MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE is a French company founded 47 years ago, specialized in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques. Based in BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE (19100), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.3 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 - MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE (SIREN 315348987)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 261 679 € 3 079 769 € 2 782 205 € 2 213 977 € 1 709 868 € 1 570 362 € 1 579 954 € 1 538 590 €
Net income 115 104 € 126 770 € 150 000 € 242 975 € 139 228 € 161 588 € 128 695 € 124 762 €
EBITDA 194 475 € 169 615 € 231 298 € 377 060 € 204 459 € 250 083 € 197 991 € 246 699 €
Net margin 3.5% 4.1% 5.4% 11.0% 8.1% 10.3% 8.1% 8.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE achieves revenue of 3.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.8%. Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (502 k€), gross margin stands at 2.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 85%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 194 k€, representing 6.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 115 k€, i.e. 3.5% 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

3 261 679 €

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

2 759 554 €

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

194 475 €

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

151 177 €

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

115 104 €

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

6.0%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 23%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. 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

7.31%

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

23.473%

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

4.037%

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

0.836

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

28.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.31 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.8
Q3: 35.12
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE ... (7.31) 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
23.47% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 15.09%
Med: 44.33%
Q3: 67.75%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE ... (23.5%) 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
0.84 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.85 years
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE ... (0.84) 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 114.66. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

114.66

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
114.66 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 144.96
Med: 248.4
Q3: 435.6
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE ... (114.66) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.0x
Average -37 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE ... (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: 386 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 764 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 378 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 474 days of revenue, i.e. 4.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +100%, 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

4 293 152 €

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

386 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

764 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

6 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

474 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE in its sector

Comparison with sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 50 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE is estimated at 525 603 € (range 273 256€ - 1 322 042€). With an EBITDA of 194 475€, the sector multiple of 1.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
50 tx
273k€ 525k€ 1322k€
525 603 € Range: 273 256€ - 1 322 042€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
194 475 € × 1.8x
Estimation 353 550 €
184 209€ - 1 201 112€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 261 679 € × 0.32x
Estimation 1 039 653 €
517 999€ - 1 982 390€
Net Income Multiple 20%
115 104 € × 1.6x
Estimation 184 666 €
128 761€ - 633 846€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 50 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 (Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques)

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Frequently asked questions about MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE

What is the revenue of MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE ?

The revenue of MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE in 2024 is 3.3 M€.

Is MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE profitable?

Yes, MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE generated a net profit of 115 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE ?

The headquarters of MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE is located in BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE (19100), in the department Correze.

Where to find the tax return of MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE ?

The tax return of MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE 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 MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE operate?

MESSAGERIES DE PRESSE DE BRIVE operates in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques (NAF code 46.18Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.