MECO 18 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MECO 18 is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in CAPDENAC-GARE (12700), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 207 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 - MECO 18 (SIREN 821283199)
Indicator 2023 2021 2020
Revenue 206 827 € 144 657 € 48 700 €
Net income 46 639 € 60 802 € -170 993 €
EBITDA 162 834 € 126 019 € -155 674 €
Net margin 22.5% 42.0% -351.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, MECO 18 achieves revenue of 207 k€. Over the period 2020-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +61.9%. Vs 2021, growth of +43% (145 k€ -> 207 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 207 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 163 k€, representing 78.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+43%), EBITDA varies by +29%, reducing margin by 8.4 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 47 k€, i.e. 22.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

206 827 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

206 827 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

162 834 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

85 614 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

46 639 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

78.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -35264%. 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 -0%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 12.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 59.9% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-35263.979%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

-0.272%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

59.88%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

12.078

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

85.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
MECO 18

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-35263.98 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: -242.24
Med: 0.0
Q3: 190.04
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of MECO 18 (-35263.98) 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
-0.27% 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: -6.3%
Med: 6.35%
Q3: 49.74%
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of MECO 18 (-0.3%) 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
12.08 years 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: -3.51 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 6.0 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of MECO 18 (12.08) 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 476.97. 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 23.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

476.974

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

23.935

Liquidity indicators evolution
MECO 18

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
476.97 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 87.04
Med: 274.98
Q3: 887.78
Good +33 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of MECO 18 (476.97) 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
23.93x 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: -3.13x
Med: 0.15x
Q3: 16.93x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of MECO 18 (23.9x) 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: 123 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 89 days. The gap of 34 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 74 days of revenue, i.e. 42 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-79%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

42 337 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

123 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

89 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

74 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MECO 18

Positioning of MECO 18 in its sector

Comparison with sector Production d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MECO 18 is estimated at 266 790 € (range 36 889€ - 1 056 117€). With an EBITDA of 162 834€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.69x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
85 tx
36k€ 266k€ 1056k€
266 790 € Range: 36 889€ - 1 056 117€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
162 834 € × 2.4x
Estimation 394 005 €
43 235€ - 1 478 377€
Revenue Multiple 30%
206 827 € × 0.69x
Estimation 143 091 €
28 171€ - 726 136€
Net Income Multiple 20%
46 639 € × 2.9x
Estimation 134 303 €
34 103€ - 495 441€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 MECO 18

What is the revenue of MECO 18 ?

The revenue of MECO 18 in 2023 is 207 k€.

Is MECO 18 profitable?

Yes, MECO 18 generated a net profit of 47 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of MECO 18 ?

The headquarters of MECO 18 is located in CAPDENAC-GARE (12700), in the department Aveyron.

Where to find the tax return of MECO 18 ?

The tax return of MECO 18 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 MECO 18 operate?

MECO 18 operates in the sector Production d'électricité (NAF code 35.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.