MLV PARTNERS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MLV PARTNERS is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité. Based in PARIS ([ND]), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 84 k€. 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 - MLV PARTNERS (SIREN 501729495)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 83 700 € 83 700 € 83 700 € 100 374 €
Net income -104 097 € -295 919 € 2 487 735 € 382 806 €
EBITDA 70 364 € -147 051 € -117 198 € -45 265 €
Net margin -124.4% -353.5% 2972.2% 381.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, MLV PARTNERS achieves revenue of 84 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2014-2017 (CAGR: -5.9%). Slight decline of 0% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 84 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 70 k€, representing 84.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +259.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -104 k€ (-124.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

83 700 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

83 700 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

70 364 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

70 342 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-104 097 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

84.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 60%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 62%. 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 125.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 16.1% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

59.65%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

62.336%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

16.104%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

125.326

Solvency indicators evolution
MLV PARTNERS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
59.65 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.46
Q3: 40.19
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of MLV PARTNERS (59.65) 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
62.34% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 9.21%
Med: 33.2%
Q3: 57.41%
Excellent +9 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of MLV PARTNERS (62.3%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
125.33 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.79 years
Watch

In 2017, the repayment capacity of MLV PARTNERS (125.33) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 20817.72. 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 204.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

20817.715

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

204.711

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
20817.72 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 123.13
Med: 181.66
Q3: 297.12
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of MLV PARTNERS (20817.72) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
204.71x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.57x
Excellent +53 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of MLV PARTNERS (204.7x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 163 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 163 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 153 days of revenue, i.e. 35 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-99%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

35 465 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

163 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

153 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MLV PARTNERS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de publicité

Valuation estimate

Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MLV PARTNERS is estimated at 133 395 € (range 39 381€ - 509 376€). With an EBITDA of 70 364€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
68 tx
39k€ 133k€ 509k€
133 395 € Range: 39 381€ - 509 376€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
70 364 € × 2.9x
Estimation 202 161 €
58 339€ - 795 815€
Revenue Multiple 30%
83 700 € × 0.22x
Estimation 18 787 €
7 787€ - 31 980€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 MLV PARTNERS

What is the revenue of MLV PARTNERS ?

The revenue of MLV PARTNERS in 2017 is 84 k€.

Is MLV PARTNERS profitable?

MLV PARTNERS recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of MLV PARTNERS ?

The headquarters of MLV PARTNERS is located in PARIS ([ND]).

Where to find the tax return of MLV PARTNERS ?

The tax return of MLV PARTNERS 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 MLV PARTNERS operate?

MLV PARTNERS operates in the sector Activités des agences de publicité (NAF code 73.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.