MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in PARIS (75002), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.3 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 - MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS (SIREN 813005998)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 313 243 € 728 085 € 1 146 116 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 1 502 059 € 1 741 576 € -5 781 537 € -259 268 € -949 356 € -322 541 € -141 789 € -86 250 € -20 219 €
EBITDA 239 293 € -1 585 954 € -1 540 920 € -2 147 066 € -1 066 261 € -594 727 € -536 702 € -488 993 € -184 797 €
Net margin 64.9% 239.2% -504.4% N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS achieves revenue of 2.3 M€. Over the period 2022-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +42.1%. Vs 2023, growth of +218% (728 k€ -> 2.3 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.3 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 239 k€, representing 10.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +228.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.5 M€, i.e. 64.9% 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

2 313 243 €

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

2 313 243 €

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

239 293 €

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

907 488 €

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

1 502 059 €

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

10.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5295%. 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 2%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

5294.772%

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

1.713%

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

-42.247%

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

-56.166

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5294.77 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 8.77
Q3: 62.6
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS (5294.77) 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
1.71% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.71%
Med: 62.26%
Q3: 91.3%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS (1.7%) 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
-56.17 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS (-56.17) 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 134.30. 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 1820.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

134.3

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

1820.838

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
134.3 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.65
Med: 681.09
Q3: 3914.52
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS (134.30) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
1820.84x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -74.77x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS (1820.8x) 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: 225 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 83 days. The gap of 142 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 (-314 days): operations structurally generate cash.

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

-2 017 587 €

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

225 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

83 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

0 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

-314 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS is estimated at 1 425 773 € (range 631 862€ - 3 726 436€). With an EBITDA of 239 293€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
54 tx
631k€ 1425k€ 3726k€
1 425 773 € Range: 631 862€ - 3 726 436€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
239 293 € × 4.8x
Estimation 1 157 185 €
195 883€ - 1 994 168€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 313 243 € × 0.59x
Estimation 1 361 972 €
847 319€ - 1 619 128€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 502 059 € × 1.5x
Estimation 2 192 949 €
1 398 626€ - 11 218 070€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS

What is the revenue of MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS ?

The revenue of MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS in 2024 is 2.3 M€.

Is MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS profitable?

Yes, MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS generated a net profit of 1.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS ?

The headquarters of MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS is located in PARIS (75002), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS ?

The tax return of MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS 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 MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS operate?

MERIDIAM AFRICA INVESTMENTS operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.