MUST INFORMATIQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MUST INFORMATIQUE is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs. Based in COUZEIX (87270), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 8.9 M€. 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 - MUST INFORMATIQUE (SIREN 410321533)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 8 911 321 € 8 483 401 € N/C 6 916 320 € 6 023 840 € 5 731 119 € 4 638 754 € 4 272 383 €
Net income 334 291 € 353 667 € 332 323 € 352 062 € 502 630 € 384 695 € 441 665 € -31 282 €
EBITDA 405 780 € 474 325 € N/C 564 268 € 764 881 € 808 269 € 516 603 € 91 754 €
Net margin 3.8% 4.2% N/C 5.1% 8.3% 6.7% 9.5% -0.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MUST INFORMATIQUE achieves revenue of 8.9 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.6%. Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (174 k€), gross margin stands at 8.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 406 k€, representing 4.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 334 k€, i.e. 3.8% 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

8 911 321 €

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

8 736 982 €

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

405 780 €

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

492 204 €

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

334 291 €

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

4.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 256%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 8%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 4.1% 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

256.377%

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

8.499%

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

4.123%

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

3.22

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

19.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
256.38 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.29
Q3: 44.39
Watch

In 2024, the debt ratio of MUST INFORMATIQUE (256.38) 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
8.5% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.65%
Med: 39.77%
Q3: 62.21%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MUST INFORMATIQUE (8.5%) 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
3.22 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.8 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MUST INFORMATIQUE (3.22) 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 164.34. 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 13.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

164.337

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

13.46

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
164.34 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 146.39
Med: 243.79
Q3: 459.15
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MUST INFORMATIQUE (164.34) 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
13.46x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.19x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of MUST INFORMATIQUE (13.5x) 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: 39 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 85 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 46 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 8 days of revenue, i.e. 191 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +150%, 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

190 970 €

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

39 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

85 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

2 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

8 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MUST INFORMATIQUE 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 MUST INFORMATIQUE is estimated at 943 414 € (range 388 774€ - 2 369 856€). With an EBITDA of 405 780€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. 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 value 2024
103 transactions
388k€ 943k€ 2369k€
943 414 € Range: 388 774€ - 2 369 856€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
405 780 € × 1.0x
Estimation 393 848 €
129 159€ - 1 272 703€
Revenue Multiple 30%
8 911 321 € × 0.25x
Estimation 2 217 422 €
979 560€ - 4 880 162€
Net Income Multiple 20%
334 291 € × 1.2x
Estimation 406 321 €
151 635€ - 1 347 283€
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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Frequently asked questions about MUST INFORMATIQUE

What is the revenue of MUST INFORMATIQUE ?

The revenue of MUST INFORMATIQUE in 2024 is 8.9 M€.

Is MUST INFORMATIQUE profitable?

Yes, MUST INFORMATIQUE generated a net profit of 334 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MUST INFORMATIQUE ?

The headquarters of MUST INFORMATIQUE is located in COUZEIX (87270), in the department Haute-Vienne.

Where to find the tax return of MUST INFORMATIQUE ?

The tax return of MUST INFORMATIQUE 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 MUST INFORMATIQUE operate?

MUST INFORMATIQUE 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.