COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX is a French company founded 54 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction . Based in AVALLON (89200), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 8.2 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX (SIREN 427220512)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 8 221 701 € 7 993 453 € 8 809 658 € 7 825 338 € 6 427 906 € 5 825 979 € 5 242 193 € 5 142 662 € 5 255 930 €
Net income 656 541 € 623 887 € 907 851 € 698 194 € 330 618 € 227 600 € 215 780 € 145 444 € 183 522 €
EBITDA 908 398 € 889 517 € 1 287 327 € 993 098 € 545 868 € 376 010 € 310 680 € 259 976 € 309 994 €
Net margin 8.0% 7.8% 10.3% 8.9% 5.1% 3.9% 4.1% 2.8% 3.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX achieves revenue of 8.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.8%. Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (6.0 M€), gross margin stands at 2.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 27%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 908 k€, representing 11.0% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 657 k€, i.e. 8.0% 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

8 221 701 €

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

2 185 470 €

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

908 398 €

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

752 493 €

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

656 541 €

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

11.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5%. 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 85%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 9.8% 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

5.094%

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

84.833%

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

9.774%

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

0.436

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

25.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.09 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.09
Med: 17.77
Q3: 57.11
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION ... (5.09) 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
84.83% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 25.79%
Med: 46.44%
Q3: 64.15%
Excellent +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION ... (84.8%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.44 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.37 years
Q3: 2.35 years
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION ... (0.44) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 801.00. 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 0.9x. 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

800.996

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

0.89

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
801.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 160.67
Med: 234.91
Q3: 352.85
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION ... (801.00) 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
0.89x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.36x
Q3: 8.55x
Average +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION ... (0.9x) 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: 33 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 28 days. The company must finance 5 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 77 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 101 days of revenue, i.e. 2.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +50%, 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

2 295 581 €

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

33 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

28 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

77 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

101 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (39 transactions). This range of 549 250€ to 2 390 958€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
549k€ 921k€ 2390k€
921 071 € Range: 549 250€ - 2 390 958€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 39 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 COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX

What is the revenue of COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX ?

The revenue of COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX in 2024 is 8.2 M€.

Is COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX profitable?

Yes, COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX generated a net profit of 657 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX ?

The headquarters of COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX is located in AVALLON (89200), in the department Yonne.

Where to find the tax return of COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX ?

The tax return of COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX 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 COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX operate?

COMPTOIR DE DISTRIBUTION DE MATERIAUX operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction (NAF code 46.73A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.