CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 56 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail de quincaillerie, peintures et verres en grandes surfaces (400 m2et plus). Based in SAINT-GIRONS (09200), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 967 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 - CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 937080406)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2016
Revenue N/C N/C N/C N/C 966 884 € 810 432 €
Net income 21 830 € -16 525 € -31 547 € 32 265 € 5 599 € -29 191 €
EBITDA N/C N/C N/C N/C 6 420 € -24 812 €
Net margin N/C N/C N/C N/C 0.6% -3.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION generates positive net income of 22 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax.

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

21 830 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 55%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 50%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

54.657%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

50.15%

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

3.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
54.66 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 12.05
Med: 38.78
Q3: 91.02
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION (54.66) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
50.15% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 28.46%
Med: 47.41%
Q3: 62.06%
Good

In 2023, the financial autonomy of CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION (50.1%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 385.87. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

385.873

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
385.87 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 187.15
Med: 273.77
Q3: 394.4
Good

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION (385.87) 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.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

0 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION 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 (33 transactions). This range of 16 330€ to 51 062€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
16k€ 25k€ 51k€
25 300 € Range: 16 330€ - 51 062€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 33 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 CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION in 2018 is 967 k€.

Is CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 22 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION is located in SAINT-GIRONS (09200), in the department Ariege.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of CENTRALE 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 CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION operate?

CENTRALE DISTRIBUTION 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.