MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in PEROLS (34470), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 188 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 - MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL (SIREN 489047126)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 187 500 € 225 000 € 300 000 € 300 000 € 300 000 € 300 000 € 219 000 €
Net income -254 832 € 6 873 € 20 336 € 1 870 € 13 796 € 118 068 € 901 830 €
EBITDA -251 143 € 89 € 22 560 € 10 732 € -2 125 € -11 114 € -89 999 €
Net margin -135.9% 3.1% 6.8% 0.6% 4.6% 39.4% 411.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL achieves revenue of 188 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.6%). Significant drop of -17% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 188 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 -251 k€, representing -133.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-17%), EBITDA varies by -282283%, reducing margin by 134.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -255 k€ (-135.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

187 500 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

187 500 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

-251 143 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-249 074 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-254 832 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-133.9%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 92%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

4.295%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

92.131%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

-115.69%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

-0.641

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

67.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
4.29 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.51
Med: 24.24
Q3: 115.68
Good

In 2022, the debt ratio of MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL (4.29) 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
92.13% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 18.08%
Med: 52.91%
Q3: 84.24%
Excellent

In 2022, the financial autonomy of MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL (92.1%) 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
-0.64 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.34 years
Q3: 4.08 years
Excellent -32 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL (-0.64) 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 2546.13. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

2546.127

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2546.13 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 101.24
Med: 346.19
Q3: 1582.34
Excellent

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL (2546.13) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -30.73x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.5x
Good

In 2022, the interest coverage of MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL (0.0x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 2 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 2 days. Overall, WCR represents 2608 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

1 358 301 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

2 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

2608 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL

Positioning of MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL is estimated at 121 170 € (range 29 471€ - 217 433€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.65x (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 2022
107 transactions
29k€ 121k€ 217k€
121 170 € Range: 29 471€ - 217 433€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
187 500 € × 0.65x = 121 170 €
Range: 29 472€ - 217 434€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL

What is the revenue of MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL ?

The revenue of MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL in 2022 is 188 k€.

Is MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL profitable?

MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL recorded a net loss in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL ?

The headquarters of MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL is located in PEROLS (34470), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL ?

The tax return of MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL 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 MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL operate?

MECANIQUE DU LITTORAL operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.