MEREL FLAUD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MEREL FLAUD is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce et réparation de motocycles. Based in NICE (06300), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.9 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 - MEREL FLAUD (SIREN 351097977)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 926 614 € N/C 534 065 € 1 500 348 € 1 481 760 € 1 470 898 € 1 478 644 € 1 555 139 € 1 728 306 €
Net income -14 288 € -49 374 € 18 820 € 20 525 € 22 981 € 76 202 € 72 595 € 61 547 € 60 060 €
EBITDA -1 373 € N/C 19 680 € 42 046 € 36 380 € 115 170 € 86 042 € 67 379 € 62 800 €
Net margin -0.7% N/C 3.5% 1.4% 1.6% 5.2% 4.9% 4.0% 3.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MEREL FLAUD achieves revenue of 1.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.4%). After deducting consumption (1.5 M€), gross margin stands at 465 k€, i.e. a rate of 24%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1 k€, representing -0.1% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -14 k€ (-0.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

1 926 614 €

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

464 747 €

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

-1 373 €

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

-7 507 €

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

-14 288 €

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

-0.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 78%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 40%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

77.796%

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

39.854%

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

-0.57%

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

-20.116

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

8.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
MEREL FLAUD

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
77.8 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.73
Med: 34.51
Q3: 99.55
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of MEREL FLAUD (77.80) 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
39.85% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 18.65%
Med: 38.73%
Q3: 59.85%
Good -19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MEREL FLAUD (39.9%) 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
-20.12 years 2024
2022
2024
Q1: -0.34 years
Med: 0.46 years
Q3: 3.26 years
Excellent -51 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MEREL FLAUD (-20.12) 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 284.66. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

284.663

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

-1142.462

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
284.66 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 160.09
Med: 227.3
Q3: 352.06
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MEREL FLAUD (284.66) 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
-1142.46x 2024
2022
2024
Q1: -0.63x
Med: 1.46x
Q3: 12.42x
Watch -73 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of MEREL FLAUD (-1142.5x) 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. Average customer payment term: 5 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 27 days. Inventory turnover is 77 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 87 days of revenue, i.e. 467 k€ to permanently finance.

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

466 838 €

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

5 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

32 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

77 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

87 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MEREL FLAUD

Positioning of MEREL FLAUD in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce et réparation de motocycles

Valuation estimate

Based on 137 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MEREL FLAUD is estimated at 328 068 € (range 188 687€ - 514 996€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.17x (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 2024
137 transactions
188k€ 328k€ 514k€
328 068 € Range: 188 687€ - 514 996€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
1 926 614 € × 0.17x = 328 068 €
Range: 188 687€ - 514 997€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 137 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 MEREL FLAUD

What is the revenue of MEREL FLAUD ?

The revenue of MEREL FLAUD in 2024 is 1.9 M€.

Is MEREL FLAUD profitable?

MEREL FLAUD recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MEREL FLAUD ?

The headquarters of MEREL FLAUD is located in NICE (06300), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of MEREL FLAUD ?

The tax return of MEREL FLAUD 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 MEREL FLAUD operate?

MEREL FLAUD operates in the sector Commerce et réparation de motocycles (NAF code 45.40Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.