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FREDERIC MERLE is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie. Based in BUSSIERES (71960), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 418 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
| Indicator | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | 417 510 € |
| Net income | 42 592 € |
| EBITDA | 66 119 € |
| Net margin | 10.2% |
In 2017, FREDERIC MERLE achieves revenue of 418 k€. After deducting consumption (87 k€), gross margin stands at 331 k€, i.e. a rate of 79%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 66 k€, representing 15.8% 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 43 k€, i.e. 10.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
417 510 €
330 594 €
66 119 €
51 927 €
42 592 €
15.8%
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 72%. 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 13.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.
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72.235%
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25.8%
In 2017, the debt ratio of FREDERIC MERLE (7.35) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
In 2017, the financial autonomy of FREDERIC MERLE (72.2%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.
In 2017, the repayment capacity of FREDERIC MERLE (0.45) 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.
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 367.20. 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 5.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
367.198
5.365
In 2017, the liquidity ratio of FREDERIC MERLE (367.20) 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.
In 2017, the interest coverage of FREDERIC MERLE (5.4x) 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) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 24 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 73 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 49 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 31 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 13 days of revenue, i.e. 15 k€ to permanently finance.
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Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (30 transactions). This range of 45 525€ to 167 787€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
This estimate is based on the analysis of 30 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.
This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).
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The revenue of FREDERIC MERLE in 2017 is 418 k€.
Yes, FREDERIC MERLE generated a net profit of 43 k€ in 2017.
The headquarters of FREDERIC MERLE is located in BUSSIERES (71960), in the department Saone-et-Loire.
The tax return of FREDERIC MERLE 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).
FREDERIC MERLE operates in the sector Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie (NAF code 43.32B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.