MELO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MELO is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres activités récréatives et de loisirs. Based in CHAMBERY (73000), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 792 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 - MELO (SIREN 448786137)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 791 839 € 494 928 € 453 594 € 448 633 € 455 059 € 537 472 € 571 201 €
Net income 90 755 € 150 332 € 86 701 € 68 545 € 47 578 € 96 641 € 86 788 €
EBITDA 133 436 € 198 312 € 121 419 € 96 344 € 74 428 € 126 491 € 134 372 €
Net margin 11.5% 30.4% 19.1% 15.3% 10.5% 18.0% 15.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, MELO achieves revenue of 792 k€. Over the period 2016-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.6%. Vs 2021, growth of +60% (495 k€ -> 792 k€). After deducting consumption (296 k€), gross margin stands at 496 k€, i.e. a rate of 63%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 133 k€, representing 16.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+60%), EBITDA varies by -33%, reducing margin by 23.2 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 91 k€, i.e. 11.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

791 839 €

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

496 025 €

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

133 436 €

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

117 304 €

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

90 755 €

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

16.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 11%. 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 81%. 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 0.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 12.8% 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 (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

10.585%

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

81.287%

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

12.831%

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

0.651

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

43.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
MELO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.59 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 23.39
Q3: 112.96
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of MELO (10.59) 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
81.29% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 2.19%
Med: 28.72%
Q3: 58.92%
Excellent

In 2022, the financial autonomy of MELO (81.3%) 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
0.65 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.03 years
Q3: 2.05 years
Average

In 2022, the repayment capacity of MELO (0.65) 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 498.53. 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 1.0x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

498.529

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

1.033

Liquidity indicators evolution
MELO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
498.53 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 91.36
Med: 176.87
Q3: 365.72
Excellent +13 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of MELO (498.53) 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
1.03x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.3x
Good

In 2022, the interest coverage of MELO (1.0x) 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: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 31 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 29 days. Inventory turnover is 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 4 days of revenue, i.e. 8 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2022, WCR increased by +146%, requiring additional financing.

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

8 037 €

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

2 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

31 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

7 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

4 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MELO

Positioning of MELO in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres activités récréatives et de loisirs

Valuation estimate

Based on 114 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MELO is estimated at 651 942 € (range 357 775€ - 1 127 318€). With an EBITDA of 133 436€, the sector multiple of 5.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.72x (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
114 transactions
357k€ 651k€ 1127k€
651 942 € Range: 357 775€ - 1 127 318€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
133 436 € × 5.1x
Estimation 680 431 €
393 836€ - 1 062 913€
Revenue Multiple 30%
791 839 € × 0.72x
Estimation 571 206 €
263 381€ - 1 085 264€
Net Income Multiple 20%
90 755 € × 7.7x
Estimation 701 827 €
409 217€ - 1 351 415€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 114 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 MELO

What is the revenue of MELO ?

The revenue of MELO in 2022 is 792 k€.

Is MELO profitable?

Yes, MELO generated a net profit of 91 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of MELO ?

The headquarters of MELO is located in CHAMBERY (73000), in the department Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of MELO ?

The tax return of MELO 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 MELO operate?

MELO operates in the sector Autres activités récréatives et de loisirs (NAF code 93.29Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.