METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in LA MADELEINE (59110), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 534 k€. 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 SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) (SIREN 750019846)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2016
Revenue 533 808 € 548 223 € 375 772 € 232 353 € 235 437 € 281 661 € N/C
Net income 326 998 € 584 645 € 141 498 € -183 050 € 567 059 € -521 807 € 202 716 €
EBITDA -139 985 € 43 204 € 1 514 € -99 837 € -91 756 € -50 265 € N/C
Net margin 61.3% 106.6% 37.7% -78.8% 240.9% -185.3% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) achieves revenue of 534 k€. Over the period 2019-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.6%. Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 534 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -140 k€, representing -26.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-3%), EBITDA varies by -424%, reducing margin by 34.1 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 327 k€, i.e. 61.3% 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

533 808 €

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

533 808 €

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

-139 985 €

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

-59 404 €

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

326 998 €

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

-26.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 74%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 45%. 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 5.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 57.1% 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

73.662%

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

45.399%

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

57.06%

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

5.456

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

99.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
73.66 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.06
Med: 14.64
Q3: 89.5
Average -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMO... (73.66) 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
45.4% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.6%
Med: 51.97%
Q3: 85.23%
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMO... (45.4%) 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
5.46 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.74 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMO... (5.46) 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 121.25. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

121.254

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

-96.046

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
121.25 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 116.82
Med: 458.52
Q3: 2178.3
Average -27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMO... (121.25) 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
-96.05x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -45.38x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.89x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMO... (-96.0x) 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: 536 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 165 days. The gap of 371 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 253 days of revenue, i.e. 376 k€ to permanently finance.

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

375 614 €

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

536 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

165 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

0 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

253 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) is estimated at 1 364 573 € (range 484 662€ - 3 592 968€). 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
103 transactions
484k€ 1364k€ 3592k€
1 364 573 € Range: 484 662€ - 3 592 968€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
533 808 € × 0.38x
Estimation 201 576 €
96 077€ - 407 113€
Net Income Multiple 20%
326 998 € × 9.5x
Estimation 3 109 071 €
1 067 541€ - 8 371 753€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 (Activités des sièges sociaux)

Compare METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) with other companies in the same sector:

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Frequently asked questions about METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA)

What is the revenue of METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) ?

The revenue of METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) in 2024 is 534 k€.

Is METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) profitable?

Yes, METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) generated a net profit of 327 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) ?

The headquarters of METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) is located in LA MADELEINE (59110), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) ?

The tax return of METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) 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 SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) operate?

METROPOLE SERVICES AUTOMOBILES (MSA) operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.