DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT is a French company founded 55 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 564 k€. 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 - DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT (SIREN 710501255)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 563 790 € 417 991 € 511 305 € 526 601 €
Net income 343 150 € 215 980 € 301 621 € 303 774 €
EBITDA 496 348 € 328 773 € 433 542 € 447 498 €
Net margin 60.9% 51.7% 59.0% 57.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT achieves revenue of 564 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +2.3%). Vs 2019, growth of +35% (418 k€ -> 564 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 564 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 496 k€, representing 88.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 343 k€, i.e. 60.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

563 790 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

563 790 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

496 348 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

470 087 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

343 150 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

88.0%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 42%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 49%. 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 65.5% 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

42.068%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

49.19%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

65.523%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

0.558

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

11.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
42.07 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 12.54
Q3: 165.29
Average

In 2020, the debt ratio of DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU... (42.07) 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
49.19% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 2.35%
Med: 37.75%
Q3: 80.16%
Good

In 2020, the financial autonomy of DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU... (49.2%) 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 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.43 years
Q3: 9.29 years
Average

In 2020, the repayment capacity of DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU... (0.56) 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 1778.61. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

1778.614

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1778.61 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 79.88
Med: 255.9
Q3: 986.53
Excellent

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU... (1778.61) 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
0.0x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 13.38x
Average -26 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU... (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: 102 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 55 days. The gap of 47 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 91 days of revenue, i.e. 142 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2020, WCR increased by +2057%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

141 821 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

102 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

55 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

91 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 193 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT is estimated at 2 002 621 € (range 834 826€ - 3 147 881€). With an EBITDA of 496 348€, the sector multiple of 6.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.62x (in line with sector norms). 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 value 2020
193 transactions
834k€ 2002k€ 3147k€
2 002 621 € Range: 834 826€ - 3 147 881€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
496 348 € × 6.2x
Estimation 3 077 933 €
1 268 171€ - 4 208 308€
Revenue Multiple 30%
563 790 € × 0.62x
Estimation 350 094 €
216 979€ - 775 592€
Net Income Multiple 20%
343 150 € × 5.2x
Estimation 1 793 135 €
678 237€ - 4 055 248€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 193 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 (Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers)

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Frequently asked questions about DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT

What is the revenue of DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT ?

The revenue of DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT in 2020 is 564 k€.

Is DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT profitable?

Yes, DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT generated a net profit of 343 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT ?

The headquarters of DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT ?

The tax return of DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT 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 DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT operate?

DIFFUSION DES PRODUITS DU BATIMENT operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.