THE FLYING PENGUIN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

THE FLYING PENGUIN is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des voyagistes. Based in PARIS (75014), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 187 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 - THE FLYING PENGUIN (SIREN 810214569)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 187 394 € 84 597 € 93 917 €
Net income 34 361 € 9 853 € 32 164 €
EBITDA 41 601 € 11 667 € 37 885 €
Net margin 18.3% 11.6% 34.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, THE FLYING PENGUIN achieves revenue of 187 k€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +41.3%. Vs 2017, growth of +122% (85 k€ -> 187 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 187 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 42 k€, representing 22.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. 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 k€, i.e. 18.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

187 394 €

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

187 394 €

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

41 601 €

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

40 840 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

34 361 €

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

22.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5%. 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 4%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 18.7% 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 (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

5.211%

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

3.919%

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

18.741%

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

0.041

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

81.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
THE FLYING PENGUIN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.21 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.21
Q3: 37.3
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of THE FLYING PENGUIN (5.21) 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
3.92% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 8.12%
Med: 19.3%
Q3: 36.89%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of THE FLYING PENGUIN (3.9%) 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
0.04 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.06 years
Q3: 1.05 years
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of THE FLYING PENGUIN (0.04) 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 408.24. 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

408.238

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
408.24 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 102.5
Med: 145.59
Q3: 275.86
Excellent +19 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of THE FLYING PENGUIN (408.24) 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
0.0x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.28x
Q3: 3.47x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of THE FLYING PENGUIN (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: 149 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 6 days. The gap of 143 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 116 days of revenue, i.e. 60 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +45%, 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

60 185 €

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

149 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

6 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

116 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
THE FLYING PENGUIN

Positioning of THE FLYING PENGUIN in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des voyagistes

Valuation estimate

Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of THE FLYING PENGUIN is estimated at 87 032 € (range 24 548€ - 220 050€). With an EBITDA of 41 601€, the sector multiple of 3.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.15x (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 2018
68 tx
24k€ 87k€ 220k€
87 032 € Range: 24 548€ - 220 050€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
41 601 € × 3.6x
Estimation 150 591 €
36 503€ - 365 627€
Revenue Multiple 30%
187 394 € × 0.15x
Estimation 27 406 €
14 967€ - 80 114€
Net Income Multiple 20%
34 361 € × 0.5x
Estimation 17 573 €
9 033€ - 66 012€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 THE FLYING PENGUIN

What is the revenue of THE FLYING PENGUIN ?

The revenue of THE FLYING PENGUIN in 2018 is 187 k€.

Is THE FLYING PENGUIN profitable?

Yes, THE FLYING PENGUIN generated a net profit of 34 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of THE FLYING PENGUIN ?

The headquarters of THE FLYING PENGUIN is located in PARIS (75014), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of THE FLYING PENGUIN ?

The tax return of THE FLYING PENGUIN 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 THE FLYING PENGUIN operate?

THE FLYING PENGUIN operates in the sector Activités des voyagistes (NAF code 79.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.