Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 1988-07-05 (37 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction Location: BUCHELAY (78200), Yvelines
DIFERBAT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
DIFERBAT is a French company
founded 37 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction .
Based in BUCHELAY (78200),
this company of category PME
shows in 2025 a revenue of 18.4 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2025, DIFERBAT achieves revenue of 18.4 M€. Over the period 2017-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.8%. Vs 2024: +3%. After deducting consumption (11.5 M€), gross margin stands at 6.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 37%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.9 M€, representing 15.8% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.2 M€, i.e. 11.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2025)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
18 403 327 €
Gross margin (2025)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
6 857 019 €
EBITDA (2025)
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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
2 913 411 €
EBIT (2025)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
2 894 444 €
Net income (2025)
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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
2 165 271 €
EBITDA margin (2025)
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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
15.8%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 22%. 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 56%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.
Debt ratio (2025)
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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
21.691%
Financial autonomy (2025)
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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
55.807%
Cash flow / Revenue (2025)
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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
11.897%
Repayment capacity (2025)
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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
0.555
Asset age ratio (2025)
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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
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Debt ratio
0.002
3.375
1.08
2.793
1.573
0.0
12.221
2.723
21.691
Financial autonomy
58.65
65.966
69.099
67.642
69.222
70.053
57.938
58.344
55.807
Repayment capacity
0.0
0.165
0.05
0.119
0.064
0.0
0.243
0.06
0.555
Cash flow / Revenue
5.9%
6.542%
7.699%
9.395%
9.492%
10.355%
12.799%
12.372%
11.897%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
21.692025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 4.02
Med: 18.82
Q3: 55.96
Average+14 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the debt ratio of DIFERBAT (21.69) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.
Financial autonomy
55.81%2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 27.95%
Med: 47.12%
Q3: 63.87%
Good-7 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the financial autonomy of DIFERBAT (55.8%) 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
0.56 years2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.58 years
Q3: 2.87 years
Good+14 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the repayment capacity of DIFERBAT (0.56) 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 306.14. 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 1.2x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.
Liquidity ratio (2025)
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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
306.138
Interest coverage (2025)
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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
1.22
Liquidity indicators evolution DIFERBAT
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Liquidity ratio
239.108
309.806
326.561
323.264
332.1
330.334
281.669
245.108
306.138
Interest coverage
0.208
0.094
0.15
0.127
0.153
0.129
0.048
0.103
1.22
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
306.142025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 163.55
Med: 233.02
Q3: 362.64
Good
In 2025, the liquidity ratio of DIFERBAT (306.14) 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
1.22x2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.75x
Q3: 9.06x
Average+16 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the interest coverage of DIFERBAT (1.2x) 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: 60 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 59 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 69 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 126 days of revenue, i.e. 6.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2025, WCR increased by +112%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2025)
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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
6 453 495 €
Customer credit (2025)
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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
60 j
Supplier credit (2025)
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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
59 j
Inventory turnover (2025)
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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
69 j
WCR in days of revenue (2025)
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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
126 j
WCR and payment terms evolution DIFERBAT
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Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Operating WCR
3 043 004 €
3 343 094 €
3 648 489 €
3 858 337 €
4 255 610 €
4 938 505 €
4 656 095 €
5 637 449 €
6 453 495 €
Inventory turnover (days)
37
35
39
41
41
49
51
44
69
Customer payment term (days)
57
60
64
68
60
64
57
66
60
Supplier payment term (days)
79
51
50
56
54
60
54
70
59
Positioning of DIFERBAT 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 (28 transactions).
This range of 1 669 336€ to 4 894 738€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2025
Indicative
1669k€2969k€4894k€
2 969 820 €Range: 1 669 336€ - 4 894 738€
NAF 5 année 2025
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 28 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 bois et de matériaux de construction )
Compare DIFERBAT with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, DIFERBAT generated a net profit of 2.2 M€ in 2025.
Where is the headquarters of DIFERBAT ?
The headquarters of DIFERBAT is located in BUCHELAY (78200), in the department Yvelines.
Where to find the tax return of DIFERBAT ?
The tax return of DIFERBAT 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 DIFERBAT operate?
DIFERBAT 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.
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