METROPLAST : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

METROPLAST is a French company founded 41 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en matières plastiques. Based in COLOMBES (92700), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 31.8 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 - METROPLAST (SIREN 330023656)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 31 794 969 € 26 390 645 € 25 955 181 € 21 392 173 € 15 832 396 € 18 124 965 € 15 332 893 € 13 558 725 € 11 350 298 €
Net income 1 603 905 € 992 446 € 1 744 868 € 400 601 € 824 490 € 627 016 € 453 897 € 338 363 € -248 547 €
EBITDA 3 139 867 € 2 403 534 € 2 930 218 € 1 014 370 € 1 571 385 € 1 513 706 € 1 236 737 € 989 559 € 695 675 €
Net margin 5.0% 3.8% 6.7% 1.9% 5.2% 3.5% 3.0% 2.5% -2.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, METROPLAST achieves revenue of 31.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.7%. Vs 2023, growth of +20% (26.4 M€ -> 31.8 M€). After deducting consumption (22.7 M€), gross margin stands at 9.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 28%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3.1 M€, representing 9.9% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.6 M€, i.e. 5.0% 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

31 794 969 €

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

9 052 401 €

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

3 139 867 €

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

2 331 173 €

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

1 603 905 €

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

9.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 113%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

113.194%

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

22.068%

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

7.006%

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

1.518

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

27.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
METROPLAST

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
113.19 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.81
Med: 21.34
Q3: 62.69
Watch

In 2024, the debt ratio of METROPLAST (113.19) 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
22.07% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 34.69%
Med: 51.42%
Q3: 66.21%
Watch

In 2024, the financial autonomy of METROPLAST (22.1%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
1.52 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.67 years
Q3: 2.23 years
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of METROPLAST (1.52) 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 147.96. 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 9.8x. 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

147.957

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

9.771

Liquidity indicators evolution
METROPLAST

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
147.96 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 149.84
Med: 223.59
Q3: 339.99
Watch -28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of METROPLAST (147.96) 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
9.77x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.29x
Med: 3.95x
Q3: 10.02x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of METROPLAST (9.8x) 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: 61 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 73 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 12 days. Inventory turnover is 36 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 98 days of revenue, i.e. 8.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +21%, 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

8 629 473 €

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

61 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

73 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

36 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

98 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
METROPLAST

Positioning of METROPLAST in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'emballages en matières plastiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 76 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of METROPLAST is estimated at 4 479 160 € (range 1 891 209€ - 9 191 524€). With an EBITDA of 3 139 867€, the sector multiple of 1.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.20x (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
76 tx
1891k€ 4479k€ 9191k€
4 479 160 € Range: 1 891 209€ - 9 191 524€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
3 139 867 € × 1.3x
Estimation 3 965 255 €
1 581 679€ - 8 803 749€
Revenue Multiple 30%
31 794 969 € × 0.20x
Estimation 6 468 592 €
3 092 305€ - 8 705 135€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 603 905 € × 1.7x
Estimation 2 779 780 €
863 391€ - 10 890 545€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 76 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 METROPLAST

What is the revenue of METROPLAST ?

The revenue of METROPLAST in 2024 is 31.8 M€.

Is METROPLAST profitable?

Yes, METROPLAST generated a net profit of 1.6 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of METROPLAST ?

The headquarters of METROPLAST is located in COLOMBES (92700), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of METROPLAST ?

The tax return of METROPLAST 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 METROPLAST operate?

METROPLAST operates in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en matières plastiques (NAF code 22.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.