BIX DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BIX DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction . Based in MAISONS-ALFORT (94700), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 841 k€. 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 - BIX DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 749919627)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 841 288 € 742 249 € 855 994 € 858 798 €
Net income 18 140 € 23 141 € 10 813 € 23 058 €
EBITDA 30 227 € 86 757 € 32 307 € 42 842 €
Net margin 2.2% 3.1% 1.3% 2.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, BIX DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 841 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.7%). Vs 2020, growth of +13% (742 k€ -> 841 k€). After deducting consumption (535 k€), gross margin stands at 306 k€, i.e. a rate of 36%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 30 k€, representing 3.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+13%), EBITDA varies by -65%, reducing margin by 8.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 18 k€, i.e. 2.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

841 288 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

305 951 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

30 227 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

31 479 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

18 140 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 145%. 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 12.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 2.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

144.86%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

31.773%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

2.156%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

12.784

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
144.86 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 1.75
Med: 26.23
Q3: 79.04
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In 2021, the debt ratio of BIX DISTRIBUTION (144.86) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
31.77% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 19.88%
Med: 39.25%
Q3: 55.84%
Average +15 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of BIX DISTRIBUTION (31.8%) 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
12.78 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.7 years
Q3: 2.54 years
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In 2021, the repayment capacity of BIX DISTRIBUTION (12.78) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 236.48. 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 27.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

236.482

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

27.423

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
236.48 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 154.55
Med: 213.9
Q3: 299.51
Good +29 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of BIX DISTRIBUTION (236.48) 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
27.42x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.79x
Q3: 3.77x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of BIX DISTRIBUTION (27.4x) 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) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 128 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 14 days. The gap of 114 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 85 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 130 days of revenue, i.e. 303 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2021, WCR increased by +60%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

303 276 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

128 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

14 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

85 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

130 j

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

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (46 transactions). This range of 9 283€ to 101 872€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
Indicative
9k€ 32k€ 101k€
32 253 € Range: 9 283€ - 101 872€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 46 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) de bois et de matériaux de construction )

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Frequently asked questions about BIX DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of BIX DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of BIX DISTRIBUTION in 2021 is 841 k€.

Is BIX DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, BIX DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 18 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of BIX DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of BIX DISTRIBUTION is located in MAISONS-ALFORT (94700), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of BIX DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of BIX 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 BIX DISTRIBUTION operate?

BIX DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction (NAF code 46.73A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.