SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES is a French company founded 71 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in PARIS (75007), this company of category ETI shows in 2017 a revenue of 720 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 - SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES (SIREN 552131591)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 720 186 € 582 164 €
Net income -734 372 € -446 421 €
EBITDA -303 007 € -291 232 €
Net margin -102.0% -76.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES achieves revenue of 720 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +24% (582 k€ -> 720 k€). After deducting consumption (72 k€), gross margin stands at 648 k€, i.e. a rate of 90%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -303 k€, representing -42.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -734 k€ (-102.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

720 186 €

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

647 976 €

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

-303 007 €

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

-597 364 €

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

-734 372 €

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

-38.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 59%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

0.005%

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

59.194%

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

-59.161%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.01 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.55
Q3: 27.99
Good

In 2017, the debt ratio of SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES (0.01) 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
59.19% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 2.81%
Med: 28.19%
Q3: 57.09%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES (59.2%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.26 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES (0.00) 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 465.65. 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

465.654

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

-54.456

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
465.65 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 112.49
Med: 183.79
Q3: 314.06
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES (465.65) 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
-54.46x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.64x
Watch

In 2017, the interest coverage of SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES (-54.5x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 26 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 33 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 7 days. Inventory turnover is 127 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 323 days of revenue, i.e. 645 k€ to permanently finance.

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

645 474 €

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

26 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

33 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

127 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

323 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES 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 SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES is estimated at 118 435 € (range 80 727€ - 327 670€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2017
67 tx
80k€ 118k€ 327k€
118 435 € Range: 80 727€ - 327 670€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
720 186 € × 0.16x = 118 436 €
Range: 80 728€ - 327 671€

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 SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES

What is the revenue of SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES ?

The revenue of SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES in 2017 is 720 k€.

Is SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES profitable?

SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES ?

The headquarters of SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES is located in PARIS (75007), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES ?

The tax return of SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES 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 SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES operate?

SOC LA REVUE DES DEUX MONDES 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.