MAYDAY FORMATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MAYDAY FORMATION is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in CARBONNE (31390), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 1.3 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 - MAYDAY FORMATION (SIREN 488649872)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 302 337 € 1 003 249 € 952 664 €
Net income 303 107 € 177 630 € 107 176 €
EBITDA 297 387 € 307 657 € 148 014 €
Net margin 23.3% 17.7% 11.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, MAYDAY FORMATION achieves revenue of 1.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +16.9%. Vs 2017, growth of +30% (1.0 M€ -> 1.3 M€). After deducting consumption (22 k€), gross margin stands at 1.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 297 k€, representing 22.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+30%), EBITDA varies by -3%, reducing margin by 7.8 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 303 k€, i.e. 23.3% 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

1 302 337 €

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

1 279 959 €

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

297 387 €

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

393 339 €

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

303 107 €

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

22.8%

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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 66%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 15.8% 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 (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

0.0%

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

65.736%

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

15.753%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.6
Q3: 42.38
Excellent

In 2018, the debt ratio of MAYDAY FORMATION (0.00) 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
65.74% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 5.07%
Med: 32.22%
Q3: 60.74%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of MAYDAY FORMATION (65.7%) 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 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.54 years
Excellent

In 2018, the repayment capacity of MAYDAY FORMATION (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.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 118 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 118 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-40 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-177%), 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

-143 778 €

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

0 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

118 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

-40 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MAYDAY FORMATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Formation continue d'adultes

Valuation estimate

Based on 134 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MAYDAY FORMATION is estimated at 640 086 € (range 229 841€ - 2 074 398€). With an EBITDA of 297 387€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2018
134 transactions
229k€ 640k€ 2074k€
640 086 € Range: 229 841€ - 2 074 398€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
297 387 € × 2.2x
Estimation 644 785 €
233 649€ - 1 676 995€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 302 337 € × 0.36x
Estimation 465 506 €
155 310€ - 910 151€
Net Income Multiple 20%
303 107 € × 2.9x
Estimation 890 212 €
332 119€ - 4 814 279€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 134 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 MAYDAY FORMATION

What is the revenue of MAYDAY FORMATION ?

The revenue of MAYDAY FORMATION in 2018 is 1.3 M€.

Is MAYDAY FORMATION profitable?

Yes, MAYDAY FORMATION generated a net profit of 303 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of MAYDAY FORMATION ?

The headquarters of MAYDAY FORMATION is located in CARBONNE (31390), in the department Haute-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of MAYDAY FORMATION ?

The tax return of MAYDAY FORMATION 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 MAYDAY FORMATION operate?

MAYDAY FORMATION operates in the sector Formation continue d'adultes (NAF code 85.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.