METROPOLE MATERIAUX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

METROPOLE MATERIAUX is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction . Based in HAUBOURDIN (59320), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 2.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - METROPOLE MATERIAUX (SIREN 844622324)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 2 663 352 € 3 298 903 € 2 471 897 € 1 756 473 € 762 761 €
Net income 105 115 € 6 534 € 16 820 € 94 674 € 37 283 €
EBITDA -147 098 € 34 568 € 77 530 € 138 302 € 76 701 €
Net margin 3.9% 0.2% 0.7% 5.4% 4.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, METROPOLE MATERIAUX achieves revenue of 2.7 M€. Over the period 2019-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +36.7%. Significant drop of -19% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (2.1 M€), gross margin stands at 539 k€, i.e. a rate of 20%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -147 k€, representing -5.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-19%), EBITDA varies by -526%, reducing margin by 6.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 105 k€, i.e. 3.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 663 352 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

538 586 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-147 098 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-183 204 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

105 115 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-5.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 54%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 18%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

53.721%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

17.753%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-9.315%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-0.672

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
53.72 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 2.57
Med: 20.68
Q3: 66.59
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of METROPOLE MATERIAUX (53.72) 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
17.75% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 23.87%
Med: 44.0%
Q3: 61.5%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of METROPOLE MATERIAUX (17.8%) 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
-0.67 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.61 years
Q3: 2.59 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of METROPOLE MATERIAUX (-0.67) 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 133.11. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

133.109

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-34.32

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
133.11 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 162.74
Med: 229.49
Q3: 335.87
Average

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of METROPOLE MATERIAUX (133.11) 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
-34.32x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 6.21x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of METROPOLE MATERIAUX (-34.3x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 71 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 102 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 31 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 45 days of revenue, i.e. 333 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

332 839 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

71 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

102 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

45 j

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

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 118 183€ to 391 262€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
118k€ 161k€ 391k€
161 471 € Range: 118 183€ - 391 262€
NAF 5 année 2023

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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction )

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Frequently asked questions about METROPOLE MATERIAUX

What is the revenue of METROPOLE MATERIAUX ?

The revenue of METROPOLE MATERIAUX in 2023 is 2.7 M€.

Is METROPOLE MATERIAUX profitable?

Yes, METROPOLE MATERIAUX generated a net profit of 105 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of METROPOLE MATERIAUX ?

The headquarters of METROPOLE MATERIAUX is located in HAUBOURDIN (59320), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of METROPOLE MATERIAUX ?

The tax return of METROPOLE MATERIAUX 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 MATERIAUX operate?

METROPOLE MATERIAUX operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction (NAF code 46.73A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.