Employees: 11 (2023.0)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 2014-12-01 (11 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: SupermarchésLocation: LES BELLEVILLE (73440), Savoie
COUSSON DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
COUSSON DISTRIBUTION is a French company
founded 11 years ago,
specialized in the sector Supermarchés.
Based in LES BELLEVILLE (73440),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.9 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - COUSSON DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 808244875)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
1 915 960 €
1 948 694 €
1 778 745 €
974 897 €
1 487 578 €
1 465 435 €
1 354 669 €
1 319 604 €
1 185 398 €
Net income
20 367 €
15 741 €
5 055 €
1 249 €
52 981 €
90 893 €
51 139 €
83 227 €
78 778 €
EBITDA
67 735 €
69 505 €
64 318 €
52 194 €
114 662 €
165 317 €
99 977 €
82 884 €
120 678 €
Net margin
1.1%
0.8%
0.3%
0.1%
3.6%
6.2%
3.8%
6.3%
6.6%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, COUSSON DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 1.9 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.2%. Slight decline of -2% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.2 M€), gross margin stands at 687 k€, i.e. a rate of 36%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 68 k€, representing 3.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 20 k€, i.e. 1.1% 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
1 915 960 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
687 456 €
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
67 735 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
13 489 €
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
20 367 €
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
3.5%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 24%. 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 64%. 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 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.9% 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
23.594%
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
63.781%
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
3.912%
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
1.471
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
Solvency indicators evolution COUSSON DISTRIBUTION
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.0
0.0
173.542
113.049
79.845
75.071
63.339
45.562
23.594
Financial autonomy
46.52
67.79
33.037
39.812
47.25
47.497
47.84
50.623
63.781
Repayment capacity
0.0
0.0
6.096
3.275
3.188
6.863
4.739
2.944
1.471
Cash flow / Revenue
7.244%
5.814%
5.904%
8.76%
7.154%
4.192%
3.24%
3.549%
3.912%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
23.592024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.08
Med: 38.44
Q3: 110.68
Good-17 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of COUSSON DISTRIBUTION (23.59) 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
63.78%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 14.11%
Med: 31.97%
Q3: 48.09%
Excellent+7 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of COUSSON DISTRIBUTION (63.8%) 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
1.47 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.94 years
Q3: 3.03 years
Average-19 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of COUSSON DISTRIBUTION (1.47) 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 228.82. 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 1.3x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.
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
228.825
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
1.283
Liquidity indicators evolution COUSSON DISTRIBUTION
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
188.509
292.544
214.316
204.253
237.092
225.99
200.123
182.877
228.825
Interest coverage
0.055
0.0
4.048
2.545
2.97
5.527
3.492
2.273
1.283
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
228.822024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 106.0
Med: 141.72
Q3: 201.57
Excellent
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COUSSON DISTRIBUTION (228.82) 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
1.28x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.64x
Q3: 7.03x
Average-28 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of COUSSON DISTRIBUTION (1.3x) 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: 9 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 13 days. Inventory turnover is 18 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 35 days of revenue, i.e. 185 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +236%, requiring additional financing.
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
185 216 €
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
9 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
22 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
18 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
35 j
WCR and payment terms evolution COUSSON DISTRIBUTION
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
55 168 €
119 860 €
125 212 €
167 514 €
117 459 €
118 284 €
97 813 €
137 831 €
185 216 €
Inventory turnover (days)
13
16
16
19
20
28
17
20
18
Customer payment term (days)
2
2
3
4
3
6
6
7
9
Supplier payment term (days)
17
16
20
31
17
28
27
33
22
Positioning of COUSSON DISTRIBUTION in its sector
Comparison with sector Supermarchés
Valuation estimate
Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of COUSSON DISTRIBUTION is estimated at
316 007 €
(range 138 362€ - 637 359€).
With an EBITDA of 67 735€, 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
138k€316k€637k€
316 007 €Range: 138 362€ - 637 359€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
67 735 €×4.7x
Estimation320 247 €
111 610€ - 682 125€
Revenue Multiple30%
1 915 960 €×0.23x
Estimation440 511 €
239 510€ - 809 021€
Net Income Multiple20%
20 367 €×5.8x
Estimation118 652 €
53 525€ - 267 952€
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 COUSSON DISTRIBUTION
What is the revenue of COUSSON DISTRIBUTION ?
The revenue of COUSSON DISTRIBUTION in 2024 is 1.9 M€.
Is COUSSON DISTRIBUTION profitable?
Yes, COUSSON DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 20 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of COUSSON DISTRIBUTION ?
The headquarters of COUSSON DISTRIBUTION is located in LES BELLEVILLE (73440), in the department Savoie.
Where to find the tax return of COUSSON DISTRIBUTION ?
The tax return of COUSSON 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 COUSSON DISTRIBUTION operate?
COUSSON DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Supermarchés (NAF code 47.11D). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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