PICTOGRAMME : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PICTOGRAMME is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité. Based in PARIS (75002), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 490 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 - PICTOGRAMME (SIREN 408272136)
Indicator 2020 2019 2019
Revenue 489 890 € 625 665 € 1 023 936 €
Net income 345 527 € 23 321 € 36 820 €
EBITDA 26 548 € 27 456 € 88 292 €
Net margin 70.5% 3.7% 3.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, PICTOGRAMME achieves revenue of 490 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2019-2020 (CAGR: -52.2%). Significant drop of -22% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (327 k€), gross margin stands at 163 k€, i.e. a rate of 33%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 27 k€, representing 5.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 346 k€, i.e. 70.5% 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

489 890 €

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

163 340 €

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

26 548 €

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

26 536 €

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

345 527 €

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

5.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 18%. 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 56%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

17.975%

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

55.91%

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

-22.26%

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

-0.924

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

-60.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
PICTOGRAMME

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
17.98 2020
2019
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.22
Q3: 80.25
Average +27 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of PICTOGRAMME (17.98) 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
55.91% 2020
2019
2019
2020
Q1: 8.34%
Med: 31.64%
Q3: 55.63%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of PICTOGRAMME (55.9%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
-0.92 years 2020
2019
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.25 years
Excellent

In 2020, the repayment capacity of PICTOGRAMME (-0.92) 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 259.33. 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 1.0x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

259.334

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

1.013

Liquidity indicators evolution
PICTOGRAMME

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
259.33 2020
2019
2019
2020
Q1: 132.32
Med: 216.88
Q3: 360.13
Good -5 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of PICTOGRAMME (259.33) 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
1.01x 2020
2019
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.7x
Excellent

In 2020, the interest coverage of PICTOGRAMME (1.0x) 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: 74 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 143 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 69 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 351 days of revenue, i.e. 478 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2019-2020, WCR increased by +115%, 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

477 741 €

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

74 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

143 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

351 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PICTOGRAMME

Positioning of PICTOGRAMME in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de publicité

Valuation estimate

Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of PICTOGRAMME is estimated at 272 413 € (range 121 337€ - 963 633€). With an EBITDA of 26 548€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (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 2020
68 tx
121k€ 272k€ 963k€
272 413 € Range: 121 337€ - 963 633€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
26 548 € × 2.9x
Estimation 76 274 €
22 011€ - 300 257€
Revenue Multiple 30%
489 890 € × 0.22x
Estimation 109 962 €
45 574€ - 187 176€
Net Income Multiple 20%
345 527 € × 2.9x
Estimation 1 006 441 €
483 299€ - 3 786 760€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 PICTOGRAMME

What is the revenue of PICTOGRAMME ?

The revenue of PICTOGRAMME in 2020 is 490 k€.

Is PICTOGRAMME profitable?

Yes, PICTOGRAMME generated a net profit of 346 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of PICTOGRAMME ?

The headquarters of PICTOGRAMME is located in PARIS (75002), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of PICTOGRAMME ?

The tax return of PICTOGRAMME 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 PICTOGRAMME operate?

PICTOGRAMME operates in the sector Activités des agences de publicité (NAF code 73.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.