MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Services d'aménagement paysager . Based in GRAULHET (81300), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 155 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 - MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS (SIREN 531879187)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 155 289 € 179 203 € 157 142 €
Net income -4 811 € 52 421 € 187 €
EBITDA -7 666 € 29 816 € 8 715 €
Net margin -3.1% 29.3% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS achieves revenue of 155 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.6%). Significant drop of -13% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (21 k€), gross margin stands at 134 k€, i.e. a rate of 86%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -8 k€, representing -4.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-13%), EBITDA varies by -126%, reducing margin by 21.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -5 k€ (-3.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

155 289 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

134 177 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

-7 666 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-18 418 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-4 811 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-4.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 14%. 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 11%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 3.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

13.728%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

10.644%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

3.368%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

3.613

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

72.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
13.73 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 4.03
Med: 36.18
Q3: 108.51
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS (13.73) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
10.64% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 14.9%
Med: 35.03%
Q3: 54.83%
Average

In 2020, the financial autonomy of MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS (10.6%) 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
3.61 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.54 years
Q3: 2.14 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS (3.61) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 278.34. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

278.337

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

-0.196

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
278.34 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 132.57
Med: 197.47
Q3: 295.46
Good

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS (278.34) 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
-0.2x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.39x
Q3: 2.04x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS (-0.2x) 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: 60 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 35 days. The company must finance 25 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 62 days of revenue, i.e. 27 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

26 665 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

60 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

35 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

62 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS

Positioning of MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Services d'aménagement paysager

Valuation estimate

Based on 125 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS is estimated at 54 718 € (range 28 103€ - 77 654€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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 2020
125 transactions
28k€ 54k€ 77k€
54 718 € Range: 28 103€ - 77 654€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
155 289 € × 0.35x = 54 718 €
Range: 28 104€ - 77 654€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 125 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 MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS

What is the revenue of MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS ?

The revenue of MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS in 2020 is 155 k€.

Is MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS profitable?

MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS ?

The headquarters of MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS is located in GRAULHET (81300), in the department Tarn.

Where to find the tax return of MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS ?

The tax return of MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS 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 MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS operate?

MERIC PHILIPPE ESPACES VERTS operates in the sector Services d'aménagement paysager (NAF code 81.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.