Employees: 21 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: GECreation date: 2014-12-17 (11 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Edition de logiciels applicatifsLocation: PARIS (75008), Paris
METROSCOPE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
METROSCOPE is a French company
founded 11 years ago,
specialized in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs.
Based in PARIS (75008),
this company of category GE
shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.6 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, METROSCOPE achieves revenue of 4.6 M€. Over the period 2019-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +70.2%. Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 4.6 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 -630 k€, representing -13.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -2.2 M€ (-48.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
4 562 400 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
4 562 400 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
-630 149 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-2 494 807 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
-2 229 568 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
-13.8%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 105%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 40%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
105.162%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
40.358%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
-7.921%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
-11.25
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.0
0.0
-672.198
-300.532
-280.769
235.367
-494.591
0.0
105.162
Financial autonomy
81.137
0.737
-12.221
-43.105
-48.177
20.179
-18.388
53.84
40.358
Repayment capacity
0.0
0.0
-6.799
-5.16
-18.63
3.243
-13.513
0.0
-11.25
Cash flow / Revenue
None%
None%
None%
-243.144%
-24.897%
31.721%
-11.183%
-7.732%
-7.921%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
105.162024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.29
Q3: 44.39
Watch+51 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of METROSCOPE (105.16) 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
40.36%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.65%
Med: 39.77%
Q3: 62.21%
Good+26 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of METROSCOPE (40.4%) 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
-11.25 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.8 years
Excellent
In 2024, the repayment capacity of METROSCOPE (-11.25) 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 332.19. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
332.188
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
-14.358
Liquidity indicators evolution METROSCOPE
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
530.147
100.743
201.492
402.822
369.177
111.3
124.843
270.616
332.188
Interest coverage
0.0
-6.846
-7.29
-5.567
-39.006
5.722
-49.232
-8.987
-14.358
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
332.192024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 146.39
Med: 243.79
Q3: 459.15
Good+35 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of METROSCOPE (332.19) 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
-14.36x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.19x
Average
In 2024, the interest coverage of METROSCOPE (-14.4x) 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: 28 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 81 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 53 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 275 days of revenue, i.e. 3.5 M€ to permanently finance.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
3 481 066 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
28 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
81 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
275 j
WCR and payment terms evolution METROSCOPE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
0 €
0 €
0 €
14 894 €
-83 490 €
-953 785 €
755 031 €
1 676 173 €
3 481 066 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
60
3
4
4
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
0
0
0
151
28
10
18
261
28
Supplier payment term (days)
259
269
191
195
156
84
53
61
81
Positioning of METROSCOPE in its sector
Comparison with sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs
Valuation estimate
Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of METROSCOPE is estimated at
1 135 271 €
(range 501 513€ - 2 498 535€).
The price/revenue ratio is 0.25x
(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 value2024
103 transactions
501k€1135k€2498k€
1 135 271 €Range: 501 513€ - 2 498 535€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation method used
Revenue Multiple
4 562 400 €
×
0.25x
=1 135 271 €
Range: 501 513€ - 2 498 535€
Only this financial indicator is available for this company.
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...).
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The headquarters of METROSCOPE is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.
Where to find the tax return of METROSCOPE ?
The tax return of METROSCOPE 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 METROSCOPE operate?
METROSCOPE operates in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs (NAF code 58.29C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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