METROPOLE 1850 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

METROPOLE 1850 is a French company founded 65 years ago, specialized in the sector Services administratifs combinés de bureau. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 19.7 M€. 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 - METROPOLE 1850 (SIREN 076120062)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 19 689 133 € 18 005 375 € 15 522 723 € 2 794 557 € 9 387 166 € 4 840 000 € 4 039 000 € 409 000 €
Net income -816 991 € -520 410 € -1 321 330 € -7 194 714 € -3 853 764 € -4 906 000 € -1 367 000 € -793 000 €
EBITDA 4 538 742 € 4 073 073 € 3 679 510 € -2 280 912 € 1 468 113 € 445 000 € 3 341 000 € 35 000 €
Net margin -4.1% -2.9% -8.5% -257.5% -41.1% -101.4% -33.8% -193.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, METROPOLE 1850 achieves revenue of 19.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +62.3%. Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (2.5 M€), gross margin stands at 17.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 87%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4.5 M€, representing 23.1% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -817 k€ (-4.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

19 689 133 €

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

17 164 229 €

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

4 538 742 €

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

456 927 €

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

-816 991 €

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

23.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 14%. 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 73%. 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 3.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 14.8% 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 (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

13.893%

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

72.727%

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

14.808%

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

3.326

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

56.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
13.89 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.23
Q3: 90.41
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of METROPOLE 1850 (13.89) 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
72.73% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.18%
Med: 39.1%
Q3: 79.71%
Good +20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of METROPOLE 1850 (72.7%) 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
3.33 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 2.9 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of METROPOLE 1850 (3.33) 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 53.73. 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 31.9x. 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

53.735

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

31.934

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
53.73 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 104.39
Med: 336.39
Q3: 1728.48
Watch -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of METROPOLE 1850 (53.73) 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
31.93x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -24.69x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.2x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of METROPOLE 1850 (31.9x) 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: 24 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 143 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 119 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 50 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). WCR is negative (-75 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-111%), freeing up cash.

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

-4 118 967 €

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

24 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

143 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

50 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

-75 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of METROPOLE 1850 in its sector

Comparison with sector Services administratifs combinés de bureau

Valuation estimate

Based on 173 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of METROPOLE 1850 is estimated at 12 586 939 € (range 3 859 191€ - 25 283 081€). With an EBITDA of 4 538 742€, the sector multiple of 3.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
173 transactions
3859k€ 12586k€ 25283k€
12 586 939 € Range: 3 859 191€ - 25 283 081€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
4 538 742 € × 3.4x
Estimation 15 598 026 €
4 273 239€ - 30 195 613€
Revenue Multiple 30%
19 689 133 € × 0.38x
Estimation 7 568 463 €
3 169 111€ - 17 095 530€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 173 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 METROPOLE 1850

What is the revenue of METROPOLE 1850 ?

The revenue of METROPOLE 1850 in 2024 is 19.7 M€.

Is METROPOLE 1850 profitable?

METROPOLE 1850 recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of METROPOLE 1850 ?

The headquarters of METROPOLE 1850 is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of METROPOLE 1850 ?

The tax return of METROPOLE 1850 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 METROPOLE 1850 operate?

METROPOLE 1850 operates in the sector Services administratifs combinés de bureau (NAF code 82.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.