GROUPE MECALAC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GROUPE MECALAC is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in ANNECY (74000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.8 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - GROUPE MECALAC (SIREN 422483214)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 762 015 € 5 257 352 € 4 867 239 € 4 223 450 € 3 709 991 € 4 651 748 € 3 882 996 € 2 936 100 € 2 630 800 €
Net income 19 548 429 € 521 974 € -5 800 839 € -9 358 932 € 284 685 € -1 320 176 € 781 472 € 2 072 643 € 1 502 325 €
EBITDA -1 069 367 € 195 527 € -1 599 907 € -1 793 890 € -1 432 585 € -1 651 671 € 47 084 € -131 073 € -229 352 €
Net margin 519.6% 9.9% -119.2% -221.6% 7.7% -28.4% 20.1% 70.6% 57.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GROUPE MECALAC achieves revenue of 3.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.6%). Significant drop of -28% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.1 M€, representing -28.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-28%), EBITDA varies by -647%, reducing margin by 32.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 19.5 M€, i.e. 519.6% 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

3 762 015 €

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

3 762 015 €

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

-1 069 367 €

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

-2 215 031 €

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

19 548 429 €

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

-28.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 235%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 23%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 469.8% 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

235.298%

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

22.92%

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

469.763%

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

3.186

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

18.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
GROUPE MECALAC

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
235.3 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.06
Med: 14.64
Q3: 89.5
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of GROUPE MECALAC (235.30) 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
22.92% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.6%
Med: 51.97%
Q3: 85.23%
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GROUPE MECALAC (22.9%) 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
3.19 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.74 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GROUPE MECALAC (3.19) 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 303.45. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

303.455

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

-1921.79

Liquidity indicators evolution
GROUPE MECALAC

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
303.45 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 116.82
Med: 458.52
Q3: 2178.3
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GROUPE MECALAC (303.45) 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
-1921.79x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -45.38x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.89x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of GROUPE MECALAC (-1921.8x) 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: 204 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 180 days. The company must finance 24 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 4750 days of revenue, i.e. 49.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +6713%, requiring additional financing.

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

49 640 616 €

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

204 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

180 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

4750 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GROUPE MECALAC

Positioning of GROUPE MECALAC in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of GROUPE MECALAC is estimated at 75 198 316 € (range 25 933 931€ - 201 911 836€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (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
103 transactions
25933k€ 75198k€ 201911k€
75 198 316 € Range: 25 933 931€ - 201 911 836€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
3 762 015 € × 0.38x
Estimation 1 420 605 €
677 102€ - 2 869 130€
Net Income Multiple 20%
19 548 429 € × 9.5x
Estimation 185 864 884 €
63 819 175€ - 500 475 897€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 GROUPE MECALAC

What is the revenue of GROUPE MECALAC ?

The revenue of GROUPE MECALAC in 2024 is 3.8 M€.

Is GROUPE MECALAC profitable?

Yes, GROUPE MECALAC generated a net profit of 19.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GROUPE MECALAC ?

The headquarters of GROUPE MECALAC is located in ANNECY (74000), in the department Haute-Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of GROUPE MECALAC ?

The tax return of GROUPE MECALAC 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 GROUPE MECALAC operate?

GROUPE MECALAC operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.