POURQUOI DOCTEUR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

POURQUOI DOCTEUR is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision . Based in NANTERRE (92000), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 567 k€. 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 - POURQUOI DOCTEUR (SIREN 537766636)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2014
Revenue 567 393 € 846 369 € 861 248 € 669 253 € 324 848 € 203 179 € 143 182 € 26 698 €
Net income 65 292 € 333 325 € 301 677 € 66 486 € 44 152 € -102 578 € -943 698 € -928 725 €
EBITDA 160 958 € 385 862 € 475 801 € 267 352 € 57 501 € -161 389 € -829 865 € -816 427 €
Net margin 11.5% 39.4% 35.0% 9.9% 13.6% -50.5% -659.1% -3478.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, POURQUOI DOCTEUR achieves revenue of 567 k€. Over the period 2014-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +46.5%. Significant drop of -33% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 567 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 161 k€, representing 28.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-33%), EBITDA varies by -58%, reducing margin by 17.2 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 65 k€, i.e. 11.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

567 393 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

567 393 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

160 958 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

151 033 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

65 292 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

28.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -172%. 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 -95%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 17.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 15.5% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-171.56%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

-95.408%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

15.532%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

17.064

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-171.56 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.08
Q3: 61.66
Excellent

In 2022, the debt ratio of POURQUOI DOCTEUR (-171.56) 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
-95.41% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 4.06%
Med: 28.48%
Q3: 59.87%
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In 2022, the financial autonomy of POURQUOI DOCTEUR (-95.4%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
17.06 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.43 years
Average

In 2022, the repayment capacity of POURQUOI DOCTEUR (17.06) 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 315.06. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

315.063

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.075

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
315.06 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 107.41
Med: 204.93
Q3: 406.8
Good +42 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of POURQUOI DOCTEUR (315.06) 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
0.07x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.46x
Good +29 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of POURQUOI DOCTEUR (0.1x) 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: 466 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 388 days. The gap of 78 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 391 days of revenue, i.e. 616 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2022, WCR increased by +68%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

616 336 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

466 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

388 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

391 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of POURQUOI DOCTEUR 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 41 160€ to 457 737€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
Indicative
41k€ 131k€ 457k€
131 322 € Range: 41 160€ - 457 737€
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 POURQUOI DOCTEUR

What is the revenue of POURQUOI DOCTEUR ?

The revenue of POURQUOI DOCTEUR in 2022 is 567 k€.

Is POURQUOI DOCTEUR profitable?

Yes, POURQUOI DOCTEUR generated a net profit of 65 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of POURQUOI DOCTEUR ?

The headquarters of POURQUOI DOCTEUR is located in NANTERRE (92000), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of POURQUOI DOCTEUR ?

The tax return of POURQUOI DOCTEUR 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 POURQUOI DOCTEUR operate?

POURQUOI DOCTEUR 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.