MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de livres. Based in GERBAMONT (88120), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 43 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 - MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE (SIREN 442116927)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 43 093 € 43 534 € 29 115 € 37 640 €
Net income -685 € 5 811 € -1 678 € 276 €
EBITDA -1 365 € 7 657 € -1 307 € -10 €
Net margin -1.6% 13.3% -5.8% 0.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE achieves revenue of 43 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +4.6%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 43 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 -1 k€, representing -3.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-1%), EBITDA varies by -118%, reducing margin by 20.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -685 € (-1.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

43 093 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

43 093 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

-1 365 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-450 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-685 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-3.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 35%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 51%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

35.099%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

51.374%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

-3.713%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

-5.735

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
35.1 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.34
Q3: 48.74
Average +42 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE (35.10) 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
51.37% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 2.81%
Med: 29.97%
Q3: 61.51%
Good

In 2019, the financial autonomy of MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE (51.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
-5.74 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.51 years
Excellent

In 2019, the repayment capacity of MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE (-5.74) 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 326.35. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

326.347

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

-17.216

Liquidity indicators evolution
MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
326.35 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 128.88
Med: 213.84
Q3: 408.99
Good +15 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE (326.35) 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
-17.22x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.5x
Watch

In 2019, the interest coverage of MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE (-17.2x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Inventory turnover is 481 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 228 days of revenue, i.e. 27 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +24%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

27 272 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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

481 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

228 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE

Positioning of MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de livres

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE is estimated at 10 520 € (range 5 193€ - 19 765€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
104 transactions
5k€ 10k€ 19k€
10 520 € Range: 5 193€ - 19 765€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
43 093 € × 0.24x = 10 521 €
Range: 5 193€ - 19 765€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE

What is the revenue of MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE ?

The revenue of MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE in 2019 is 43 k€.

Is MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE profitable?

MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE ?

The headquarters of MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE is located in GERBAMONT (88120), in the department Vosges.

Where to find the tax return of MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE ?

The tax return of MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE 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 MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE operate?

MEMOIRE DE LORRAINE operates in the sector Édition de livres (NAF code 58.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.