Employees: NN (None)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 2018-02-08 (8 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Récupération de déchets triésLocation: SAINT MARTIN (97150), Guadeloupe
A&B METALS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
A&B METALS is a French company
founded 8 years ago,
specialized in the sector Récupération de déchets triés.
Based in SAINT MARTIN (97150),
this company of category PME
shows in 2023 a revenue of 443 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2023, A&B METALS achieves revenue of 443 k€. Over the period 2020-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +53.4%. Vs 2022, growth of +35% (329 k€ -> 443 k€). After deducting consumption (305 k€), gross margin stands at 137 k€, i.e. a rate of 31%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 9 k€, representing 2.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+35%), EBITDA varies by -50%, reducing margin by 3.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2 k€, i.e. 0.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2023)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
442 631 €
Gross margin (2023)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
137 381 €
EBITDA (2023)
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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
9 296 €
EBIT (2023)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
2 842 €
Net income (2023)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
2 110 €
EBITDA margin (2023)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
2.1%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 97%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 43%. 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 3.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 1.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2023)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
96.66%
Financial autonomy (2023)
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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
43.004%
Cash flow / Revenue (2023)
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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
1.934%
Repayment capacity (2023)
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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
3.917
Asset age ratio (2023)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2020
2021
2022
2023
Debt ratio
0.0
5.551
52.268
96.66
Financial autonomy
0.0
4.329
25.234
43.004
Repayment capacity
0.0
0.0
1.073
3.917
Cash flow / Revenue
-0.528%
7.145%
4.82%
1.934%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
96.662023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 1.57
Med: 21.7
Q3: 83.86
Average+47 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the debt ratio of A&B METALS (96.66) 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
43.0%2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 19.78%
Med: 42.82%
Q3: 65.43%
Good+25 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the financial autonomy of A&B METALS (43.0%) 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
3.92 years2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.31 years
Q3: 2.39 years
Average+50 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the repayment capacity of A&B METALS (3.92) 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 584.41. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 5.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2023)
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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
584.414
Interest coverage (2023)
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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
5.346
Liquidity indicators evolution A&B METALS
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Indicator
2020
2021
2022
2023
Liquidity ratio
126.207
454.131
250.328
584.414
Interest coverage
-0.173
0.156
0.173
5.346
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
584.412023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 133.37
Med: 213.97
Q3: 367.83
Excellent
In 2023, the liquidity ratio of A&B METALS (584.41) 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
5.35x2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.63x
Q3: 4.22x
Excellent+41 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the interest coverage of A&B METALS (5.3x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.
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: 4 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 4 days. Overall, WCR represents 13 days of revenue, i.e. 16 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2020-2023, WCR increased by +279%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2023)
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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
16 050 €
Customer credit (2023)
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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)
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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
4 j
Inventory turnover (2023)
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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)
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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
13 j
WCR and payment terms evolution A&B METALS
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Indicator
2020
2021
2022
2023
Operating WCR
-8 971 €
8 683 €
6 375 €
16 050 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
0
19
22
0
Supplier payment term (days)
2
1
10
4
Positioning of A&B METALS in its sector
Comparison with sector Récupération de déchets triés
Valuation estimate
Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of A&B METALS is estimated at
29 384 €
(range 20 101€ - 58 578€).
With an EBITDA of 9 296€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.18x
(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 value2023
85 tx
20k€29k€58k€
29 384 €Range: 20 101€ - 58 578€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
9 296 €×1.0x
Estimation9 448 €
1 836€ - 19 592€
Revenue Multiple30%
442 631 €×0.18x
Estimation79 695 €
63 493€ - 151 364€
Net Income Multiple20%
2 110 €×1.8x
Estimation3 759 €
680€ - 16 866€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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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Yes, A&B METALS generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2023.
Where is the headquarters of A&B METALS ?
The headquarters of A&B METALS is located in SAINT MARTIN (97150), in the department Guadeloupe.
Where to find the tax return of A&B METALS ?
The tax return of A&B METALS 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 A&B METALS operate?
A&B METALS operates in the sector Récupération de déchets triés (NAF code 38.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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