MARKET MAKER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MARKET MAKER is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in DARDILLY (69570), this company of category ETI shows in 2018 a revenue of 3.2 M€. 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 - MARKET MAKER (SIREN 492169883)
Indicator 2018 2016 2015
Revenue 3 204 459 € 2 610 900 € 2 404 645 €
Net income 3 726 022 € 257 691 € 366 687 €
EBITDA 430 487 € 34 483 € 2 765 €
Net margin 116.3% 9.9% 15.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, MARKET MAKER achieves revenue of 3.2 M€. Over the period 2015-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.0%. Vs 2016, growth of +23% (2.6 M€ -> 3.2 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3.2 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 430 k€, representing 13.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +12.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3.7 M€, i.e. 116.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 204 459 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

3 204 459 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

430 487 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

12 125 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

3 726 022 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

13.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 63%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 120.1% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

10.182%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

62.611%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

120.135%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.594

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

33.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.18 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: 0.17
Med: 17.79
Q3: 97.23
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of MARKET MAKER (10.18) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
62.61% 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: 20.42%
Med: 58.43%
Q3: 88.08%
Good -17 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of MARKET MAKER (62.6%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.59 years 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.19 years
Q3: 4.25 years
Average -22 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of MARKET MAKER (0.59) 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 39.97. 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 14.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

39.967

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

14.588

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
39.97 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: 103.54
Med: 428.41
Q3: 2235.47
Average -27 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of MARKET MAKER (39.97) 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
14.59x 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: -64.61x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.03x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of MARKET MAKER (14.6x) 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) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 189 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 58 days. The gap of 131 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-722 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-247%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-6 425 709 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

189 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

58 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

-722 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MARKET MAKER in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 117 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of MARKET MAKER is estimated at 5 082 175 € (range 2 134 006€ - 12 351 525€). With an EBITDA of 430 487€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.51x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
117 transactions
2134k€ 5082k€ 12351k€
5 082 175 € Range: 2 134 006€ - 12 351 525€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
430 487 € × 4.7x
Estimation 2 005 623 €
818 661€ - 3 394 378€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 204 459 € × 0.51x
Estimation 1 648 189 €
792 417€ - 2 646 474€
Net Income Multiple 20%
3 726 022 € × 4.8x
Estimation 17 924 535 €
7 434 753€ - 49 301 973€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 117 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 MARKET MAKER

What is the revenue of MARKET MAKER ?

The revenue of MARKET MAKER in 2018 is 3.2 M€.

Is MARKET MAKER profitable?

Yes, MARKET MAKER generated a net profit of 3.7 M€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of MARKET MAKER ?

The headquarters of MARKET MAKER is located in DARDILLY (69570), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of MARKET MAKER ?

The tax return of MARKET MAKER 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 MARKET MAKER operate?

MARKET MAKER operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.