AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Hypermarchés. Based in AIGUILHE (43000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 39.0 M€. 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 - AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 531464790)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 39 011 139 € 35 135 017 € 32 815 054 € 32 677 361 € 31 103 150 € 30 873 230 € 31 063 825 € 30 195 242 €
Net income 1 011 165 € 924 238 € 896 326 € 866 809 € 811 885 € 878 110 € 819 166 € 714 761 €
EBITDA 1 681 872 € 1 671 804 € 1 616 691 € 1 554 953 € 1 542 336 € 1 533 050 € 1 587 230 € 1 136 073 €
Net margin 2.6% 2.6% 2.7% 2.7% 2.6% 2.8% 2.6% 2.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 39.0 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +3.7%). Vs 2023, growth of +11% (35.1 M€ -> 39.0 M€). After deducting consumption (26.6 M€), gross margin stands at 12.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 32%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.7 M€, representing 4.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.0 M€, i.e. 2.6% 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

39 011 139 €

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

12 376 657 €

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

1 681 872 €

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

1 564 263 €

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

1 011 165 €

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

4.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 84%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 18%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.8% 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

83.59%

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

18.029%

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

2.814%

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

0.942

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

20.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
83.59 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.62
Med: 53.81
Q3: 119.13
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION (83.59) 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
18.03% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.34%
Med: 36.4%
Q3: 49.04%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION (18.0%) 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
0.94 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.71 years
Med: 1.92 years
Q3: 3.81 years
Good

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION (0.94) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 120.85. 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 1.3x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

120.852

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

1.342

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
120.85 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 115.06
Med: 147.03
Q3: 190.08
Average -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION (120.85) 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
1.34x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.05x
Med: 3.92x
Q3: 9.05x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION (1.3x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 34 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 34 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 19 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 11 days of revenue, i.e. 1.2 M€ to permanently finance.

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

1 178 527 €

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

0 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

34 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

19 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

11 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Hypermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 7 844 830 € (range 3 380 128€ - 16 071 034€). With an EBITDA of 1 681 872€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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
551 transactions
3380k€ 7844k€ 16071k€
7 844 830 € Range: 3 380 128€ - 16 071 034€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 681 872 € × 4.7x
Estimation 7 951 779 €
2 771 286€ - 16 937 281€
Revenue Multiple 30%
39 011 139 € × 0.23x
Estimation 8 969 315 €
4 876 699€ - 16 472 586€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 011 165 € × 5.8x
Estimation 5 890 732 €
2 657 378€ - 13 303 091€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 551 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 AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION in 2024 is 39.0 M€.

Is AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 1.0 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION is located in AIGUILHE (43000), in the department Haute-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION 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 AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION operate?

AIGUILHE DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Hypermarchés (NAF code 47.11F). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.