.98%
Average -27 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of PARIS PRESS (-0.1%) 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
-5.73 years 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.27 years
Excellent -54 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of PARIS PRESS (-5.73) 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 109.63. 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 21.4x. 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

109.631

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

21.423

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
109.63 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 116.57
Med: 191.54
Q3: 362.8
Watch -27 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of PARIS PRESS (109.63) 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
21.42x 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent

In 2020, the interest coverage of PARIS PRESS (21.4x) 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: 5975 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 7211 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 1236 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 4549 days of revenue, i.e. 406 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2020, WCR increased by +75%, requiring additional financing.

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

405 808 €

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

5975 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

7211 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

4549 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PARIS PRESS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de presse

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Frequently asked questions about PARIS PRESS

What is the revenue of PARIS PRESS ?

The revenue of PARIS PRESS in 2020 is 32 k€.

Is PARIS PRESS profitable?

PARIS PRESS recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of PARIS PRESS ?

The headquarters of PARIS PRESS is located in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of PARIS PRESS ?

The tax return of PARIS PRESS 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 PARIS PRESS operate?

PARIS PRESS operates in the sector Activités des agences de presse (NAF code 63.91Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.