AS DIFFUSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AS DIFFUSION is a French company founded 31 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'habillement et de chaussures. Based in LE PRE-SAINT-GERVAIS (93310), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 112 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-06-13

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Synthèse

Santé financière : Fragile

Signal structurel : exploitation déficitaire (EBE négatif).

In summary, AS DIFFUSION is currently loss-making, which weighs on its accounts. Its financial structure is solid, with debt well contained relative to its sector.

Financial history - AS DIFFUSION (SIREN 398634535)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 111 708 € 140 068 € 120 847 € 101 336 € 114 422 € 184 386 € 160 941 € 174 306 € 155 404 €
Net income -20 064 € -7 473 € -24 711 € 63 861 € -6 004 € 4 350 € 6 122 € 19 801 € 26 710 €
EBITDA -20 743 € -7 984 € -24 619 € 66 614 € -7 034 € 5 086 € 6 314 € 23 857 € 22 262 €
Net margin -18.0% -5.3% -20.4% 63.0% -5.2% 2.4% 3.8% 11.4% 17.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AS DIFFUSION achieves revenue of 112 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.6%). Significant drop of -20% vs 2023. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -21 k€, representing -18.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-20%), EBITDA varies by -160%, reducing margin by 12.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -20 k€ (-18.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

111 708 €

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

111 708 €

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

-20 743 €

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

-20 945 €

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

-20 064 €

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

-18.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. This ratio is more favorable than the sector median (10.8%). Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 82%. Compared with its sector, this ratio places the company among the best positioned (sector median: 29.3%).

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

1.67%

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

81.89%

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

-17.77%

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

-0.12

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

1.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
AS DIFFUSION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.67% 2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 10.8%
Q3: 55.59%
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of AS DIFFUSION (1.7%) 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
81.89% 2024
Q1: 5.07%
Med: 29.28%
Q3: 56.84%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AS DIFFUSION (81.9%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 5.06. Compared with its sector, this ratio places the company among the best positioned (sector median: 1.9).

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

5.06

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
AS DIFFUSION

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
5.06 2024
Q1: 1.09
Med: 1.88
Q3: 3.54
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AS DIFFUSION (5.06) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

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: 53 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 144 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 91 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 149 days of revenue, i.e. 46 k€ to permanently finance. Between 2021 and 2024, WCR worsened by 40 days of revenue, signaling an increased financing need.

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

46 110 €

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

53 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

144 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

1 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

149 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AS DIFFUSION

Positioning of AS DIFFUSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'habillement et de chaussures

Valuation estimate

Based on 124 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of AS DIFFUSION is estimated at 19 442 € (range 10 002€ - 55 986€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.17x (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
124 transactions
10k€ 19k€ 55k€
19 442 € Range: 10 002€ - 55 986€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
111 708 € × 0.17x = 19 442 €
Range: 10 002€ - 55 986€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 124 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'habillement et de chaussures)

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Frequently asked questions about AS DIFFUSION

What is the revenue of AS DIFFUSION ?

The revenue of AS DIFFUSION in 2024 is 112 k€.

Is AS DIFFUSION profitable?

AS DIFFUSION recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AS DIFFUSION ?

The headquarters of AS DIFFUSION is located in LE PRE-SAINT-GERVAIS (93310), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of AS DIFFUSION ?

The tax return of AS DIFFUSION 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 AS DIFFUSION operate?

AS DIFFUSION operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'habillement et de chaussures (NAF code 46.42Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.