CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in SAINT-DOULCHARD (18230), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 56 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Financial history - CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE (SIREN 789852688)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 56 297 € 96 686 €
Net income -14 102 € 4 284 €
EBITDA -12 684 € 6 736 €
Net margin -25.0% 4.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE achieves revenue of 56 k€. Significant drop of -42% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (27 k€), gross margin stands at 29 k€, i.e. a rate of 52%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -13 k€, representing -22.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-42%), EBITDA varies by -288%, reducing margin by 29.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -14 k€ (-25.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

56 297 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

29 248 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

-12 684 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-13 661 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-14 102 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-22.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 494%. 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 26%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

494.242%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

25.935%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

-21.784%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

-0.497

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

60.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
494.24 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 6.2
Med: 47.61
Q3: 154.06
Average +27 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION IN... (494.24) 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
25.93% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 13.26%
Med: 28.95%
Q3: 53.74%
Average +19 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION IN... (25.9%) 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
-0.5 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.62 years
Q3: 3.93 years
Excellent -29 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION IN... (-0.50) 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 109.84. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

109.839

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
109.84 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 126.09
Med: 173.79
Q3: 307.04
Watch -15 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION IN... (109.84) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.24x
Q3: 9.78x
Average -26 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION IN... (0.0x) 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: 38 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 29 days. The company must finance 9 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 29 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-10 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

-1 605 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

38 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

29 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

29 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

-10 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE

Positioning of CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE is estimated at 6 357 € (range 4 541€ - 18 937€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
98 tx
4k€ 6k€ 18k€
6 357 € Range: 4 541€ - 18 937€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
56 297 € × 0.11x = 6 358 €
Range: 4 542€ - 18 937€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)

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Frequently asked questions about CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE

What is the revenue of CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE ?

The revenue of CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE in 2017 is 56 k€.

Is CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE profitable?

CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE ?

The headquarters of CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE is located in SAINT-DOULCHARD (18230), in the department Cher.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE ?

The tax return of CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE 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 CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE operate?

CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRIELLE operates in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.