Employees: 11 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: NoneCreation date: 1990-01-01 (36 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Activités de soutien aux culturesLocation: BAZOGES-EN-PAILLERS (85130), Vendee
MECHINEAU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
MECHINEAU is a French company
founded 36 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités de soutien aux cultures.
Based in BAZOGES-EN-PAILLERS (85130),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.7 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, MECHINEAU achieves revenue of 4.7 M€. Over the period 2022-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.0%. Vs 2023, growth of +25% (3.8 M€ -> 4.7 M€). After deducting consumption (2.7 M€), gross margin stands at 2.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 43%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 450 k€, representing 9.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.8 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 82 k€, i.e. 1.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
4 697 212 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
2 036 445 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
450 401 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
85 221 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
81 509 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
9.6%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 28%. 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 57%. 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 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
28.481%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
56.933%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
8.567%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
1.252
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
32.139
40.244
38.973
40.281
30.269
26.62
21.157
28.495
28.481
Financial autonomy
59.118
58.281
57.75
55.876
57.322
62.796
63.539
59.257
56.933
Repayment capacity
None
None
None
None
None
None
2.068
2.282
1.252
Cash flow / Revenue
None%
None%
None%
None%
None%
None%
5.018%
5.878%
8.567%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
28.482024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 22.12
Med: 130.61
Q3: 377.99
Good
In 2024, the debt ratio of MECHINEAU (28.48) 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
56.93%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.98%
Med: 27.37%
Q3: 48.44%
Excellent
In 2024, the financial autonomy of MECHINEAU (56.9%) 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
1.25 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 2.02 years
Q3: 4.49 years
Good-7 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of MECHINEAU (1.25) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 237.46. 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 6.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
237.462
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
6.258
Liquidity indicators evolution MECHINEAU
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
253.212
283.649
284.339
255.463
242.264
289.221
269.826
244.836
237.462
Interest coverage
None
None
None
None
None
None
10.921
10.899
6.258
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
237.462024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 107.3
Med: 189.85
Q3: 351.98
Good-6 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MECHINEAU (237.46) 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
6.26x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 3.46x
Q3: 9.34x
Good-13 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of MECHINEAU (6.3x) 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: 44 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 57 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 13 days. Inventory turnover is 75 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 96 days of revenue, i.e. 1.2 M€ to permanently finance.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
1 249 740 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
44 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
57 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
75 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
96 j
WCR and payment terms evolution MECHINEAU
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
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2024
Operating WCR
0 €
0 €
0 €
0 €
0 €
0 €
1 151 392 €
1 081 527 €
1 249 740 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
81
83
75
Customer payment term (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
49
43
44
Supplier payment term (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
55
62
57
Positioning of MECHINEAU in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités de soutien aux cultures
Valuation estimate
Based on 50 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of MECHINEAU is estimated at
1 162 210 €
(range 409 581€ - 2 004 742€).
With an EBITDA of 450 401€, the sector multiple of 2.7x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.37x
(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 value2024
50 tx
409k€1162k€2004k€
1 162 210 €Range: 409 581€ - 2 004 742€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
450 401 €×2.7x
Estimation1 232 791 €
458 862€ - 1 929 737€
Revenue Multiple30%
4 697 212 €×0.37x
Estimation1 723 451 €
556 643€ - 3 184 205€
Net Income Multiple20%
81 509 €×1.8x
Estimation143 896 €
65 787€ - 423 064€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 50 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...).
Similar companies (Activités de soutien aux cultures)
Compare MECHINEAU with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, MECHINEAU generated a net profit of 82 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of MECHINEAU ?
The headquarters of MECHINEAU is located in BAZOGES-EN-PAILLERS (85130), in the department Vendee.
Where to find the tax return of MECHINEAU ?
The tax return of MECHINEAU 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 MECHINEAU operate?
MECHINEAU operates in the sector Activités de soutien aux cultures (NAF code 01.61Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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