CLISSON DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CLISSON DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 54 years ago, specialized in the sector Hypermarchés. Based in CLISSON (44190), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 61.0 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 - CLISSON DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 872801089)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2015
Revenue 60 993 369 € 55 975 387 € 60 588 502 € 61 033 563 € 58 290 219 € 55 242 388 € 53 038 393 € 53 133 781 €
Net income 2 306 749 € 2 288 981 € 1 716 076 € 1 578 568 € 1 516 203 € 1 522 212 € 1 525 674 € 1 604 223 €
EBITDA 4 849 308 € 4 584 693 € 3 616 675 € 3 487 170 € 3 191 486 € 3 316 724 € 3 432 240 € 3 512 275 €
Net margin 3.8% 4.1% 2.8% 2.6% 2.6% 2.8% 2.9% 3.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CLISSON DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 61.0 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +1.5%). Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (42.6 M€), gross margin stands at 18.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 30%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4.8 M€, representing 8.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.3 M€, i.e. 3.8% 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

60 993 369 €

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

18 420 651 €

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

4 849 308 €

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

3 724 446 €

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

2 306 749 €

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

7.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 47%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 42%. 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 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.5% 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

47.043%

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

42.413%

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

5.513%

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

1.357

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

31.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
47.04 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 19.62
Med: 53.81
Q3: 119.13
Good +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CLISSON DISTRIBUTION (47.04) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
42.41% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 21.34%
Med: 36.4%
Q3: 49.04%
Good -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CLISSON DISTRIBUTION (42.4%) 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.

Repayment capacity
1.36 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.71 years
Med: 1.92 years
Q3: 3.81 years
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CLISSON DISTRIBUTION (1.36) 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 103.76. 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 1.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

103.761

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

0.994

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
103.76 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 115.06
Med: 147.03
Q3: 190.08
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CLISSON DISTRIBUTION (103.76) 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
0.99x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 1.05x
Med: 3.92x
Q3: 9.05x
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CLISSON DISTRIBUTION (1.0x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 37 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 36 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 26 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 22 days of revenue, i.e. 3.7 M€ to permanently finance.

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

3 741 943 €

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

1 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

37 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

26 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

22 j

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

Comparison with sector Hypermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CLISSON DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 18 358 302 € (range 7 495 035€ - 38 213 470€). With an EBITDA of 4 849 308€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
551 transactions
7495k€ 18358k€ 38213k€
18 358 302 € Range: 7 495 035€ - 38 213 470€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
4 849 308 € × 4.7x
Estimation 22 927 207 €
7 990 393€ - 48 834 924€
Revenue Multiple 30%
60 993 369 € × 0.23x
Estimation 14 023 398 €
7 624 650€ - 25 754 658€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 306 749 € × 5.8x
Estimation 13 438 400 €
6 062 219€ - 30 348 055€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 551 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 CLISSON DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of CLISSON DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of CLISSON DISTRIBUTION in 2024 is 61.0 M€.

Is CLISSON DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, CLISSON DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 2.3 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CLISSON DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of CLISSON DISTRIBUTION is located in CLISSON (44190), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of CLISSON DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of CLISSON 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 CLISSON DISTRIBUTION operate?

CLISSON DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Hypermarchés (NAF code 47.11F). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.