STUDIOCANAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STUDIOCANAL is a French company founded 70 years ago, specialized in the sector Production de films pour le cinéma. Based in ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX (92130), this company of category GE shows in 2023 a revenue of 265.5 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 - STUDIOCANAL (SIREN 056801293)
Indicator 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2014 2012
Revenue 265 521 560 € 291 698 006 € 217 687 522 € 243 930 023 € 289 036 999 € 274 350 127 € 193 881 488 € N/C 256 967 397 €
Net income 34 070 093 € 22 415 395 € 374 612 € 26 115 533 € 36 638 643 € 12 022 610 € 12 645 697 € 7 605 696 € 13 921 090 €
EBITDA 112 909 315 € 146 881 258 € 81 449 991 € 99 113 910 € 137 243 478 € 86 660 606 € 75 545 565 € -161 356 225 € 116 603 095 €
Net margin 12.8% 7.7% 0.2% 10.7% 12.7% 4.4% 6.5% N/C 5.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, STUDIOCANAL achieves revenue of 265.5 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +0.3%). Slight decline of -9% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 265.5 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 112.9 M€, representing 42.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-9%), EBITDA varies by -23%, reducing margin by 7.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 34.1 M€, i.e. 12.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

265 521 560 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

265 521 560 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

112 909 315 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

30 364 832 €

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

34 070 093 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

42.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 27%. 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 60%. 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 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 52.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

26.596%

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

60.231%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

52.406%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.977

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
26.6 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.43
Q3: 54.08
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of STUDIOCANAL (26.60) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
60.23% 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.14%
Med: 23.41%
Q3: 66.11%
Good

In 2023, the financial autonomy of STUDIOCANAL (60.2%) 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
0.98 years 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.58 years
Average

In 2023, the repayment capacity of STUDIOCANAL (0.98) 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 54.16. 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

54.156

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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
54.16 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 97.93
Med: 219.24
Q3: 563.31
Watch -10 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of STUDIOCANAL (54.16) 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
0.0x 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.42x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of STUDIOCANAL (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: 93 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 369 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 276 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 68 days of revenue, i.e. 50.1 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-60%), freeing up cash.

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

50 093 298 €

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

93 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

369 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

1 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

68 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of STUDIOCANAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Production de films pour le cinéma

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 22 354 182€ to 269 678 992€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
22354k€ 71754k€ 269678k€
71 754 156 € Range: 22 354 182€ - 269 678 992€
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 STUDIOCANAL

What is the revenue of STUDIOCANAL ?

The revenue of STUDIOCANAL in 2023 is 265.5 M€.

Is STUDIOCANAL profitable?

Yes, STUDIOCANAL generated a net profit of 34.1 M€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of STUDIOCANAL ?

The headquarters of STUDIOCANAL is located in ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX (92130), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of STUDIOCANAL ?

The tax return of STUDIOCANAL 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 STUDIOCANAL operate?

STUDIOCANAL operates in the sector Production de films pour le cinéma (NAF code 59.11C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.