PRESENCE FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PRESENCE FRANCE is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité. Based in LA MADELEINE (59110), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 1.0 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 - PRESENCE FRANCE (SIREN 950383661)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 028 007 € 1 438 474 € N/C N/C N/C 1 285 016 € 2 395 094 € 1 191 671 €
Net income 1 233 € 62 225 € 78 148 € 98 933 € 92 966 € 43 752 € 33 263 € 36 992 €
EBITDA -38 379 € 33 045 € N/C N/C N/C 74 003 € 113 564 € 141 766 €
Net margin 0.1% 4.3% N/C N/C N/C 3.4% 1.4% 3.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, PRESENCE FRANCE achieves revenue of 1.0 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.1%). Significant drop of -29% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.0 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 -38 k€, representing -3.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-29%), EBITDA varies by -216%, reducing margin by 6.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1 k€, i.e. 0.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 028 007 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 028 007 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-38 379 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-44 031 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 233 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-3.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 72%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 45%. 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 56.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

72.295%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

44.849%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

0.623%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

56.668

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

59.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
PRESENCE FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
72.3 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.05
Q3: 53.81
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of PRESENCE FRANCE (72.30) 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
44.85% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 9.05%
Med: 31.95%
Q3: 57.91%
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of PRESENCE FRANCE (44.9%) 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
56.67 years 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.06 years
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In 2023, the repayment capacity of PRESENCE FRANCE (56.67) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 439.20. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

439.201

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-18.25

Liquidity indicators evolution
PRESENCE FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
439.2 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 137.05
Med: 211.0
Q3: 357.39
Excellent +19 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of PRESENCE FRANCE (439.20) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
-18.25x 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.65x
Average -50 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of PRESENCE FRANCE (-18.2x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 194 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 54 days. The gap of 140 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 50 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 280 days of revenue, i.e. 798 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +351%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

798 196 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

194 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

54 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

50 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

280 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PRESENCE FRANCE

Positioning of PRESENCE FRANCE 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 PRESENCE FRANCE is estimated at 139 885 € (range 58 070€ - 241 072€). 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 2023
68 tx
58k€ 139k€ 241k€
139 885 € Range: 58 070€ - 241 072€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
1 028 007 € × 0.22x
Estimation 230 748 €
95 634€ - 392 779€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 233 € × 2.9x
Estimation 3 591 €
1 725€ - 13 513€
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 PRESENCE FRANCE

What is the revenue of PRESENCE FRANCE ?

The revenue of PRESENCE FRANCE in 2023 is 1.0 M€.

Is PRESENCE FRANCE profitable?

Yes, PRESENCE FRANCE generated a net profit of 1 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of PRESENCE FRANCE ?

The headquarters of PRESENCE FRANCE is located in LA MADELEINE (59110), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of PRESENCE FRANCE ?

The tax return of PRESENCE FRANCE 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 PRESENCE FRANCE operate?

PRESENCE FRANCE 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.