UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication. Based in PARIS (75005), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.5 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 - UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP (SIREN 410062434)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 527 070 € 2 243 213 € 1 858 259 € 1 965 988 € 2 223 421 € 3 067 801 € 3 619 704 € 2 889 110 € 3 823 270 €
Net income 905 233 € 808 469 € 706 103 € 627 614 € 1 016 441 € 1 083 188 € 1 211 100 € 967 754 € 832 681 €
EBITDA 1 829 164 € 1 593 051 € 1 208 407 € 748 543 € 1 184 077 € 1 315 156 € 1 413 374 € 1 436 187 € 1 127 624 €
Net margin 35.8% 36.0% 38.0% 31.9% 45.7% 35.3% 33.5% 33.5% 21.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP achieves revenue of 2.5 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -5.0%). Vs 2023, growth of +13% (2.2 M€ -> 2.5 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.5 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 1.8 M€, representing 72.4% of 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 905 k€, i.e. 35.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

2 527 070 €

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

2 527 070 €

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

1 829 164 €

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

778 571 €

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

905 233 €

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

72.4%

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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 55%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 35.8% 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 (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

0.0%

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

54.743%

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

35.766%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.58
Q3: 34.46
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP (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
54.74% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.2%
Med: 30.36%
Q3: 62.45%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP (54.7%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.48 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 220.96. 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

220.962

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
220.96 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 140.42
Med: 242.49
Q3: 476.09
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP (220.96) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.29x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP (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: 91 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 375 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 284 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 479 days of revenue, i.e. 3.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +352%, 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

3 365 072 €

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

91 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

375 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

0 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

479 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP

Positioning of UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 1 450 290€ to 7 312 537€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1450k€ 4317k€ 7312k€
4 317 622 € Range: 1 450 290€ - 7 312 537€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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...).

Similar companies (Conseil en relations publiques et communication)

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Frequently asked questions about UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP

What is the revenue of UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP ?

The revenue of UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP in 2024 is 2.5 M€.

Is UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP profitable?

Yes, UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP generated a net profit of 905 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP ?

The headquarters of UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP is located in PARIS (75005), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP ?

The tax return of UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP 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 UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP operate?

UNIVERSAL MUSIC FRANCE SMP operates in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication (NAF code 70.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.