GROUPE MERLANE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GROUPE MERLANE is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in BLAGNAC (31700), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.3 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 MERLANE (SIREN 419719174)
Indicator 2024 2023 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 342 516 € 1 010 660 € 1 385 566 € 1 058 908 € 1 869 127 € N/C 1 650 408 €
Net income 214 497 € 277 609 € 446 929 € 290 826 € 693 260 € -5 517 € -425 751 €
EBITDA 213 219 € 255 141 € 433 836 € 243 629 € 593 372 € N/C -767 877 €
Net margin 16.0% 27.5% 32.3% 27.5% 37.1% N/C -25.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GROUPE MERLANE achieves revenue of 1.3 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.5%). Vs 2023, growth of +33% (1.0 M€ -> 1.3 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.3 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 213 k€, representing 15.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+33%), EBITDA varies by -16%, reducing margin by 9.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than 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 214 k€, i.e. 16.0% 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

1 342 516 €

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

1 342 516 €

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

213 219 €

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

214 497 €

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

214 497 €

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

15.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 77%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 15.9% 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

0.005%

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

76.892%

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

15.895%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
GROUPE MERLANE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.01 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.0
Q3: 41.75
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of GROUPE MERLANE (0.01) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
76.89% 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 4.27%
Med: 38.89%
Q3: 76.46%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GROUPE MERLANE (76.9%) 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.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GROUPE MERLANE (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 293.73. 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

293.733

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
GROUPE MERLANE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
293.73 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 138.89
Med: 313.79
Q3: 966.61
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GROUPE MERLANE (293.73) 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
0.0x 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.27x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of GROUPE MERLANE (0.0x) 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: 74 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 255 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 181 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 43 days of revenue, i.e. 159 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-71%), 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

159 477 €

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

74 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

255 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

43 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GROUPE MERLANE in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of GROUPE MERLANE is estimated at 1 016 454 € (range 356 876€ - 1 763 999€). With an EBITDA of 213 219€, the sector multiple of 4.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
69 tx
356k€ 1016k€ 1763k€
1 016 454 € Range: 356 876€ - 1 763 999€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
213 219 € × 4.3x
Estimation 907 959 €
180 514€ - 1 453 666€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 342 516 € × 0.66x
Estimation 884 584 €
514 802€ - 978 136€
Net Income Multiple 20%
214 497 € × 6.9x
Estimation 1 485 501 €
560 893€ - 3 718 629€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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 MERLANE

What is the revenue of GROUPE MERLANE ?

The revenue of GROUPE MERLANE in 2024 is 1.3 M€.

Is GROUPE MERLANE profitable?

Yes, GROUPE MERLANE generated a net profit of 214 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GROUPE MERLANE ?

The headquarters of GROUPE MERLANE is located in BLAGNAC (31700), in the department Haute-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of GROUPE MERLANE ?

The tax return of GROUPE MERLANE 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 MERLANE operate?

GROUPE MERLANE operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.