MER SEA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MER SEA is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in PARIS (75009), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 202 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - MER SEA (SIREN 818777112)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 201 925 € 120 610 € 64 031 € 48 160 € N/C N/C
Net income -364 398 € -347 661 € -231 736 € -513 879 € 50 505 € -15 515 €
EBITDA -369 656 € -301 077 € -202 740 € -423 865 € N/C N/C
Net margin -180.5% -288.3% -361.9% -1067.0% N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, MER SEA achieves revenue of 202 k€. Over the period 2019-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +61.3%. Vs 2021, growth of +67% (121 k€ -> 202 k€). After deducting consumption (5 k€), gross margin stands at 197 k€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -370 k€, representing -183.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +66.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -364 k€ (-180.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

201 925 €

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

197 220 €

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

-369 656 €

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

-372 398 €

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

-364 398 €

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

-175.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 477%. 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 14%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

477.352%

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

14.062%

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

-176.039%

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

-5.739

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

12.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
MER SEA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
477.35 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.51
Med: 24.26
Q3: 115.89
Average

In 2022, the debt ratio of MER SEA (477.35) 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
14.06% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 18.08%
Med: 52.89%
Q3: 84.23%
Average

In 2022, the financial autonomy of MER SEA (14.1%) 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
-5.74 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.34 years
Q3: 4.08 years
Excellent

In 2022, the repayment capacity of MER SEA (-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 62.16. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

62.16

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

-12.126

Liquidity indicators evolution
MER SEA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
62.16 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 101.19
Med: 345.91
Q3: 1581.92
Watch

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of MER SEA (62.16) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-12.13x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -30.73x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.5x
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of MER SEA (-12.1x) 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: 331 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 228 days. The gap of 103 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-179 days): operations structurally generate cash.

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

-100 643 €

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

331 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

228 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

0 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

-179 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MER SEA

Positioning of MER SEA in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of MER SEA is estimated at 130 492 € (range 31 739€ - 234 161€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.65x (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
107 transactions
31k€ 130k€ 234k€
130 492 € Range: 31 739€ - 234 161€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
201 925 € × 0.65x = 130 492 €
Range: 31 739€ - 234 162€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 MER SEA

What is the revenue of MER SEA ?

The revenue of MER SEA in 2022 is 202 k€.

Is MER SEA profitable?

MER SEA recorded a net loss in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of MER SEA ?

The headquarters of MER SEA is located in PARIS (75009), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of MER SEA ?

The tax return of MER SEA 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 MER SEA operate?

MER SEA operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.