PURPLE INSTITUTE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PURPLE INSTITUTE is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in PARIS (75001), this company of category PME shows in 2015 a revenue of 2.0 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 - PURPLE INSTITUTE (SIREN 408825230)
Indicator 2023 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue N/C N/C N/C N/C 2 003 656 € 3 211 403 €
Net income 171 940 € 254 152 € -112 186 € 315 066 € 71 825 € 609 899 €
EBITDA N/C N/C N/C N/C 312 327 € 1 009 572 €
Net margin N/C N/C N/C N/C 3.6% 19.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, PURPLE INSTITUTE generates positive net income of 172 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2014-2023: 610 k€ -> 172 k€.

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

171 940 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 157%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 13%. 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

156.899%

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

13.012%

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

8.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
156.9 2023
2017
2018
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.5
Q3: 41.04
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of PURPLE INSTITUTE (156.90) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
13.01% 2023
2017
2018
2023
Q1: 2.81%
Med: 32.64%
Q3: 58.04%
Average -21 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of PURPLE INSTITUTE (13.0%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 544.47. 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

544.47

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
544.47 2023
2017
2018
2023
Q1: 119.64
Med: 207.47
Q3: 420.56
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of PURPLE INSTITUTE (544.47) 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.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments.

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

0 €

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

0 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

0 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 and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PURPLE INSTITUTE in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de revues et périodiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of PURPLE INSTITUTE is estimated at 937 944 € (range 187 920€ - 1 621 819€). 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
67 tx
187k€ 937k€ 1621k€
937 944 € Range: 187 920€ - 1 621 819€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
171 940 € × 5.5x = 937 945 €
Range: 187 921€ - 1 621 820€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 PURPLE INSTITUTE

What is the revenue of PURPLE INSTITUTE ?

The revenue of PURPLE INSTITUTE in 2015 is 2.0 M€.

Is PURPLE INSTITUTE profitable?

Yes, PURPLE INSTITUTE generated a net profit of 172 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of PURPLE INSTITUTE ?

The headquarters of PURPLE INSTITUTE is located in PARIS (75001), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of PURPLE INSTITUTE ?

The tax return of PURPLE INSTITUTE 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 PURPLE INSTITUTE operate?

PURPLE INSTITUTE operates in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques (NAF code 58.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.