AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ (59491), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 179.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL (SIREN 410408959)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 179 654 000 € 184 364 000 € 158 409 000 € 144 399 000 € 50 261 000 € 49 575 000 € 65 329 000 € 57 939 671 € 60 680 126 €
Net income -1 341 346 000 € -505 778 000 € 46 673 000 € 706 384 000 € 1 013 825 000 € -893 005 000 € -1 285 000 € 990 608 832 € -145 957 605 €
EBITDA -66 194 000 € -85 282 000 € -103 389 000 € -79 992 000 € -53 061 000 € -65 304 000 € -68 575 000 € -51 861 095 € -18 496 090 €
Net margin -746.6% -274.3% 29.5% 489.2% 2017.1% -1801.3% -2.0% 1709.7% -240.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL achieves revenue of 179.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.5%. Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 179.7 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 -66.2 M€, representing -36.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -1.3 Bn€ (-746.6% 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

179 654 000 €

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

179 654 000 €

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

-66 194 000 €

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

-21 762 000 €

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

-1 341 346 000 €

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

-36.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 87%. 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 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 214.5% 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

9.553%

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

87.383%

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

214.534%

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

1.429

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

35.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
9.55 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.06
Med: 14.6
Q3: 89.53
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL (9.55) 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
87.38% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.56%
Med: 51.97%
Q3: 85.23%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL (87.4%) 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.

Repayment capacity
1.43 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 3.73 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL (1.43) 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 190.36. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

190.363

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

-2597.213

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
190.36 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 116.68
Med: 458.4
Q3: 2174.13
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL (190.36) 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
-2597.21x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -45.52x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.86x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL (-2597.2x) 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: 145 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 80 days. The gap of 65 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 427 days of revenue, i.e. 212.9 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-71%), freeing up cash.

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

212 861 245 €

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

145 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

80 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

427 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL

Positioning of AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL is estimated at 67 840 591 € (range 32 334 836€ - 137 014 533€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (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
103 transactions
32334k€ 67840k€ 137014k€
67 840 591 € Range: 32 334 836€ - 137 014 533€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
179 654 000 € × 0.38x = 67 840 591 €
Range: 32 334 836€ - 137 014 534€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 (Activités des sièges sociaux)

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Frequently asked questions about AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL

What is the revenue of AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL ?

The revenue of AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL in 2024 is 179.7 M€.

Is AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL profitable?

AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL ?

The headquarters of AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL is located in VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ (59491), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL ?

The tax return of AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL 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 AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL operate?

AUCHAN RETAIL INTERNATIONAL operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.