COGNAC DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
COGNAC DISTRIBUTION is a French company
founded 126 years ago,
specialized in the sector Hypermarchés.
Based in COGNAC (16100),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 86.3 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - COGNAC DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 906820089)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Revenue
86 273 596 €
87 157 247 €
79 652 308 €
73 043 603 €
69 202 475 €
71 940 257 €
71 128 968 €
68 910 273 €
Net income
1 803 605 €
1 786 217 €
1 545 844 €
1 956 551 €
1 693 702 €
1 390 280 €
1 515 924 €
1 774 602 €
EBITDA
3 388 444 €
3 485 083 €
3 030 448 €
4 018 366 €
3 568 100 €
3 223 611 €
2 892 416 €
2 975 668 €
Net margin
2.1%
2.0%
1.9%
2.7%
2.4%
1.9%
2.1%
2.6%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, COGNAC DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 86.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +3.3%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (67.0 M€), gross margin stands at 19.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 22%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3.4 M€, representing 3.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.8 M€, i.e. 2.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
86 273 596 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
19 239 289 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
3 388 444 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
3 088 899 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
1 803 605 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
3.9%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 27%. 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 48%. 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 2.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
26.898%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
47.782%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
2.552%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
1.367
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
99.779
88.038
83.198
109.859
53.92
38.061
27.248
26.898
Financial autonomy
28.835
30.758
31.146
28.748
35.057
37.912
41.848
47.782
Repayment capacity
2.228
2.12
2.123
3.051
1.336
1.349
1.019
1.367
Cash flow / Revenue
3.768%
3.382%
2.95%
3.116%
3.619%
2.51%
2.487%
2.552%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
26.92024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.62
Med: 53.81
Q3: 119.13
Good-5 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of COGNAC DISTRIBUTION (26.90) 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
47.78%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.34%
Med: 36.4%
Q3: 49.04%
Good+19 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of COGNAC DISTRIBUTION (47.8%) 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
1.37 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.71 years
Med: 1.92 years
Q3: 3.81 years
Good+6 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of COGNAC DISTRIBUTION (1.37) 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 155.51. 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 2.1x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
155.507
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
2.147
Liquidity indicators evolution COGNAC DISTRIBUTION
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Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
134.402
136.189
132.049
166.998
141.004
140.888
148.688
155.507
Interest coverage
4.11
3.83
2.883
2.359
1.796
1.913
2.087
2.147
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
155.512024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 115.06
Med: 147.03
Q3: 190.08
Good+9 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COGNAC DISTRIBUTION (155.51) 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.
Interest coverage
2.15x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.05x
Med: 3.92x
Q3: 9.05x
Average-9 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of COGNAC DISTRIBUTION (2.1x) 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: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 28 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 26 days. Inventory turnover is 34 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 29 days of revenue, i.e. 7.0 M€ to permanently finance.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
6 974 358 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
2 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
28 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
34 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
29 j
WCR and payment terms evolution COGNAC DISTRIBUTION
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Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
7 046 075 €
7 397 413 €
7 383 948 €
6 770 770 €
6 596 568 €
7 428 374 €
6 752 072 €
6 974 358 €
Inventory turnover (days)
41
40
41
39
38
36
33
34
Customer payment term (days)
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
Supplier payment term (days)
30
28
27
31
30
29
25
28
Positioning of COGNAC DISTRIBUTION in its sector
Comparison with sector Hypermarchés
Valuation estimate
Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of COGNAC DISTRIBUTION is estimated at
16 062 341 €
(range 6 975 086€ - 32 736 165€).
With an EBITDA of 3 388 444€, 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 value2024
551 transactions
6975k€16062k€32736k€
16 062 341 €Range: 6 975 086€ - 32 736 165€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
3 388 444 €×4.7x
Estimation16 020 339 €
5 583 271€ - 34 123 303€
Revenue Multiple30%
86 273 596 €×0.23x
Estimation19 835 747 €
10 784 877€ - 36 429 320€
Net Income Multiple20%
1 803 605 €×5.8x
Estimation10 507 240 €
4 739 939€ - 23 728 591€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
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 COGNAC DISTRIBUTION
What is the revenue of COGNAC DISTRIBUTION ?
The revenue of COGNAC DISTRIBUTION in 2024 is 86.3 M€.
Is COGNAC DISTRIBUTION profitable?
Yes, COGNAC DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 1.8 M€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of COGNAC DISTRIBUTION ?
The headquarters of COGNAC DISTRIBUTION is located in COGNAC (16100), in the department Charente.
Where to find the tax return of COGNAC DISTRIBUTION ?
The tax return of COGNAC 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 COGNAC DISTRIBUTION operate?
COGNAC DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Hypermarchés (NAF code 47.11F). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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