META : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

META is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in VITRY-SUR-SEINE (94400), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 102 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 - META (SIREN 451234827)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2015 2014 2013
Revenue 102 250 € 72 688 € 130 105 € 112 129 € 114 046 € 129 667 € 125 290 € 108 451 €
Net income 29 627 € 18 163 € 9 266 € 4 278 € 1 824 € 2 544 € 11 836 € -2 126 €
EBITDA 35 893 € 22 639 € 14 551 € 3 672 € 4 502 € 4 281 € 15 789 € -935 €
Net margin 29.0% 25.0% 7.1% 3.8% 1.6% 2.0% 9.4% -2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, META achieves revenue of 102 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.7%). Vs 2020, growth of +41% (73 k€ -> 102 k€). After deducting consumption (22 k€), gross margin stands at 81 k€, i.e. a rate of 79%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 36 k€, representing 35.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.0 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 30 k€, i.e. 29.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

102 250 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

80 555 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

35 893 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

30 610 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

29 627 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

22.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 103%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 44%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 33.8% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

103.306%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

43.778%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

33.766%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.535

Solvency indicators evolution
META

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
103.31 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 1.38
Med: 53.42
Q3: 168.44
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of META (103.31) 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
43.78% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 9.07%
Med: 32.0%
Q3: 55.27%
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of META (43.8%) 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
0.54 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.73 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of META (0.54) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 25.53. 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 1.9x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

25.526

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

1.861

Liquidity indicators evolution
META

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
25.53 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 86.42
Med: 176.93
Q3: 313.83
Watch

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of META (25.53) 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
1.86x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.46x
Q3: 3.34x
Good -13 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of META (1.9x) 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: 12 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 88 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 76 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-485 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2013-2021, WCR increased by +35%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-137 769 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

12 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

88 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

-485 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of META in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 663 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of META is estimated at 170 853 € (range 96 474€ - 314 614€). With an EBITDA of 35 893€, the sector multiple of 5.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.87x (in line with sector norms). 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 2021
663 transactions
96k€ 170k€ 314k€
170 853 € Range: 96 474€ - 314 614€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
35 893 € × 5.7x
Estimation 204 257 €
117 653€ - 381 169€
Revenue Multiple 30%
102 250 € × 0.87x
Estimation 88 622 €
57 885€ - 146 380€
Net Income Multiple 20%
29 627 € × 7.1x
Estimation 210 692 €
101 413€ - 400 580€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 663 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 META

What is the revenue of META ?

The revenue of META in 2021 is 102 k€.

Is META profitable?

Yes, META generated a net profit of 30 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of META ?

The headquarters of META is located in VITRY-SUR-SEINE (94400), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of META ?

The tax return of META 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 META operate?

META operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.