Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 1995-11-01 (30 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiquesLocation: MARSEILLE (13014), Bouches-du-Rhone
DECA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
DECA is a French company
founded 30 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques.
Based in MARSEILLE (13014),
this company of category PME
shows in 2023 a revenue of 10.0 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2023, DECA achieves revenue of 10.0 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.8%). Vs 2022, growth of +18% (8.4 M€ -> 10.0 M€). After deducting consumption (7.7 M€), gross margin stands at 2.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 23%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 61 k€, representing 0.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 165 k€, i.e. 1.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2023)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
9 956 633 €
Gross margin (2023)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
2 301 027 €
EBITDA (2023)
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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
60 893 €
EBIT (2023)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
25 766 €
Net income (2023)
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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
164 952 €
EBITDA margin (2023)
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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
0.6%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 41%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2023)
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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
0.579%
Financial autonomy (2023)
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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
40.605%
Cash flow / Revenue (2023)
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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
1.951%
Repayment capacity (2023)
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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
0.073
Asset age ratio (2023)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Debt ratio
9.676
6.812
2.99
0.677
0.598
0.662
0.524
0.579
Financial autonomy
28.681
31.575
34.722
39.415
38.656
29.654
40.157
40.605
Repayment capacity
2.348
1.313
0.869
0.15
0.084
-0.042
0.047
0.073
Cash flow / Revenue
0.675%
0.868%
0.79%
1.111%
1.957%
-4.086%
3.023%
1.951%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.582023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.57
Q3: 50.77
Good
In 2023, the debt ratio of DECA (0.58) 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
40.6%2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 13.47%
Med: 38.42%
Q3: 58.45%
Good+12 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the financial autonomy of DECA (40.6%) 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
0.07 years2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Average+26 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the repayment capacity of DECA (0.07) 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 127.10. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2023)
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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
127.103
Interest coverage (2023)
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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
0.0
Liquidity indicators evolution DECA
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Liquidity ratio
135.068
137.502
143.281
149.562
149.59
130.345
128.17
127.103
Interest coverage
-19.815
-15.867
-6.488
2.073
0.0
0.0
0.984
0.0
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
127.12023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 133.58
Med: 205.53
Q3: 329.15
Watch
In 2023, the liquidity ratio of DECA (127.10) 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
0.0x2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.29x
Q3: 6.06x
Average
In 2023, the interest coverage of DECA (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: 33 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 74 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 41 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 77 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 85 days of revenue, i.e. 2.3 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-47%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2023)
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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
2 340 406 €
Customer credit (2023)
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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
33 j
Supplier credit (2023)
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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
74 j
Inventory turnover (2023)
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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
77 j
WCR in days of revenue (2023)
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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
85 j
WCR and payment terms evolution DECA
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Operating WCR
4 411 240 €
3 831 004 €
4 205 755 €
3 351 563 €
3 526 292 €
4 031 522 €
2 201 618 €
2 340 406 €
Inventory turnover (days)
68
73
85
67
71
92
95
77
Customer payment term (days)
58
52
84
78
91
122
37
33
Supplier payment term (days)
97
77
121
93
99
144
79
74
Positioning of DECA in its sector
Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques
Valuation estimate
Based on 124 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of DECA is estimated at
684 685 €
(range 365 416€ - 2 103 890€).
With an EBITDA of 60 893€, the sector multiple of 0.7x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x
(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 value2023
124 transactions
365k€684k€2103k€
684 685 €Range: 365 416€ - 2 103 890€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
60 893 €×0.7x
Estimation42 862 €
20 262€ - 156 001€
Revenue Multiple30%
9 956 633 €×0.21x
Estimation2 120 508 €
1 149 901€ - 6 423 053€
Net Income Multiple20%
164 952 €×0.8x
Estimation135 511 €
51 576€ - 494 868€
Valuation evolution
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How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 124 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 gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques)
Compare DECA with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, DECA generated a net profit of 165 k€ in 2023.
Where is the headquarters of DECA ?
The headquarters of DECA is located in MARSEILLE (13014), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.
Where to find the tax return of DECA ?
The tax return of DECA 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 DECA operate?
DECA operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques (NAF code 46.46Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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