SIREN : 491307963
ARC DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Supérettes. Based in LYON (69003), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 4.2 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
| Indicator | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4 246 124 € | 2 932 769 € | 2 887 128 € | 2 717 708 € | 2 548 456 € |
| Net income | 43 244 € | 29 413 € | 109 110 € | 89 608 € | 86 642 € |
| EBITDA | 148 218 € | 130 550 € | 183 020 € | 181 583 € | 179 107 € |
| Net margin | 1.0% | 1.0% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
In 2023, ARC DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 4.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.6%. Vs 2019, growth of +45% (2.9 M€ -> 4.2 M€). After deducting consumption (2.8 M€), gross margin stands at 1.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 34%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 148 k€, representing 3.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 43 k€, i.e. 1.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
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The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 79%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 32%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
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In 2023, the debt ratio of ARC DISTRIBUTION (79.12) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.
In 2023, the financial autonomy of ARC DISTRIBUTION (31.9%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.
In 2023, the repayment capacity of ARC DISTRIBUTION (2.92) 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.
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 75.96. 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 13.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
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In 2023, the liquidity ratio of ARC DISTRIBUTION (75.96) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.
In 2023, the interest coverage of ARC DISTRIBUTION (13.9x) 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) 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: 41 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 41 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 10 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 24 days of revenue, i.e. 283 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +149%, requiring additional financing.
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Based on 357 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of ARC DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 903 078 € (range 538 688€ - 1 651 846€). With an EBITDA of 148 218€, the sector multiple of 5.6x 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.
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This estimate is based on the analysis of 357 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.
This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).
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The revenue of ARC DISTRIBUTION in 2023 is 4.2 M€.
Yes, ARC DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 43 k€ in 2023.
The headquarters of ARC DISTRIBUTION is located in LYON (69003), in the department Rhone.
The tax return of ARC 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).
ARC DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Supérettes (NAF code 47.11C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.