MEANDRE CREATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MEANDRE CREATION is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de menuiserie bois et PVC. Based in DOMENE (38420), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 6.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - MEANDRE CREATION (SIREN 452358989)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 6 331 069 € 8 230 948 € 6 287 607 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 2 712 093 €
Net income 158 757 € 214 587 € 24 783 € 113 776 € 110 089 € 69 056 € 56 946 € 5 271 € 18 240 €
EBITDA 328 118 € 448 980 € 145 329 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 51 252 €
Net margin 2.5% 2.6% 0.4% N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 0.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MEANDRE CREATION achieves revenue of 6.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.2%. Significant drop of -23% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (2.0 M€), gross margin stands at 4.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 68%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 328 k€, representing 5.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 159 k€, i.e. 2.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

6 331 069 €

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

4 321 419 €

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

328 118 €

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

184 344 €

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

158 757 €

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

5.2%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 97%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 4.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

97.425%

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

29.502%

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

4.463%

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

3.209

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

45.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
97.42 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.29
Med: 20.77
Q3: 53.87
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of MEANDRE CREATION (97.42) 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
29.5% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 20.15%
Med: 40.86%
Q3: 57.83%
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MEANDRE CREATION (29.5%) 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
3.21 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.35 years
Q3: 1.56 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MEANDRE CREATION (3.21) 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 224.94. 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 13.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

224.944

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

13.892

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
224.94 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 151.49
Med: 214.55
Q3: 315.38
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MEANDRE CREATION (224.94) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
13.89x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.53x
Q3: 3.68x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of MEANDRE CREATION (13.9x) 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: 65 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. The company must finance 15 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 37 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 80 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +90%, requiring additional financing.

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

1 400 622 €

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

65 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

50 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

37 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

80 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MEANDRE CREATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de menuiserie bois et PVC

Valuation estimate

Based on 51 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of MEANDRE CREATION is estimated at 634 185 € (range 325 266€ - 909 345€). With an EBITDA of 328 118€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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
51 tx
325k€ 634k€ 909k€
634 185 € Range: 325 266€ - 909 345€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
328 118 € × 1.6x
Estimation 508 983 €
281 556€ - 684 530€
Revenue Multiple 30%
6 331 069 € × 0.14x
Estimation 906 144 €
472 781€ - 1 070 539€
Net Income Multiple 20%
158 757 € × 3.4x
Estimation 539 256 €
213 271€ - 1 229 594€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 51 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 MEANDRE CREATION

What is the revenue of MEANDRE CREATION ?

The revenue of MEANDRE CREATION in 2024 is 6.3 M€.

Is MEANDRE CREATION profitable?

Yes, MEANDRE CREATION generated a net profit of 159 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MEANDRE CREATION ?

The headquarters of MEANDRE CREATION is located in DOMENE (38420), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of MEANDRE CREATION ?

The tax return of MEANDRE CREATION 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 MEANDRE CREATION operate?

MEANDRE CREATION operates in the sector Travaux de menuiserie bois et PVC (NAF code 43.32A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.