PUBLIKA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PUBLIKA is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication. Based in VAILHAUQUES (34570), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 544 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 - PUBLIKA (SIREN 482559754)
Indicator 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 544 334 € N/C N/C N/C N/C 1 090 538 € 1 267 124 € 1 172 113 €
Net income -608 914 € -231 341 € -2 025 € 24 640 € 26 698 € 11 228 € 104 685 € 66 502 €
EBITDA -595 249 € N/C N/C N/C N/C 14 671 € 113 192 € 43 407 €
Net margin -111.9% N/C N/C N/C N/C 1.0% 8.3% 5.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, PUBLIKA achieves revenue of 544 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2023 (CAGR: -9.1%). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 544 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 -595 k€, representing -109.4% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -609 k€ (-111.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

544 334 €

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

544 334 €

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

-595 249 €

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

-510 413 €

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

-608 914 €

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

-108.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -546%. 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 -18%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-546.498%

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

-17.536%

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

-104.81%

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

-1.209

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

20.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-546.5 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.16
Q3: 39.17
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of PUBLIKA (-546.50) 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
-17.54% 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 4.19%
Med: 32.98%
Q3: 62.32%
Average -35 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of PUBLIKA (-17.5%) 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
-1.21 years 2023
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.6 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of PUBLIKA (-1.21) 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 188.35. 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

188.349

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

-2.268

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
188.35 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 143.49
Med: 248.18
Q3: 502.28
Average -39 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of PUBLIKA (188.35) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
-2.27x 2023
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.29x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of PUBLIKA (-2.3x) 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: 174 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 days. The gap of 154 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 111 days of revenue, i.e. 168 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-52%), freeing up cash.

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

167 600 €

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

174 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

20 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

0 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

111 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PUBLIKA in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 94 623€ to 269 560€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
94k€ 194k€ 269k€
194 081 € Range: 94 623€ - 269 560€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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 PUBLIKA

What is the revenue of PUBLIKA ?

The revenue of PUBLIKA in 2023 is 544 k€.

Is PUBLIKA profitable?

PUBLIKA recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of PUBLIKA ?

The headquarters of PUBLIKA is located in VAILHAUQUES (34570), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of PUBLIKA ?

The tax return of PUBLIKA 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 PUBLIKA operate?

PUBLIKA operates in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication (NAF code 70.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.