BOSAL DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BOSAL DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles. Based in ANNEZIN (62232), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 24.6 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 - BOSAL DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 513566299)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 24 555 925 € 23 521 099 € 26 165 515 € 27 849 510 € 24 880 098 € 25 740 320 € 23 897 225 € 25 525 351 € 24 516 523 €
Net income -1 235 464 € -642 835 € -510 002 € 469 606 € 823 842 € 533 225 € 42 714 € 722 506 € 1 276 597 €
EBITDA -698 421 € -394 933 € -226 726 € 622 159 € 1 563 319 € 1 146 498 € 477 702 € 1 376 968 € 1 636 617 €
Net margin -5.0% -2.7% -1.9% 1.7% 3.3% 2.1% 0.2% 2.8% 5.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BOSAL DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 24.6 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +0.0%). Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (17.5 M€), gross margin stands at 7.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 29%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -698 k€, representing -2.8% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -1.2 M€ (-5.0% 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

24 555 925 €

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

7 015 481 €

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

-698 421 €

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

-1 036 592 €

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

-1 235 464 €

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

-2.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1179%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 6%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

1179.155%

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

5.605%

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

-4.94%

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

-13.703

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

23.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1179.15 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.26
Med: 13.62
Q3: 52.91
Watch

In 2024, the debt ratio of BOSAL DISTRIBUTION (1179.15) 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
5.61% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.3%
Med: 41.67%
Q3: 60.11%
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In 2024, the financial autonomy of BOSAL DISTRIBUTION (5.6%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-13.7 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 1.87 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BOSAL DISTRIBUTION (-13.70) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 355.81. 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

355.812

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

-11.795

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
355.81 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 145.43
Med: 206.86
Q3: 309.41
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BOSAL DISTRIBUTION (355.81) 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
-11.79x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 10.11x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of BOSAL DISTRIBUTION (-11.8x) 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: 16 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 16 days. Inventory turnover is 70 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 287 days of revenue, i.e. 19.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +245%, 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

19 589 735 €

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

16 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

32 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

70 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

287 j

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

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (29 transactions). This range of 3 468 790€ to 12 684 773€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
3468k€ 8268k€ 12684k€
8 268 867 € Range: 3 468 790€ - 12 684 773€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 29 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 BOSAL DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of BOSAL DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of BOSAL DISTRIBUTION in 2024 is 24.6 M€.

Is BOSAL DISTRIBUTION profitable?

BOSAL DISTRIBUTION recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BOSAL DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of BOSAL DISTRIBUTION is located in ANNEZIN (62232), in the department Pas-de-Calais.

Where to find the tax return of BOSAL DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of BOSAL 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 BOSAL DISTRIBUTION operate?

BOSAL DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles (NAF code 45.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.