CDE MECA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CDE MECA is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in RIGNY-SAINT-MARTIN (55140), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 207 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 - CDE MECA (SIREN 418059598)
Indicator 2024 2023 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 206 717 € 161 908 € 152 202 € 190 498 € 147 396 € 123 276 €
Net income 25 795 € -1 994 € -11 760 € 754 € 529 € -1 073 €
EBITDA 31 126 € 3 312 € -6 602 € 3 955 € -2 190 € -10 211 €
Net margin 12.5% -1.2% -7.7% 0.4% 0.4% -0.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CDE MECA achieves revenue of 207 k€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.7%. Vs 2023, growth of +28% (162 k€ -> 207 k€). After deducting consumption (89 k€), gross margin stands at 118 k€, i.e. a rate of 57%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 31 k€, representing 15.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +13.0 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 26 k€, i.e. 12.5% 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

206 717 €

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

117 761 €

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

31 126 €

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

27 391 €

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

25 795 €

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

15.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 92%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 13%. 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 14.5% 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

92.438%

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

12.536%

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

14.459%

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

0.015

Solvency indicators evolution
CDE MECA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
92.44 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 5.46
Med: 23.95
Q3: 69.2
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of CDE MECA (92.44) 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
12.54% 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 21.34%
Med: 45.54%
Q3: 63.3%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CDE MECA (12.5%) 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
0.01 years 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 2.06 years
Good

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CDE MECA (0.01) 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 0.00. Alert: short-term debt exceeds current assets. Risk of payment difficulties without cash reinforcement. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 5.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

0.0

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

5.128

Liquidity indicators evolution
CDE MECA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
0.0 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 142.55
Med: 216.97
Q3: 327.22
Watch -21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CDE MECA (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
5.13x 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.66x
Q3: 4.7x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CDE MECA (5.1x) 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: 409 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 409 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-110 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-206%), freeing up cash.

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

-63 055 €

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

0 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

409 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

-110 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CDE MECA

Positioning of CDE MECA in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 147 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CDE MECA is estimated at 130 855 € (range 55 264€ - 233 222€). With an EBITDA of 31 126€, the sector multiple of 5.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
147 transactions
55k€ 130k€ 233k€
130 855 € Range: 55 264€ - 233 222€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
31 126 € × 5.5x
Estimation 171 917 €
65 642€ - 278 844€
Revenue Multiple 30%
206 717 € × 0.35x
Estimation 71 762 €
47 565€ - 134 684€
Net Income Multiple 20%
25 795 € × 4.5x
Estimation 116 841 €
40 872€ - 266 973€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 147 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 CDE MECA

What is the revenue of CDE MECA ?

The revenue of CDE MECA in 2024 is 207 k€.

Is CDE MECA profitable?

Yes, CDE MECA generated a net profit of 26 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CDE MECA ?

The headquarters of CDE MECA is located in RIGNY-SAINT-MARTIN (55140), in the department Meuse.

Where to find the tax return of CDE MECA ?

The tax return of CDE MECA 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 CDE MECA operate?

CDE MECA operates in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.