MARES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MARES is a French company founded 44 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in VILLENEUVE-SUR-LOT (47300), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 380 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

Financial history - MARES (SIREN 323611087)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2016
Revenue 379 925 € 440 202 € 621 544 € 558 519 €
Net income -3 931 € 888 € 826 € -43 485 €
EBITDA -6 623 € 1 379 € 3 879 € -35 497 €
Net margin -1.0% 0.2% 0.1% -7.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, MARES achieves revenue of 380 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2021 (CAGR: -7.4%). Significant drop of -14% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 380 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -7 k€, representing -1.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-14%), EBITDA varies by -580%, reducing margin by 2.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -4 k€ (-1.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

379 925 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

379 925 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

-6 623 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-5 460 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-3 931 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-1.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 157%. 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 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

157.38%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

22.071%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

-1.998%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

-11.882

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

4.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
MARES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
157.38 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.4
Q3: 66.26
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of MARES (157.38) 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
22.07% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 10.95%
Med: 35.06%
Q3: 59.74%
Average

In 2021, the financial autonomy of MARES (22.1%) 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
-11.88 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.32 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of MARES (-11.88) 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 222.18. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

222.176

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

-14.661

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
222.18 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 151.2
Med: 231.52
Q3: 390.78
Average

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of MARES (222.18) 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
-14.66x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.05x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of MARES (-14.7x) 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: 122 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 62 days. The gap of 60 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 33 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 137 days of revenue, i.e. 145 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2021, WCR increased by +309%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

144 770 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

122 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

62 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

33 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

137 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MARES

Positioning of MARES in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 52 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of MARES is estimated at 166 495 € (range 85 158€ - 216 901€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.44x (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 2021
52 tx
85k€ 166k€ 216k€
166 495 € Range: 85 158€ - 216 901€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
379 925 € × 0.44x = 166 495 €
Range: 85 159€ - 216 902€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 52 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 MARES

What is the revenue of MARES ?

The revenue of MARES in 2021 is 380 k€.

Is MARES profitable?

MARES recorded a net loss in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of MARES ?

The headquarters of MARES is located in VILLENEUVE-SUR-LOT (47300), in the department Lot-et-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of MARES ?

The tax return of MARES 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 MARES operate?

MARES operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.