MERMOZ DIFFUSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MERMOZ DIFFUSION is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Coiffure. Based in CASSIS (13260), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 132 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 - MERMOZ DIFFUSION (SIREN 341918977)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 131 730 € 123 222 €
Net income 30 701 € 13 950 €
EBITDA 38 312 € 22 527 €
Net margin 23.3% 11.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, MERMOZ DIFFUSION achieves revenue of 132 k€. Vs 2017: +7%. After deducting consumption (15 k€), gross margin stands at 117 k€, i.e. a rate of 89%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 38 k€, representing 29.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +10.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 31 k€, i.e. 23.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

131 730 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

116 640 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

38 312 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

39 970 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

30 701 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

29.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 30%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 71%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 20.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

30.321%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

70.581%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

20.64%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

1.327

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

17.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
MERMOZ DIFFUSION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
30.32 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 18.29
Q3: 102.98
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of MERMOZ DIFFUSION (30.32) 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
70.58% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 5.09%
Med: 30.46%
Q3: 59.53%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of MERMOZ DIFFUSION (70.6%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
1.33 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.03 years
Q3: 2.02 years
Average -9 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of MERMOZ DIFFUSION (1.33) 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 1013.93. 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 1.5x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

1013.933

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

1.451

Liquidity indicators evolution
MERMOZ DIFFUSION

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1013.93 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 48.7
Med: 102.14
Q3: 194.26
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of MERMOZ DIFFUSION (1013.93) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
1.45x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.15x
Q3: 5.12x
Good

In 2018, the interest coverage of MERMOZ DIFFUSION (1.4x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 21 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 21 days. Inventory turnover is 35 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 276 days of revenue, i.e. 101 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

101 161 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

21 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

35 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

276 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MERMOZ DIFFUSION

Positioning of MERMOZ DIFFUSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Coiffure

Valuation estimate

Based on 207 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of MERMOZ DIFFUSION is estimated at 185 352 € (range 86 048€ - 329 372€). With an EBITDA of 38 312€, the sector multiple of 6.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.48x (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 2018
207 transactions
86k€ 185k€ 329k€
185 352 € Range: 86 048€ - 329 372€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
38 312 € × 6.3x
Estimation 239 765 €
108 078€ - 450 685€
Revenue Multiple 30%
131 730 € × 0.48x
Estimation 63 637 €
38 581€ - 92 486€
Net Income Multiple 20%
30 701 € × 7.6x
Estimation 231 893 €
102 174€ - 381 422€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 207 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 MERMOZ DIFFUSION

What is the revenue of MERMOZ DIFFUSION ?

The revenue of MERMOZ DIFFUSION in 2018 is 132 k€.

Is MERMOZ DIFFUSION profitable?

Yes, MERMOZ DIFFUSION generated a net profit of 31 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of MERMOZ DIFFUSION ?

The headquarters of MERMOZ DIFFUSION is located in CASSIS (13260), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of MERMOZ DIFFUSION ?

The tax return of MERMOZ DIFFUSION 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 MERMOZ DIFFUSION operate?

MERMOZ DIFFUSION operates in the sector Coiffure (NAF code 96.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.