UNION FRANCAISE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

UNION FRANCAISE is a French company founded 59 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in PARIS (75007), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 3 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 - UNION FRANCAISE (SIREN 672029733)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 274 € 2 653 € N/C 35 542 € 39 800 € 41 262 € 36 293 €
Net income 30 900 € -79 650 € -21 042 € -38 622 € -52 588 € -74 078 € -63 354 €
EBITDA -8 056 € -78 978 € N/C -62 110 € -57 152 € -78 480 € -68 401 €
Net margin 943.8% -3002.3% N/C -108.7% -132.1% -179.5% -174.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, UNION FRANCAISE achieves revenue of 3 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2023 (CAGR: -29.1%). Vs 2022, growth of +23% (3 k€ -> 3 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3 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 -8 k€, representing -246.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2730.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 31 k€, i.e. 943.8% 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

3 274 €

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

3 274 €

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

-8 056 €

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

-8 435 €

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

30 900 €

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

-18.6%

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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 95%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 72.3% 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

0.0%

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

95.227%

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

72.272%

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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

12.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
UNION FRANCAISE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.5
Q3: 41.04
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of UNION FRANCAISE (0.00) 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
95.23% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 2.81%
Med: 32.64%
Q3: 58.04%
Excellent +52 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of UNION FRANCAISE (95.2%) 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 2023
2022
2023
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.39 years
Good +25 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of UNION FRANCAISE (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 2073.25. 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

2073.248

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

-0.286

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2073.25 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 119.64
Med: 207.47
Q3: 420.56
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of UNION FRANCAISE (2073.25) 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
-0.29x 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.46x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of UNION FRANCAISE (-0.3x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 32 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 1687 days of revenue, i.e. 15 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +279%, requiring additional financing.

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

15 341 €

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

0 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

32 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

0 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

1687 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
UNION FRANCAISE

Positioning of UNION FRANCAISE 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 UNION FRANCAISE is estimated at 67 747 € (range 13 728€ - 117 479€). 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 2023
67 tx
13k€ 67k€ 117k€
67 747 € Range: 13 728€ - 117 479€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
3 274 € × 0.16x
Estimation 538 €
367€ - 1 490€
Net Income Multiple 20%
30 900 € × 5.5x
Estimation 168 562 €
33 772€ - 291 463€
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 UNION FRANCAISE

What is the revenue of UNION FRANCAISE ?

The revenue of UNION FRANCAISE in 2023 is 3 k€.

Is UNION FRANCAISE profitable?

Yes, UNION FRANCAISE generated a net profit of 31 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of UNION FRANCAISE ?

The headquarters of UNION FRANCAISE is located in PARIS (75007), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of UNION FRANCAISE ?

The tax return of UNION FRANCAISE 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 UNION FRANCAISE operate?

UNION FRANCAISE 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.