METAL TRADING : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

METAL TRADING is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux. Based in SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE (78100), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 125.3 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 - METAL TRADING (SIREN 380202606)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 125 271 138 € 129 625 456 € 103 332 387 € 105 371 801 € 66 841 584 € 74 645 225 € 90 630 532 € 94 535 058 € 65 682 435 €
Net income 1 268 057 € 1 093 778 € 569 968 € 104 200 € 120 798 € 3 766 € 684 425 € 1 009 230 € 198 901 €
EBITDA 1 001 769 € 127 631 € 1 382 776 € 484 713 € 398 704 € 313 206 € 1 807 950 € 323 783 € -67 368 €
Net margin 1.0% 0.8% 0.6% 0.1% 0.2% 0.0% 0.8% 1.1% 0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, METAL TRADING achieves revenue of 125.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.4%. Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (117.8 M€), gross margin stands at 7.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 6%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.0 M€, representing 0.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.3 M€, i.e. 1.0% 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

125 271 138 €

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

7 506 447 €

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

1 001 769 €

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

2 814 202 €

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

1 268 057 €

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

0.8%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 95%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 32%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 7.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 1.0% 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

95.208%

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

31.597%

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

0.996%

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

7.62

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

40.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
95.21 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.21
Med: 11.92
Q3: 50.67
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In 2024, the debt ratio of METAL TRADING (95.21) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
31.6% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 28.45%
Med: 52.57%
Q3: 71.08%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of METAL TRADING (31.6%) 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
7.62 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.69 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of METAL TRADING (7.62) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 263.20. 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 228.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

263.197

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

228.258

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
263.2 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 172.14
Med: 274.65
Q3: 436.7
Average +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of METAL TRADING (263.20) 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
228.26x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.37x
Q3: 11.8x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of METAL TRADING (228.3x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 57 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 24 days. The gap of 33 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 8 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 73 days of revenue, i.e. 25.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +27%, 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

25 321 055 €

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

57 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

24 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

8 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

73 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
METAL TRADING

Positioning of METAL TRADING in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 4 884 443€ to 11 059 083€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
4884k€ 8785k€ 11059k€
8 785 564 € Range: 4 884 443€ - 11 059 083€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 23 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 METAL TRADING

What is the revenue of METAL TRADING ?

The revenue of METAL TRADING in 2024 is 125.3 M€.

Is METAL TRADING profitable?

Yes, METAL TRADING generated a net profit of 1.3 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of METAL TRADING ?

The headquarters of METAL TRADING is located in SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE (78100), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of METAL TRADING ?

The tax return of METAL TRADING 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 METAL TRADING operate?

METAL TRADING operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux (NAF code 46.72Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.