MEFL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MEFL is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in COLOMBE (38690), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 189 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 - MEFL (SIREN 493512966)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 188 715 € 200 123 € 291 343 € 262 123 € 236 582 € 221 534 €
Net income -11 620 € -17 285 € -1 926 € 10 287 € 2 653 € 5 530 €
EBITDA -15 381 € -18 683 € -4 135 € 8 224 € 2 075 € 3 710 €
Net margin -6.2% -8.6% -0.7% 3.9% 1.1% 2.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, MEFL achieves revenue of 189 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.2%). Slight decline of -6% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (105 k€), gross margin stands at 84 k€, i.e. a rate of 44%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -15 k€, representing -8.2% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -12 k€ (-6.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

188 715 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

83 630 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

-15 381 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-10 842 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-11 620 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-6.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 168%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

168.0%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

29.025%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

-6.96%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

-3.566

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

19.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
MEFL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
168.0 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 1.38
Med: 53.42
Q3: 168.44
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of MEFL (168.00) 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
29.02% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 9.07%
Med: 32.0%
Q3: 55.27%
Average -28 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of MEFL (29.0%) 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
-3.57 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.73 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Excellent

In 2021, the repayment capacity of MEFL (-3.57) 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 204.38. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

204.383

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

-4.473

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
204.38 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 86.42
Med: 176.93
Q3: 313.83
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of MEFL (204.38) 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
-4.47x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.46x
Q3: 3.34x
Average

In 2021, the interest coverage of MEFL (-4.5x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 4 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 16 days. Inventory turnover is 10 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-6 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-292%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-3 352 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

4 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

20 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

10 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

-6 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MEFL in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 663 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of MEFL is estimated at 163 563 € (range 106 833€ - 270 163€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.87x (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 2021
663 transactions
106k€ 163k€ 270k€
163 563 € Range: 106 833€ - 270 163€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
188 715 € × 0.87x = 163 563 €
Range: 106 833€ - 270 163€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 663 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 MEFL

What is the revenue of MEFL ?

The revenue of MEFL in 2021 is 189 k€.

Is MEFL profitable?

MEFL recorded a net loss in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of MEFL ?

The headquarters of MEFL is located in COLOMBE (38690), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of MEFL ?

The tax return of MEFL 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 MEFL operate?

MEFL operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.