ML2A : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ML2A is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique. Based in LACROIX ST OUEN (60610), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 657 k€. 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 - ML2A (SIREN 532127586)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022
Revenue 657 316 € 673 300 € 649 928 €
Net income 69 625 € 36 828 € 43 061 €
EBITDA -14 575 € -1 859 € 23 804 €
Net margin 10.6% 5.5% 6.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ML2A achieves revenue of 657 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +0.6%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (213 k€), gross margin stands at 444 k€, i.e. a rate of 68%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -15 k€, representing -2.2% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 70 k€, i.e. 10.6% 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

657 316 €

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

444 283 €

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

-14 575 €

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

26 487 €

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

69 625 €

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

-2.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 40%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 51%. 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 3.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 4.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

40.237%

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

50.808%

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

4.224%

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

3.504

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

18.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
ML2A

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
40.24 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.25
Med: 24.6
Q3: 67.83
Average +23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ML2A (40.24) 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
50.81% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 27.06%
Med: 52.86%
Q3: 69.46%
Average -27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ML2A (50.8%) 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
3.5 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.84 years
Q3: 2.71 years
Average +25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ML2A (3.50) 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 272.52. 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

272.525

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

-28.494

Liquidity indicators evolution
ML2A

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
272.52 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 162.44
Med: 249.24
Q3: 376.94
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ML2A (272.52) 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
-28.49x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.37x
Q3: 5.78x
Watch -39 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ML2A (-28.5x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 60 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 68 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 8 days. Inventory turnover is 47 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 172 days of revenue, i.e. 313 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2022-2024, WCR increased by +90%, 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

313 231 €

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

60 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

68 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

47 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

172 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ML2A

Positioning of ML2A in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail d'optique

Valuation estimate

Based on 117 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of ML2A is estimated at 276 665 € (range 150 416€ - 520 983€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.53x (in line with sector norms). 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
117 transactions
150k€ 276k€ 520k€
276 665 € Range: 150 416€ - 520 983€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
657 316 € × 0.53x
Estimation 348 013 €
197 414€ - 517 484€
Net Income Multiple 20%
69 625 € × 2.4x
Estimation 169 644 €
79 919€ - 526 232€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 117 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 ML2A

What is the revenue of ML2A ?

The revenue of ML2A in 2024 is 657 k€.

Is ML2A profitable?

Yes, ML2A generated a net profit of 70 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ML2A ?

The headquarters of ML2A is located in LACROIX ST OUEN (60610), in the department Oise.

Where to find the tax return of ML2A ?

The tax return of ML2A 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 ML2A operate?

ML2A operates in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique (NAF code 47.78A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.