MAESA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MAESA is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette. Based in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (92200), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 19.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - MAESA (SIREN 413027517)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 19 290 000 € 23 991 000 € 32 512 000 € 31 204 000 € 44 225 000 € 38 197 000 € 37 767 000 € 40 505 915 € 37 144 301 €
Net income -10 717 000 € -5 132 000 € -5 589 000 € -1 542 000 € 3 182 000 € 1 757 000 € 1 810 000 € 4 350 583 € 1 288 979 €
EBITDA -4 965 000 € 56 493 000 € -3 154 000 € -1 001 000 € 3 533 000 € 75 053 000 € 2 519 000 € 3 784 841 € 3 377 913 €
Net margin -55.6% -21.4% -17.2% -4.9% 7.2% 4.6% 4.8% 10.7% 3.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MAESA achieves revenue of 19.3 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2024 (CAGR: -7.0%). Significant drop of -20% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (9.4 M€), gross margin stands at 9.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 51%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -5.0 M€, representing -25.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-20%), EBITDA varies by -109%, reducing margin by 261.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -10.7 M€ (-55.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

19 290 000 €

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

9 853 000 €

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

-4 965 000 €

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

-4 977 000 €

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

-10 717 000 €

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

-25.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 116%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

115.795%

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

30.699%

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

-28.725%

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

-3.363

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

29.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
MAESA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
115.8 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.02
Med: 16.22
Q3: 72.0
Watch +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of MAESA (115.80) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
30.7% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 13.03%
Med: 38.97%
Q3: 62.54%
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MAESA (30.7%) 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
-3.36 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.85 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MAESA (-3.36) 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 112.84. 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

112.839

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

-36.959

Liquidity indicators evolution
MAESA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
112.84 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 133.67
Med: 232.72
Q3: 398.8
Watch +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MAESA (112.84) 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
-36.96x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.69x
Q3: 9.22x
Watch

In 2024, the interest coverage of MAESA (-37.0x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 57 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 609 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 552 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 53 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 324 days of revenue, i.e. 17.4 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-21%), 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

17 378 940 €

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

57 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

609 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

53 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

324 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MAESA

Positioning of MAESA in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette

Valuation estimate

Based on 74 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MAESA is estimated at 2 118 895 € (range 1 382 759€ - 4 820 804€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
74 tx
1382k€ 2118k€ 4820k€
2 118 895 € Range: 1 382 759€ - 4 820 804€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
19 290 000 € × 0.11x = 2 118 895 €
Range: 1 382 760€ - 4 820 805€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 74 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 MAESA

What is the revenue of MAESA ?

The revenue of MAESA in 2024 is 19.3 M€.

Is MAESA profitable?

MAESA recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MAESA ?

The headquarters of MAESA is located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (92200), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of MAESA ?

The tax return of MAESA 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 MAESA operate?

MAESA operates in the sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette (NAF code 20.42Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.