DISTRI-PALAVAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
DISTRI-PALAVAS is a French company
founded 19 years ago,
specialized in the sector Supermarchés.
Based in PALAVAS-LES-FLOTS (34250),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 12.3 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - DISTRI-PALAVAS (SIREN 494703911)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
12 335 569 €
12 752 604 €
12 719 543 €
12 465 177 €
11 391 513 €
10 455 398 €
10 404 719 €
10 920 584 €
10 998 886 €
Net income
230 813 €
341 928 €
256 528 €
384 268 €
237 496 €
120 923 €
120 710 €
127 035 €
246 487 €
EBITDA
373 190 €
486 257 €
396 682 €
513 890 €
366 317 €
213 952 €
122 059 €
215 737 €
370 510 €
Net margin
1.9%
2.7%
2.0%
3.1%
2.1%
1.2%
1.2%
1.2%
2.2%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, DISTRI-PALAVAS achieves revenue of 12.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.4%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (9.5 M€), gross margin stands at 2.8 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 373 k€, representing 3.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 231 k€, i.e. 1.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
12 335 569 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
2 798 998 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
373 190 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
320 756 €
Net income (2024)
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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
230 813 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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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
3.0%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 26%. 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 60%. 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 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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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
26.169%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
59.946%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
2.484%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
1.364
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
51.759
45.213
16.502
13.193
5.152
3.779
1.663
28.154
26.169
Financial autonomy
42.003
43.193
48.695
54.18
58.001
59.072
60.922
54.971
59.946
Repayment capacity
1.769
1.319
0.658
0.485
0.273
0.162
0.07
1.414
1.364
Cash flow / Revenue
2.654%
1.726%
0.715%
1.725%
2.416%
3.089%
2.286%
2.937%
2.484%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
26.172024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.09
Med: 38.53
Q3: 110.8
Good+17 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of DISTRI-PALAVAS (26.17) 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
59.95%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 14.11%
Med: 32.0%
Q3: 48.07%
Excellent
In 2024, the financial autonomy of DISTRI-PALAVAS (60.0%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.
Repayment capacity
1.36 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.94 years
Q3: 3.03 years
Average+29 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of DISTRI-PALAVAS (1.36) 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 132.75. 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 4.7x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
132.752
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
4.714
Liquidity indicators evolution DISTRI-PALAVAS
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
114.084
87.892
82.797
95.005
122.787
140.156
140.345
126.929
132.752
Interest coverage
3.219
3.389
2.45
0.288
0.085
0.046
0.187
1.286
4.714
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
132.752024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 106.02
Med: 141.77
Q3: 201.68
Average
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of DISTRI-PALAVAS (132.75) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.
Interest coverage
4.71x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.64x
Q3: 7.03x
Good+35 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of DISTRI-PALAVAS (4.7x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 18 days. Inventory turnover is 19 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 27 days of revenue, i.e. 919 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +53%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
919 000 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
1 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
19 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
19 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
27 j
WCR and payment terms evolution DISTRI-PALAVAS
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
600 759 €
622 801 €
517 531 €
565 114 €
456 230 €
486 641 €
635 468 €
887 199 €
919 000 €
Inventory turnover (days)
17
17
19
21
18
18
17
18
19
Customer payment term (days)
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
Supplier payment term (days)
23
22
24
23
25
25
25
26
19
Positioning of DISTRI-PALAVAS in its sector
Comparison with sector Supermarchés
Valuation estimate
Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of DISTRI-PALAVAS is estimated at
2 001 983 €
(range 891 389€ - 4 049 048€).
With an EBITDA of 373 190€, 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 value2024
551 transactions
891k€2001k€4049k€
2 001 983 €Range: 891 389€ - 4 049 048€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
373 190 €×4.7x
Estimation1 764 418 €
614 920€ - 3 758 207€
Revenue Multiple30%
12 335 569 €×0.23x
Estimation2 836 154 €
1 542 043€ - 5 208 736€
Net Income Multiple20%
230 813 €×5.8x
Estimation1 344 645 €
606 585€ - 3 036 622€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
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...).
Similar companies (Supermarchés)
Compare DISTRI-PALAVAS with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, DISTRI-PALAVAS generated a net profit of 231 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of DISTRI-PALAVAS ?
The headquarters of DISTRI-PALAVAS is located in PALAVAS-LES-FLOTS (34250), in the department Herault.
Where to find the tax return of DISTRI-PALAVAS ?
The tax return of DISTRI-PALAVAS 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 DISTRI-PALAVAS operate?
DISTRI-PALAVAS operates in the sector Supermarchés (NAF code 47.11D). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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