BML DEVELOPPEMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BML DEVELOPPEMENT is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in L'HAY-LES-ROSES (94240), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 753 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - BML DEVELOPPEMENT (SIREN 402695282)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 753 243 € 1 114 838 € 1 088 825 €
Net income 9 530 € 28 313 € 78 275 €
EBITDA 23 586 € 45 684 € 35 680 €
Net margin 1.3% 2.5% 7.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, BML DEVELOPPEMENT achieves revenue of 753 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2018 (CAGR: -16.8%). Significant drop of -32% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 753 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 24 k€, representing 3.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 10 k€, i.e. 1.3% 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

753 243 €

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

753 243 €

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

23 586 €

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

22 197 €

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

9 530 €

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

3.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 117%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 41%. 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 66.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 1.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

117.01%

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

41.254%

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

1.45%

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

66.57

Solvency indicators evolution
BML DEVELOPPEMENT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
117.01 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.17
Med: 17.79
Q3: 97.23
Average +21 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of BML DEVELOPPEMENT (117.01) 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
41.25% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 20.42%
Med: 58.43%
Q3: 88.08%
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of BML DEVELOPPEMENT (41.2%) 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
66.57 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.19 years
Q3: 4.25 years
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of BML DEVELOPPEMENT (66.57) 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 204.02. 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 48.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

204.021

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

48.737

Liquidity indicators evolution
BML DEVELOPPEMENT

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
204.02 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 103.54
Med: 428.41
Q3: 2235.47
Average -19 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of BML DEVELOPPEMENT (204.02) 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
48.74x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: -64.61x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.03x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of BML DEVELOPPEMENT (48.7x) 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: 85 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 37 days. The gap of 48 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 45 days of revenue, i.e. 95 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-71%), freeing up cash.

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

95 187 €

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

85 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

37 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

45 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BML DEVELOPPEMENT

Positioning of BML DEVELOPPEMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 117 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of BML DEVELOPPEMENT is estimated at 180 339 € (range 82 109€ - 304 832€). With an EBITDA of 23 586€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.51x (in line with sector norms). 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
117 transactions
82k€ 180k€ 304k€
180 339 € Range: 82 109€ - 304 832€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
23 586 € × 4.7x
Estimation 109 886 €
44 854€ - 185 975€
Revenue Multiple 30%
753 243 € × 0.51x
Estimation 387 425 €
186 266€ - 622 083€
Net Income Multiple 20%
9 530 € × 4.8x
Estimation 45 845 €
19 016€ - 126 099€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 117 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 BML DEVELOPPEMENT

What is the revenue of BML DEVELOPPEMENT ?

The revenue of BML DEVELOPPEMENT in 2018 is 753 k€.

Is BML DEVELOPPEMENT profitable?

Yes, BML DEVELOPPEMENT generated a net profit of 10 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of BML DEVELOPPEMENT ?

The headquarters of BML DEVELOPPEMENT is located in L'HAY-LES-ROSES (94240), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of BML DEVELOPPEMENT ?

The tax return of BML DEVELOPPEMENT 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 BML DEVELOPPEMENT operate?

BML DEVELOPPEMENT operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.