MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS is a French company founded 26 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques inorganiques de base n.c.a.. Based in TROSLY-BREUIL (60350), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 36.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS (SIREN 429980568)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 36 496 647 € 23 374 508 € 36 725 828 € 32 367 896 € 25 855 890 € 21 160 081 € 20 719 268 € 20 950 018 € 17 882 102 €
Net income 5 083 290 € 2 136 590 € 4 417 470 € 5 083 427 € 3 323 639 € 1 510 184 € 3 569 428 € 4 320 641 € 2 420 587 €
EBITDA 8 258 381 € 4 621 483 € 5 897 540 € 8 418 168 € 6 090 912 € 3 016 365 € 4 348 783 € 4 450 726 € 3 734 721 €
Net margin 13.9% 9.1% 12.0% 15.7% 12.9% 7.1% 17.2% 20.6% 13.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS achieves revenue of 36.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.3%. Vs 2023, growth of +56% (23.4 M€ -> 36.5 M€). After deducting consumption (15.1 M€), gross margin stands at 21.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 59%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 8.3 M€, representing 22.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5.1 M€, i.e. 13.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

36 496 647 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

21 442 111 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

8 258 381 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

5 891 886 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

5 083 290 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

22.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 85%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 20.5% 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 (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

85.316%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

20.524%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

45.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.78
Q3: 24.44
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
85.32% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 37.18%
Med: 52.32%
Q3: 73.27%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS (85.3%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.05 years
Q3: 1.18 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS (0.00) 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 255.85. 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 3.0x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

255.849

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

3.045

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
255.85 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 110.5
Med: 196.93
Q3: 369.67
Good -17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS (255.85) 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
3.04x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 3.18x
Q3: 8.53x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS (3.0x) 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: 34 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 61 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 27 days. Inventory turnover is 62 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 138 days of revenue, i.e. 13.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +180%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

13 946 829 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

34 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

61 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

62 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

138 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques inorganiques de base n.c.a.

Valuation estimate

Based on 74 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS is estimated at 4 330 426 € (range 1 812 867€ - 12 994 992€). With an EBITDA of 8 258 381€, the sector multiple of 0.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
74 tx
1812k€ 4330k€ 12994k€
4 330 426 € Range: 1 812 867€ - 12 994 992€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
8 258 381 € × 0.6x
Estimation 5 161 701 €
1 563 759€ - 11 903 043€
Revenue Multiple 30%
36 496 647 € × 0.11x
Estimation 4 008 947 €
2 616 179€ - 9 120 954€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 083 290 € × 0.5x
Estimation 2 734 462 €
1 230 672€ - 21 535 921€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 74 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 MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS

What is the revenue of MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ?

The revenue of MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS in 2024 is 36.5 M€.

Is MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS profitable?

Yes, MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS generated a net profit of 5.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ?

The headquarters of MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS is located in TROSLY-BREUIL (60350), in the department Oise.

Where to find the tax return of MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ?

The tax return of MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS 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 MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS operate?

MERCK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS operates in the sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques inorganiques de base n.c.a. (NAF code 20.13B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.