METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in CARQUEFOU (44470), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. (SIREN 388107443)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 739 239 € 2 657 169 € 1 881 859 € 1 602 966 € 1 564 692 € 1 798 376 € 1 644 931 € 1 526 796 € 1 212 224 €
Net income 382 886 € 437 058 € 314 128 € 199 106 € 86 452 € 323 280 € 240 596 € 134 130 € 38 682 €
EBITDA 607 202 € 745 487 € 477 960 € 355 477 € 364 421 € 578 764 € 462 641 € 359 954 € 191 130 €
Net margin 14.0% 16.4% 16.7% 12.4% 5.5% 18.0% 14.6% 8.8% 3.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. achieves revenue of 2.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.7%. Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 607 k€, representing 22.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+3%), EBITDA varies by -19%, reducing margin by 5.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 383 k€, i.e. 14.0% 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

2 739 239 €

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

2 739 239 €

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

607 202 €

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

425 011 €

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

382 886 €

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

22.2%

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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 81%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 20.7% 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 (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

0.0%

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

80.703%

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

20.68%

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

25.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.24
Q3: 42.82
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. (0.00) 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
80.7% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.26%
Med: 37.88%
Q3: 61.35%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. (80.7%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. (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 387.54. 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 4.5x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

387.536

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

4.507

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
387.54 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 148.99
Med: 229.96
Q3: 405.09
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. (387.54) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
4.51x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.04x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. (4.5x) 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: 103 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 79 days. The company must finance 24 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 44 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 140 days of revenue, i.e. 1.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +430%, 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

1 066 577 €

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

103 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

79 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

44 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

140 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 218 611€ to 1 663 937€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
218k€ 559k€ 1663k€
559 718 € Range: 218 611€ - 1 663 937€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S.

What is the revenue of METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. ?

The revenue of METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. in 2024 is 2.7 M€.

Is METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. profitable?

Yes, METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. generated a net profit of 383 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. ?

The headquarters of METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. is located in CARQUEFOU (44470), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. ?

The tax return of METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. 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 METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. operate?

METCUT RECHERCHES S.A.S. operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.