ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Hypermarchés. Based in SAINT-LOUIS (68300), this company of category ETI shows in 2025 a revenue of 111.8 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 - ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 388344814)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 111 811 161 € 120 422 078 € 121 428 441 € 106 907 147 € 95 819 310 € 89 988 646 € 85 682 289 € 79 039 565 € 76 724 413 €
Net income 3 636 273 € 3 537 181 € 3 583 825 € 3 068 699 € 2 797 457 € 6 100 009 € 2 072 378 € 2 227 471 € 2 464 530 €
EBITDA 8 629 367 € 7 254 358 € 7 451 583 € 7 620 324 € 6 697 138 € 5 344 178 € 5 170 326 € 4 412 596 € 5 079 506 €
Net margin 3.3% 2.9% 3.0% 2.9% 2.9% 6.8% 2.4% 2.8% 3.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 111.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.8%). Slight decline of -7% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (81.3 M€), gross margin stands at 30.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 27%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 8.6 M€, representing 7.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3.6 M€, i.e. 3.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

111 811 161 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

30 535 533 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

8 629 367 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

6 290 189 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

3 636 273 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.7%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 104%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 4.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

104.159%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

36.033%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

4.808%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

3.902

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

57.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
104.16 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 28.46
Med: 60.68
Q3: 124.28
Average -5 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION (104.16) 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
36.03% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 24.32%
Med: 37.09%
Q3: 48.8%
Average

In 2025, the financial autonomy of ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION (36.0%) 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
3.9 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 1.13 years
Med: 2.32 years
Q3: 3.99 years
Average

In 2025, the repayment capacity of ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION (3.90) 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 155.12. 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 5.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

155.121

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

5.377

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
155.12 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 114.94
Med: 139.54
Q3: 170.74
Good

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION (155.12) 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
5.38x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 1.62x
Med: 4.26x
Q3: 9.21x
Good

In 2025, the interest coverage of ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION (5.4x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 13 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 39 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 26 days. Inventory turnover is 24 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 48 days of revenue, i.e. 15.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2025, WCR increased by +243%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

14 963 688 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

13 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

39 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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

24 j

WCR in days of revenue (2025) ?
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

48 j

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

Comparison with sector Hypermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 270 transactions of similar company sales in 2025, the value of ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 34 964 564 € (range 15 778 592€ - 61 297 934€). With an EBITDA of 8 629 367€, the sector multiple of 4.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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 2025
270 transactions
15778k€ 34964k€ 61297k€
34 964 564 € Range: 15 778 592€ - 61 297 934€
NAF 5 année 2025

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
8 629 367 € × 4.5x
Estimation 38 650 494 €
13 521 550€ - 64 060 353€
Revenue Multiple 30%
111 811 161 € × 0.33x
Estimation 36 863 496 €
23 887 534€ - 60 829 165€
Net Income Multiple 20%
3 636 273 € × 6.3x
Estimation 22 901 342 €
9 257 789€ - 55 095 045€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 270 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 ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION in 2025 is 111.8 M€.

Is ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 3.6 M€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION is located in SAINT-LOUIS (68300), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of ALCOBA 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 ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION operate?

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