SAFIR ET MELON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SAFIR ET MELON is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports . Based in BAIE-MAHAULT (97122), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.2 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 - SAFIR ET MELON (SIREN 340387885)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 202 773 € 7 569 006 € 8 350 737 € 7 543 846 € 7 403 545 € 6 895 095 € 6 720 252 € 6 060 678 € 6 066 728 €
Net income 1 395 718 € 1 932 961 € 1 239 911 € 1 616 957 € 1 530 624 € 1 406 033 € 938 909 € 922 192 € 939 721 €
EBITDA 1 151 597 € 1 833 413 € 1 504 634 € 1 539 459 € 1 398 670 € 1 485 679 € 977 045 € 985 097 € 882 362 €
Net margin 19.4% 25.5% 14.8% 21.4% 20.7% 20.4% 14.0% 15.2% 15.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SAFIR ET MELON achieves revenue of 7.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.2%). Slight decline of -5% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 7.2 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 1.2 M€, representing 16.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-5%), EBITDA varies by -37%, reducing margin by 8.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.4 M€, i.e. 19.4% 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

7 202 773 €

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

7 202 773 €

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

1 151 597 €

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

1 081 987 €

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

1 395 718 €

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

16.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 48%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 20.1% 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

1.165%

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

48.211%

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

20.1%

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

0.048

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

30.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.17 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 7.18
Q3: 44.29
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of SAFIR ET MELON (1.17) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
48.21% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.25%
Med: 32.76%
Q3: 53.69%
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SAFIR ET MELON (48.2%) 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
0.05 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.37 years
Average +26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SAFIR ET MELON (0.05) 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 183.35. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

183.349

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

0.237

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
183.35 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 118.72
Med: 156.03
Q3: 230.66
Good +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SAFIR ET MELON (183.35) 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
0.24x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.36x
Q3: 5.48x
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SAFIR ET MELON (0.2x) 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: 294 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 404 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 110 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 497 days of revenue, i.e. 10.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +70%, 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

9 951 351 €

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

294 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

404 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

497 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SAFIR ET MELON

Positioning of SAFIR ET MELON in its sector

Comparison with sector Affrètement et organisation des transports

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 760 031€ to 1 727 372€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
760k€ 936k€ 1727k€
936 779 € Range: 760 031€ - 1 727 372€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 23 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 SAFIR ET MELON

What is the revenue of SAFIR ET MELON ?

The revenue of SAFIR ET MELON in 2024 is 7.2 M€.

Is SAFIR ET MELON profitable?

Yes, SAFIR ET MELON generated a net profit of 1.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SAFIR ET MELON ?

The headquarters of SAFIR ET MELON is located in BAIE-MAHAULT (97122), in the department Guadeloupe.

Where to find the tax return of SAFIR ET MELON ?

The tax return of SAFIR ET MELON 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 SAFIR ET MELON operate?

SAFIR ET MELON operates in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports (NAF code 52.29B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.