MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires. Based in LYON (69002), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 574 k€. 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 - MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT (SIREN 514311836)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 574 249 € 574 249 € 742 551 € 742 583 € 742 551 € 943 872 € 1 636 956 € 2 078 648 € 1 897 100 € 1 842 056 €
Net income -4 315 383 € 4 252 817 € 18 612 988 € 6 051 088 € 1 941 553 € -1 660 177 € -1 730 127 € -2 544 479 € -2 019 657 € -826 394 €
EBITDA 173 043 € 151 000 € 433 016 € -857 587 € -120 863 € -69 868 € -1 145 602 € -2 559 378 € -3 631 777 € -1 100 812 €
Net margin -751.5% 740.6% 2506.6% 814.9% 261.5% -175.9% -105.7% -122.4% -106.5% -44.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT achieves revenue of 574 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2024 (CAGR: -12.1%). Slight decline of 0% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 574 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 173 k€, representing 30.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -4.3 M€ (-751.5% 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

574 249 €

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

574 249 €

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

173 043 €

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

173 043 €

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

-4 315 383 €

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

30.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 58%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 48%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

57.873%

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

47.628%

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

-122.865%

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

-85.04

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
57.87 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 13.69
Q3: 116.56
Average +5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT (57.87) 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
47.63% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.95%
Med: 55.8%
Q3: 90.35%
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT (47.6%) 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
-85.04 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.15 years
Q3: 4.69 years
Excellent -38 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT (-85.04) 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 1.35. The company can meet its short-term commitments with a reasonable safety margin. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 3591.0x. 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

1.353

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

3590.987

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1.35 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.35
Med: 897.73
Q3: 5412.13
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT (1.35) 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
3590.99x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -144.56x
Med: -8.16x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT (3591.0x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 44 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 44 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-33488 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-19739%), freeing up 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

-53 417 894 €

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

0 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

44 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

-33488 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (26 transactions). This range of 670 347€ to 1 454 861€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
670k€ 1138k€ 1454k€
1 138 226 € Range: 670 347€ - 1 454 861€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 26 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.
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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 MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT

What is the revenue of MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT ?

The revenue of MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT in 2024 is 574 k€.

Is MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT profitable?

MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT ?

The headquarters of MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT is located in LYON (69002), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT ?

The tax return of MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT 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 MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT operate?

MERIEUX DEVELOPPEMENT operates in the sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires (NAF code 64.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.