MERLIN T P : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MERLIN T P is a French company founded 53 years ago, specialized in the sector Construction de réseaux pour fluides. Based in PANNES (45700), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.9 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 - MERLIN T P (SIREN 775532955)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 7 926 660 € 7 641 277 € N/C 6 460 595 € 5 750 007 € 5 779 782 € 5 459 912 €
Net income 318 943 € 459 686 € 572 643 € 330 334 € 453 954 € 459 130 € 462 142 €
EBITDA 396 297 € 559 352 € N/C 439 278 € 283 624 € 643 612 € 583 715 €
Net margin 4.0% 6.0% N/C 5.1% 7.9% 7.9% 8.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MERLIN T P achieves revenue of 7.9 M€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.4%. Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (2.4 M€), gross margin stands at 5.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 69%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 396 k€, representing 5.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+4%), EBITDA varies by -29%, reducing margin by 2.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 319 k€, i.e. 4.0% 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

7 926 660 €

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

5 494 494 €

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

396 297 €

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

351 360 €

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

318 943 €

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

5.0%

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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 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 4.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

0.227%

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

36.011%

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

3.975%

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

0.0

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

13.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.23 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.15
Med: 24.5
Q3: 76.99
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of MERLIN T P (0.23) 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
36.01% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 16.46%
Med: 32.68%
Q3: 51.92%
Good -21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MERLIN T P (36.0%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.65 years
Q3: 2.23 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MERLIN T P (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 148.32. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

148.324

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

0.127

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
148.32 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 137.66
Med: 183.25
Q3: 263.2
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MERLIN T P (148.32) 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
0.13x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.07x
Q3: 7.11x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of MERLIN T P (0.1x) 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: 34 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 55 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 21 days. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 31 days of revenue, i.e. 681 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2024, WCR increased by +122%, requiring additional financing.

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

681 138 €

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

34 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

55 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

3 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

31 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MERLIN T P in its sector

Comparison with sector Construction de réseaux pour fluides

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (33 transactions). This range of 283 121€ to 1 619 018€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
283k€ 370k€ 1619k€
370 527 € Range: 283 121€ - 1 619 018€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 33 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 MERLIN T P

What is the revenue of MERLIN T P ?

The revenue of MERLIN T P in 2024 is 7.9 M€.

Is MERLIN T P profitable?

Yes, MERLIN T P generated a net profit of 319 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MERLIN T P ?

The headquarters of MERLIN T P is located in PANNES (45700), in the department Loiret.

Where to find the tax return of MERLIN T P ?

The tax return of MERLIN T P 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 MERLIN T P operate?

MERLIN T P operates in the sector Construction de réseaux pour fluides (NAF code 42.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.