MERINO AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MERINO AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 50 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in PERPIGNAN (66000), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 1.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - MERINO AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 326699402)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 736 982 € 2 146 221 € 2 984 609 € 3 435 591 €
Net income -41 131 € -87 408 € -147 228 € 29 170 €
EBITDA -15 742 € -36 186 € -130 480 € -5 360 €
Net margin -2.4% -4.1% -4.9% 0.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, MERINO AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 1.7 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2019 (CAGR: -20.3%). Significant drop of -19% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (901 k€), gross margin stands at 836 k€, i.e. a rate of 48%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -16 k€, representing -0.9% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -41 k€ (-2.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 736 982 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

835 923 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

-15 742 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

12 575 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-41 131 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-0.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

30.918%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

-3.162%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

9.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
MERINO AUTOMOBILES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 3.78
Med: 26.76
Q3: 91.27
Excellent -44 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of MERINO AUTOMOBILES (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
30.92% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 17.55%
Med: 41.24%
Q3: 61.01%
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of MERINO AUTOMOBILES (30.9%) 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
0.0 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.44 years
Q3: 2.29 years
Excellent

In 2019, the repayment capacity of MERINO AUTOMOBILES (0.00) 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 100.19. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

100.189

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
100.19 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 120.67
Med: 184.72
Q3: 284.63
Average

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of MERINO AUTOMOBILES (100.19) 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
0.0x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.58x
Q3: 3.96x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of MERINO AUTOMOBILES (0.0x) 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: 25 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 55 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 30 days. Inventory turnover is 14 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 31 days of revenue, i.e. 149 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-79%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

148 738 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

25 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

55 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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

14 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

31 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MERINO AUTOMOBILES

Positioning of MERINO AUTOMOBILES in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 156 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of MERINO AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 624 743 € (range 306 805€ - 1 070 882€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2019
156 transactions
306k€ 624k€ 1070k€
624 743 € Range: 306 805€ - 1 070 882€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
1 736 982 € × 0.36x = 624 743 €
Range: 306 806€ - 1 070 883€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 156 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...).

Similar companies (Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers)

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Frequently asked questions about MERINO AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of MERINO AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of MERINO AUTOMOBILES in 2019 is 1.7 M€.

Is MERINO AUTOMOBILES profitable?

MERINO AUTOMOBILES recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of MERINO AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of MERINO AUTOMOBILES is located in PERPIGNAN (66000), in the department Pyrenees-Orientales.

Where to find the tax return of MERINO AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of MERINO AUTOMOBILES 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 MERINO AUTOMOBILES operate?

MERINO AUTOMOBILES operates in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.