DISCOUNT ARPAJON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DISCOUNT ARPAJON is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Supermarchés. Based in VITRY-SUR-SEINE (94400), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.3 M€. 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 - DISCOUNT ARPAJON (SIREN 417627460)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 281 481 € 2 623 642 € 2 427 145 € 2 418 398 € 2 677 086 € 2 345 203 € 2 341 079 € 2 259 900 € 2 259 936 €
Net income 42 579 € -130 408 € -10 652 € -38 105 € 5 787 € 35 629 € 12 912 € 15 102 € 28 621 €
EBITDA 116 553 € -59 239 € 18 250 € 9 811 € 46 727 € 59 938 € 26 063 € 45 238 € 72 520 €
Net margin 1.3% -5.0% -0.4% -1.6% 0.2% 1.5% 0.6% 0.7% 1.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, DISCOUNT ARPAJON achieves revenue of 3.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.8%). Vs 2023, growth of +25% (2.6 M€ -> 3.3 M€). After deducting consumption (2.4 M€), gross margin stands at 864 k€, i.e. a rate of 26%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 117 k€, representing 3.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 43 k€, i.e. 1.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 281 481 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

863 531 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

116 553 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

57 066 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

42 579 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
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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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -0%. 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 -11%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 2.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-0.46%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

-11.129%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

2.741%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

17.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-0.46 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.09
Med: 38.44
Q3: 110.66
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of DISCOUNT ARPAJON (-0.46) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-11.13% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 14.11%
Med: 31.97%
Q3: 48.11%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of DISCOUNT ARPAJON (-11.1%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.94 years
Q3: 3.03 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of DISCOUNT ARPAJON (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 47.46. 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 22.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

47.463

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

22.676

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
47.46 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 105.99
Med: 141.63
Q3: 201.49
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of DISCOUNT ARPAJON (47.46) 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
22.68x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.65x
Q3: 7.04x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of DISCOUNT ARPAJON (22.7x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 21 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 21 days. Inventory turnover is 25 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-25 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-46%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

-225 963 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

21 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

25 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

-25 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of DISCOUNT ARPAJON in its sector

Comparison with sector Supermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of DISCOUNT ARPAJON is estimated at 551 478 € (range 241 467€ - 1 114 593€). With an EBITDA of 116 553€, 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 value 2024
551 transactions
241k€ 551k€ 1114k€
551 478 € Range: 241 467€ - 1 114 593€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
116 553 € × 4.7x
Estimation 551 055 €
192 049€ - 1 173 746€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 281 481 € × 0.23x
Estimation 754 468 €
410 211€ - 1 385 617€
Net Income Multiple 20%
42 579 € × 5.8x
Estimation 248 052 €
111 899€ - 560 178€

Valuation evolution

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 DISCOUNT ARPAJON

What is the revenue of DISCOUNT ARPAJON ?

The revenue of DISCOUNT ARPAJON in 2024 is 3.3 M€.

Is DISCOUNT ARPAJON profitable?

Yes, DISCOUNT ARPAJON generated a net profit of 43 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of DISCOUNT ARPAJON ?

The headquarters of DISCOUNT ARPAJON is located in VITRY-SUR-SEINE (94400), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of DISCOUNT ARPAJON ?

The tax return of DISCOUNT ARPAJON 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 DISCOUNT ARPAJON operate?

DISCOUNT ARPAJON operates in the sector Supermarchés (NAF code 47.11D). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.