SELF DESIGN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SELF DESIGN is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Production de films institutionnels et publicitaires. Based in VINCENNES (94300), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 301 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 - SELF DESIGN (SIREN 485071260)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Revenue 300 981 € 427 767 € 162 695 € 72 288 € 99 245 €
Net income 25 199 € 10 323 € -56 386 € -24 249 € -30 535 €
EBITDA 7 398 € 27 043 € -55 526 € -24 024 € -17 107 €
Net margin 8.4% 2.4% -34.7% -33.5% -30.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, SELF DESIGN achieves revenue of 301 k€. Over the period 2013-2017, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +32.0%. Significant drop of -30% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 301 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 7 k€, representing 2.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-30%), EBITDA varies by -73%, reducing margin by 3.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 25 k€, i.e. 8.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

300 981 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

300 981 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

7 398 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

24 295 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

25 199 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.021%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

33.924%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

2.333%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.054

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.02 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.84
Q3: 38.54
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of SELF DESIGN (1.02) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
33.92% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 4.62%
Med: 31.2%
Q3: 59.52%
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of SELF DESIGN (33.9%) 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
0.05 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.47 years
Average +28 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of SELF DESIGN (0.05) 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 151.91. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

151.914

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
151.91 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 115.36
Med: 175.31
Q3: 295.79
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of SELF DESIGN (151.91) 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
0.0x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.69x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of SELF DESIGN (0.0x) 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: 117 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 80 days. The gap of 37 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 128 days of revenue, i.e. 107 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2013-2017, WCR increased by +2117%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

106 656 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

117 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

80 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

128 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SELF DESIGN in its sector

Comparison with sector Production de films institutionnels et publicitaires

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 15 288€ to 125 649€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
Indicative
15k€ 47k€ 125k€
47 894 € Range: 15 288€ - 125 649€
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 SELF DESIGN

What is the revenue of SELF DESIGN ?

The revenue of SELF DESIGN in 2017 is 301 k€.

Is SELF DESIGN profitable?

Yes, SELF DESIGN generated a net profit of 25 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of SELF DESIGN ?

The headquarters of SELF DESIGN is located in VINCENNES (94300), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of SELF DESIGN ?

The tax return of SELF DESIGN 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 SELF DESIGN operate?

SELF DESIGN operates in the sector Production de films institutionnels et publicitaires (NAF code 59.11B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.