Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 1971-01-01 (55 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Travaux de charpenteLocation: CHATELLERAULT (86100), Vienne
ENTREPRISE MERLOT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
ENTREPRISE MERLOT is a French company
founded 55 years ago,
specialized in the sector Travaux de charpente.
Based in CHATELLERAULT (86100),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 11.8 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - ENTREPRISE MERLOT (SIREN 322284381)
Indicator
2024
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
11 847 485 €
9 442 430 €
9 438 048 €
7 237 105 €
7 843 329 €
8 460 620 €
8 129 802 €
7 350 184 €
Net income
1 784 626 €
632 027 €
257 123 €
302 157 €
219 251 €
134 782 €
139 572 €
100 147 €
EBITDA
2 401 953 €
1 023 137 €
541 996 €
511 618 €
265 861 €
117 625 €
285 025 €
253 764 €
Net margin
15.1%
6.7%
2.7%
4.2%
2.8%
1.6%
1.7%
1.4%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, ENTREPRISE MERLOT achieves revenue of 11.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.1%. Vs 2022, growth of +25% (9.4 M€ -> 11.8 M€). After deducting consumption (3.7 M€), gross margin stands at 8.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 69%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.4 M€, representing 20.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.4 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 1.8 M€, i.e. 15.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
11 847 485 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
8 166 590 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
2 401 953 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
2 272 081 €
Net income (2024)
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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
1 784 626 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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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
20.2%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 21%. 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 57%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 16.1% 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)
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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
21.382%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
56.748%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
16.086%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.496
Asset age ratio (2024)
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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
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
Debt ratio
6.616
4.933
2.754
2.227
1.282
1.086
36.71
21.382
Financial autonomy
63.822
70.106
70.536
69.034
69.463
70.424
39.811
56.748
Repayment capacity
0.836
0.6
0.301
0.186
0.15
0.116
1.004
0.496
Cash flow / Revenue
3.224%
3.173%
3.524%
5.329%
4.46%
4.017%
7.58%
16.086%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
21.382024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 7.44
Med: 26.53
Q3: 64.5
Good+18 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of ENTREPRISE MERLOT (21.38) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
Financial autonomy
56.75%2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 25.07%
Med: 42.94%
Q3: 59.56%
Good
In 2024, the financial autonomy of ENTREPRISE MERLOT (56.8%) 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
0.5 years2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.48 years
Q3: 1.61 years
Average+21 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of ENTREPRISE MERLOT (0.50) 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 272.56. 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 0.5x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
272.562
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
0.457
Liquidity indicators evolution ENTREPRISE MERLOT
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
Liquidity ratio
252.033
298.582
289.507
335.009
272.671
295.698
181.958
272.562
Interest coverage
2.637
2.192
5.287
1.983
0.61
0.608
0.832
0.457
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
272.562024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 162.4
Med: 230.31
Q3: 341.59
Good-14 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ENTREPRISE MERLOT (272.56) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Interest coverage
0.46x2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.88x
Q3: 4.05x
Average-13 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of ENTREPRISE MERLOT (0.5x) 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: 39 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 59 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 20 days. Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 14 days of revenue, i.e. 469 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-60%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
468 687 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
39 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
59 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
4 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
14 j
WCR and payment terms evolution ENTREPRISE MERLOT
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
Operating WCR
1 178 308 €
1 034 842 €
1 619 278 €
1 059 163 €
1 101 922 €
474 545 €
465 984 €
468 687 €
Inventory turnover (days)
2
3
3
3
7
4
3
4
Customer payment term (days)
65
53
69
67
62
37
45
39
Supplier payment term (days)
58
37
40
38
61
36
58
59
Positioning of ENTREPRISE MERLOT in its sector
Comparison with sector Travaux de charpente
Valuation estimate
Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (20 transactions).
This range of 2 566 533€ to 9 369 747€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2024
Indicative
2566k€4113k€9369k€
4 113 288 €Range: 2 566 533€ - 9 369 747€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 20 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 ENTREPRISE MERLOT
What is the revenue of ENTREPRISE MERLOT ?
The revenue of ENTREPRISE MERLOT in 2024 is 11.8 M€.
Is ENTREPRISE MERLOT profitable?
Yes, ENTREPRISE MERLOT generated a net profit of 1.8 M€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of ENTREPRISE MERLOT ?
The headquarters of ENTREPRISE MERLOT is located in CHATELLERAULT (86100), in the department Vienne.
Where to find the tax return of ENTREPRISE MERLOT ?
The tax return of ENTREPRISE MERLOT 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 ENTREPRISE MERLOT operate?
ENTREPRISE MERLOT operates in the sector Travaux de charpente (NAF code 43.91A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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