STUDIO B : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STUDIO B is a French company founded 46 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de presse. Based in LIMOURS (91470), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 29 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 - STUDIO B (SIREN 327543443)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 29 409 € 67 016 € 73 637 €
Net income 0 € 172 327 € 437 €
EBITDA -70 350 € -64 301 € -63 197 €
Net margin 0.0% 257.1% 0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, STUDIO B achieves revenue of 29 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2018 (CAGR: -36.8%). Significant drop of -56% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 29 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 -70 k€, representing -239.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-56%), EBITDA varies by -9%, reducing margin by 143.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at 0 € (0.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

29 409 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

29 409 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

-70 350 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-69 102 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-239.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -31%. 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 137%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-31.111%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

137.261%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

7.147%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

1.768

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-31.11 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 1.16
Q3: 31.21
Excellent

In 2018, the debt ratio of STUDIO B (-31.11) 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
137.26% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.05%
Med: 24.81%
Q3: 59.44%
Excellent +21 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of STUDIO B (137.3%) 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
1.77 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.4 years
Watch

In 2018, the repayment capacity of STUDIO B (1.77) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 20.29. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

20.287

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

-5.282

Liquidity indicators evolution
STUDIO B

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
20.29 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 113.91
Med: 197.74
Q3: 352.56
Watch -6 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of STUDIO B (20.29) 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
-5.28x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.37x
Watch

In 2018, the interest coverage of STUDIO B (-5.3x) 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: 191 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 405 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 214 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-3893 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +35%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-318 024 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

191 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

405 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

-3893 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
STUDIO B

Positioning of STUDIO B in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de presse

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Frequently asked questions about STUDIO B

What is the revenue of STUDIO B ?

The revenue of STUDIO B in 2018 is 29 k€.

Is STUDIO B profitable?

Yes, STUDIO B generated a net profit of 172 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of STUDIO B ?

The headquarters of STUDIO B is located in LIMOURS (91470), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of STUDIO B ?

The tax return of STUDIO B 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 STUDIO B operate?

STUDIO B operates in the sector Activités des agences de presse (NAF code 63.91Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.