DIGNOSUD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DIGNOSUD is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale. Based in DIGNE-LES-BAINS (04000), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 327 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - DIGNOSUD (SIREN 493188585)
Indicator 2018 2016 2015
Revenue 327 399 € 375 498 € 363 489 €
Net income 6 825 € 1 161 € -9 660 €
EBITDA 16 407 € 12 523 € 15 097 €
Net margin 2.1% 0.3% -2.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, DIGNOSUD achieves revenue of 327 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.4%). Significant drop of -13% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (231 k€), gross margin stands at 96 k€, i.e. a rate of 29%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 16 k€, representing 5.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 7 k€, i.e. 2.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

327 399 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

95 986 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

16 407 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

12 107 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

6 825 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 177%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 18%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 7.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 3.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

177.245%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

18.329%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

3.399%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

7.602

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

56.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
DIGNOSUD

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
177.25 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 26.11
Q3: 133.63
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of DIGNOSUD (177.25) 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
18.33% 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: 3.83%
Med: 25.22%
Q3: 53.76%
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of DIGNOSUD (18.3%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
7.6 years 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.69 years
Average +51 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of DIGNOSUD (7.60) 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 52.83. 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 24.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

52.832

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

24.892

Liquidity indicators evolution
DIGNOSUD

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
52.83 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: 73.69
Med: 125.26
Q3: 207.3
Watch

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of DIGNOSUD (52.83) 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
24.89x 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.03x
Q3: 4.44x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of DIGNOSUD (24.9x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 17 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 110 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 93 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 35 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 26 days of revenue, i.e. 24 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-33%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

23 527 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

17 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

110 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

35 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

26 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
DIGNOSUD

Positioning of DIGNOSUD in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'alimentation générale

Valuation estimate

Based on 341 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of DIGNOSUD is estimated at 93 664 € (range 50 971€ - 172 896€). With an EBITDA of 16 407€, the sector multiple of 7.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.26x (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 value 2018
341 transactions
50k€ 93k€ 172k€
93 664 € Range: 50 971€ - 172 896€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
16 407 € × 7.0x
Estimation 114 710 €
62 297€ - 212 874€
Revenue Multiple 30%
327 399 € × 0.26x
Estimation 84 114 €
52 062€ - 137 834€
Net Income Multiple 20%
6 825 € × 8.1x
Estimation 55 377 €
21 025€ - 125 546€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 341 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 DIGNOSUD

What is the revenue of DIGNOSUD ?

The revenue of DIGNOSUD in 2018 is 327 k€.

Is DIGNOSUD profitable?

Yes, DIGNOSUD generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of DIGNOSUD ?

The headquarters of DIGNOSUD is located in DIGNE-LES-BAINS (04000), in the department Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.

Where to find the tax return of DIGNOSUD ?

The tax return of DIGNOSUD 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 DIGNOSUD operate?

DIGNOSUD operates in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale (NAF code 47.11B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.