MERCURIALE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MERCURIALE is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Tierce maintenance de systèmes et d’applications informatiques. Based in TRESSES (33370), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 2.6 M€. 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 - MERCURIALE (SIREN 439731563)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 2 623 916 € 2 349 902 €
Net income 993 178 € 783 715 €
EBITDA 1 469 875 € 1 166 363 €
Net margin 37.9% 33.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, MERCURIALE achieves revenue of 2.6 M€. Vs 2016, growth of +12% (2.3 M€ -> 2.6 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.5 M€, representing 56.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.4 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 993 k€, i.e. 37.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 623 916 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 623 916 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

1 469 875 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 443 128 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

993 178 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

56.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 85%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 47%. 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 1.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 38.0% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

84.611%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

47.046%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

37.987%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

1.719

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

51.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
MERCURIALE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
84.61 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.42
Q3: 33.12
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In 2017, the debt ratio of MERCURIALE (84.61) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
47.05% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 9.68%
Med: 34.2%
Q3: 57.02%
Good +18 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of MERCURIALE (47.0%) 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
1.72 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.77 years
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In 2017, the repayment capacity of MERCURIALE (1.72) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 754.02. 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 1.8x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

754.017

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

1.796

Liquidity indicators evolution
MERCURIALE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
754.02 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 126.73
Med: 197.24
Q3: 333.78
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of MERCURIALE (754.02) 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
1.8x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.38x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of MERCURIALE (1.8x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 180 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 99 days. The gap of 81 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 337 days of revenue, i.e. 2.5 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

2 453 178 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

180 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

99 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

337 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MERCURIALE

Positioning of MERCURIALE in its sector

Comparison with sector Tierce maintenance de systèmes et d’applications informatiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 215 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MERCURIALE is estimated at 1 137 165 € (range 465 509€ - 4 263 079€). With an EBITDA of 1 469 875€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2017
215 transactions
465k€ 1137k€ 4263k€
1 137 165 € Range: 465 509€ - 4 263 079€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 469 875 € × 1.0x
Estimation 1 435 552 €
542 213€ - 6 344 067€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 623 916 € × 0.16x
Estimation 421 174 €
225 918€ - 769 340€
Net Income Multiple 20%
993 178 € × 1.5x
Estimation 1 465 188 €
633 139€ - 4 301 221€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 215 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 MERCURIALE

What is the revenue of MERCURIALE ?

The revenue of MERCURIALE in 2017 is 2.6 M€.

Is MERCURIALE profitable?

Yes, MERCURIALE generated a net profit of 993 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of MERCURIALE ?

The headquarters of MERCURIALE is located in TRESSES (33370), in the department Gironde.

Where to find the tax return of MERCURIALE ?

The tax return of MERCURIALE 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 MERCURIALE operate?

MERCURIALE operates in the sector Tierce maintenance de systèmes et d’applications informatiques (NAF code 62.02B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.