BLEU DIFFUSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BLEU DIFFUSION is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail de quincaillerie, peintures et verres en grandes surfaces (400 m2et plus). Based in SAINT-GENIS-POUILLY (01630), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.3 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 - BLEU DIFFUSION (SIREN 480663053)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 339 157 € 3 804 967 € 4 667 090 € N/C N/C N/C N/C 3 478 661 €
Net income 159 864 € -3 747 € 606 916 € 1 342 867 € 360 278 € 350 849 € 294 765 € 321 862 €
EBITDA 310 775 € 203 262 € 829 299 € N/C N/C N/C N/C 1 443 694 €
Net margin 4.8% -0.1% 13.0% N/C N/C N/C N/C 9.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BLEU DIFFUSION achieves revenue of 3.3 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.5%). Significant drop of -12% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.8 M€), gross margin stands at 1.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 45%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 311 k€, representing 9.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 160 k€, i.e. 4.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

3 339 157 €

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

1 502 815 €

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

310 775 €

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

229 119 €

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

159 864 €

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

9.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 83%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

7.049%

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

83.261%

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

6.823%

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

0.596

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

36.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.05 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 9.73
Med: 33.55
Q3: 86.15
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of BLEU DIFFUSION (7.05) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
83.26% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 31.32%
Med: 49.55%
Q3: 64.0%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BLEU DIFFUSION (83.3%) 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
0.6 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 1.06 years
Q3: 3.73 years
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BLEU DIFFUSION (0.60) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 791.40. 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 2.5x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

791.399

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

2.547

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
791.4 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 192.44
Med: 280.1
Q3: 411.12
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BLEU DIFFUSION (791.40) 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.

Interest coverage
2.55x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.75x
Q3: 13.31x
Average +23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BLEU DIFFUSION (2.5x) 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: 11 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 13 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 2 days. Inventory turnover is 143 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 165 days of revenue, i.e. 1.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +745%, requiring additional financing.

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

1 529 134 €

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

11 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

13 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

143 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

165 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BLEU DIFFUSION

Positioning of BLEU DIFFUSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail de quincaillerie, peintures et verres en grandes surfaces (400 m2et plus)

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (30 transactions). This range of 497 891€ to 2 272 467€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
497k€ 1275k€ 2272k€
1 275 035 € Range: 497 891€ - 2 272 467€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 30 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 BLEU DIFFUSION

What is the revenue of BLEU DIFFUSION ?

The revenue of BLEU DIFFUSION in 2024 is 3.3 M€.

Is BLEU DIFFUSION profitable?

Yes, BLEU DIFFUSION generated a net profit of 160 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BLEU DIFFUSION ?

The headquarters of BLEU DIFFUSION is located in SAINT-GENIS-POUILLY (01630), in the department Ain.

Where to find the tax return of BLEU DIFFUSION ?

The tax return of BLEU 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 BLEU DIFFUSION operate?

BLEU DIFFUSION operates in the sector Commerce de détail de quincaillerie, peintures et verres en grandes surfaces (400 m2et plus) (NAF code 47.52B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.