MELCA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MELCA is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in ANTIBES (06600), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 166 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 - MELCA (SIREN 530756881)
Indicator 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 165 762 € 82 361 € 94 723 € 160 219 € 178 378 € 166 201 € 124 984 €
Net income 27 822 € 62 375 € 44 055 € 17 643 € 20 371 € 17 858 € 18 305 €
EBITDA 41 181 € 68 611 € 51 179 € 20 703 € 24 388 € 23 784 € 22 359 €
Net margin 16.8% 75.7% 46.5% 11.0% 11.4% 10.7% 14.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, MELCA achieves revenue of 166 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +4.1%). Vs 2021, growth of +101% (82 k€ -> 166 k€). After deducting consumption (43 k€), gross margin stands at 122 k€, i.e. a rate of 74%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 41 k€, representing 24.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+101%), EBITDA varies by -40%, reducing margin by 58.5 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 28 k€, i.e. 16.8% 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

165 762 €

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

122 368 €

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

41 181 €

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

33 846 €

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

27 822 €

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

24.8%

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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 3%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 24.9% 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

4.317%

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

3.487%

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

24.93%

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

0.283

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

60.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
MELCA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
4.32 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.2
Med: 35.0
Q3: 128.41
Good -28 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of MELCA (4.32) 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
3.49% 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 5.35%
Med: 29.08%
Q3: 53.84%
Average -42 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of MELCA (3.5%) 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
0.28 years 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.57 years
Q3: 3.01 years
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of MELCA (0.28) 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 153.48. 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 0.7x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

153.482

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

0.733

Liquidity indicators evolution
MELCA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
153.48 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 66.83
Med: 137.52
Q3: 259.63
Good +25 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of MELCA (153.48) 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
0.73x 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.54x
Q3: 4.44x
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of MELCA (0.7x) 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: 18 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 18 days. Inventory turnover is 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-117 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +67%, requiring additional financing.

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

-54 009 €

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

0 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

18 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

7 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

-117 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MELCA

Positioning of MELCA in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 689 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of MELCA is estimated at 199 906 € (range 106 188€ - 406 743€). With an EBITDA of 41 181€, the sector multiple of 6.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (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 2023
689 transactions
106k€ 199k€ 406k€
199 906 € Range: 106 188€ - 406 743€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
41 181 € × 6.3x
Estimation 259 098 €
139 707€ - 540 082€
Revenue Multiple 30%
165 762 € × 0.66x
Estimation 108 891 €
64 005€ - 154 536€
Net Income Multiple 20%
27 822 € × 6.8x
Estimation 188 454 €
85 669€ - 451 707€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 689 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 MELCA

What is the revenue of MELCA ?

The revenue of MELCA in 2023 is 166 k€.

Is MELCA profitable?

Yes, MELCA generated a net profit of 28 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of MELCA ?

The headquarters of MELCA is located in ANTIBES (06600), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of MELCA ?

The tax return of MELCA 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 MELCA operate?

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