SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST is a French company founded 68 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de journaux. Based in EPINAL (88000), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 16.4 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 - SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST (SIREN 305850752)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 16 412 350 € 16 916 975 € 16 998 659 € 17 403 864 € 16 614 914 € 17 906 992 € 19 214 262 € 19 856 197 € 20 464 234 €
Net income -917 296 € -980 520 € -908 010 € 61 749 € -766 492 € -3 036 919 € -555 430 € 602 037 € -182 596 €
EBITDA -973 427 € -748 651 € -893 060 € -144 320 € -536 654 € -133 167 € 348 935 € -55 173 € -150 735 €
Net margin -5.6% -5.8% -5.3% 0.4% -4.6% -17.0% -2.9% 3.0% -0.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST achieves revenue of 16.4 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.7%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (70 k€), gross margin stands at 16.3 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 -973 k€, representing -5.9% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -917 k€ (-5.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

16 412 350 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

16 342 536 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

-973 427 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-941 840 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-917 296 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-5.8%

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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 13%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.345%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

12.928%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

-8.484%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

-0.003

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

42.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.34 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.8
Q3: 19.54
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOUR... (0.34) 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
12.93% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.4%
Med: 29.55%
Q3: 61.76%
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOUR... (12.9%) 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
-0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.08 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.69 years
Good

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOUR... (-0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 35.01. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

35.013

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

-3.666

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
35.01 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 91.24
Med: 183.21
Q3: 370.8
Watch +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOUR... (35.01) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-3.67x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.54x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.27x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOUR... (-3.7x) 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: 26 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 45 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-58 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +68%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

-2 632 377 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

45 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

1 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

-58 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de journaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST is estimated at 4 006 995 € (range 1 977 894€ - 7 527 831€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
104 transactions
1977k€ 4006k€ 7527k€
4 006 995 € Range: 1 977 894€ - 7 527 831€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
16 412 350 € × 0.24x = 4 006 996 €
Range: 1 977 894€ - 7 527 831€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST

What is the revenue of SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST ?

The revenue of SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST in 2024 is 16.4 M€.

Is SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST profitable?

SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST is located in EPINAL (88000), in the department Vosges.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST ?

The tax return of SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST 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 SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST operate?

SOCIETE D'EDITION DU JOURNAL LA LIBERTE DE L'EST operates in the sector Édition de journaux (NAF code 58.13Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.