MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE is a French company founded 45 years ago, specialized in the sector Transformation et conservation de pommes de terre. Based in HARNES (62440), this company of category ETI shows in 2025 a revenue of 410.4 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 - MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE (SIREN 320442726)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 410 352 371 € 389 434 516 € 321 960 562 € 273 303 380 € 250 572 561 € 243 944 194 € 268 343 046 € 255 289 902 € 245 256 472 € 229 834 672 €
Net income 74 273 472 € 70 596 585 € 46 066 034 € 41 478 647 € 39 117 808 € 26 921 187 € 42 342 671 € 32 591 413 € 56 191 645 € 46 663 643 €
EBITDA 110 372 505 € 102 894 949 € 75 635 526 € 63 227 577 € 58 773 001 € 39 100 222 € 74 237 359 € 55 109 452 € 53 679 877 € 39 164 053 €
Net margin 18.1% 18.1% 14.3% 15.2% 15.6% 11.0% 15.8% 12.8% 22.9% 20.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE achieves revenue of 410.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.7%. Vs 2024: +5%. After deducting consumption (-856 k€), gross margin stands at 411.2 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 110.4 M€, representing 26.9% of 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 74.3 M€, i.e. 18.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

410 352 371 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

411 208 648 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

110 372 505 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

89 539 922 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

74 273 472 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

26.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 138%. 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 repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 22.9% 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 (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

138.36%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

30.641%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

22.851%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

1.82

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

35.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
138.36 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 1.39
Med: 72.18
Q3: 138.36
Average

In 2025, the debt ratio of MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE (138.36) 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
30.64% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 26.1%
Med: 30.64%
Q3: 71.32%
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE (30.6%) 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
1.71 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.09 years
Med: 1.28 years
Q3: 2.32 years
Average -10 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE (1.71) 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 146.75. 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 7.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

146.745

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

7.64

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
146.75 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 146.75
Med: 159.6
Q3: 301.37
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE (146.75) 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
8.63x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 1.24x
Med: 5.95x
Q3: 13.03x
Good -17 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE (8.6x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 60 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 107 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 47 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 15 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 101 days of revenue, i.e. 115.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2025, WCR increased by +217%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

115 428 018 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

60 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

107 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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

15 j

WCR in days of revenue (2025) ?
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

101 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE in its sector

Comparison with sector Transformation et conservation de pommes de terre

Valuation estimate

Based on 207 transactions of similar company sales in 2025, the value of MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE is estimated at 498 197 622 € (range 202 554 963€ - 889 692 058€). With an EBITDA of 110 372 505€, the sector multiple of 6.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.42x (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 2025
207 transactions
202554k€ 498197k€ 889692k€
498 197 622 € Range: 202 554 963€ - 889 692 058€
Section année 2025 Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
110 372 505 € × 6.2x
Estimation 683 972 933 €
257 382 559€ - 1 177 608 188€
Revenue Multiple 30%
410 352 371 € × 0.42x
Estimation 170 927 249 €
87 110 318€ - 272 797 800€
Net Income Multiple 20%
74 273 472 € × 7.1x
Estimation 524 664 906 €
238 652 944€ - 1 095 243 122€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 207 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 MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE

What is the revenue of MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE ?

The revenue of MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE in 2025 is 410.4 M€.

Is MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE profitable?

Yes, MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE generated a net profit of 74.3 M€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE ?

The headquarters of MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE is located in HARNES (62440), in the department Pas-de-Calais.

Where to find the tax return of MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE ?

The tax return of MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE 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 MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE operate?

MC CAIN ALIMENTAIRE operates in the sector Transformation et conservation de pommes de terre (NAF code 10.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.