DISTRIMEX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DISTRIMEX is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques. Based in HILLION (22120), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 293.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - DISTRIMEX (SIREN 414506832)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 293 499 727 € 274 584 909 € 244 343 224 € 218 660 005 € 200 055 817 € 189 740 398 € 170 225 658 € 150 326 882 €
Net income 4 832 771 € 2 261 785 € 2 439 506 € 2 053 651 € 5 156 376 € 1 951 854 € 2 823 135 € 4 306 229 €
EBITDA 3 539 993 € 3 452 558 € 2 534 468 € 2 153 012 € 1 732 173 € 1 292 698 € 491 308 € 835 381 €
Net margin 1.6% 0.8% 1.0% 0.9% 2.6% 1.0% 1.7% 2.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, DISTRIMEX achieves revenue of 293.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.7%. Vs 2023: +7%. After deducting consumption (286.2 M€), gross margin stands at 7.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 2%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3.5 M€, representing 1.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 4.8 M€, i.e. 1.6% 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

293 499 727 €

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

7 291 971 €

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

3 539 993 €

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

3 544 639 €

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

4 832 771 €

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

1.2%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 36%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 46%. 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 4.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 1.6% 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

35.852%

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

46.191%

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

1.648%

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

4.169

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

3.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
35.85 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.8
Q3: 35.12
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of DISTRIMEX (35.85) 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
46.19% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.09%
Med: 44.33%
Q3: 67.75%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of DISTRIMEX (46.2%) 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
4.17 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.85 years
Watch

In 2024, the repayment capacity of DISTRIMEX (4.17) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 153.17. 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 36.3x. 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

153.167

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

36.258

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
153.17 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 144.96
Med: 248.4
Q3: 435.6
Average -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of DISTRIMEX (153.17) 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
36.26x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.0x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of DISTRIMEX (36.3x) 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: 67 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. The company must finance 11 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 84 days of revenue, i.e. 68.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +46%, requiring additional financing.

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

68 605 561 €

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

67 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

56 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

0 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

84 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
DISTRIMEX

Positioning of DISTRIMEX in its sector

Comparison with sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 50 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of DISTRIMEX is estimated at 32 834 193 € (range 16 741 335€ - 69 769 515€). With an EBITDA of 3 539 993€, the sector multiple of 1.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
50 tx
16741k€ 32834k€ 69769k€
32 834 193 € Range: 16 741 335€ - 69 769 515€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
3 539 993 € × 1.8x
Estimation 6 435 602 €
3 353 129€ - 21 863 618€
Revenue Multiple 30%
293 499 727 € × 0.32x
Estimation 93 552 374 €
46 611 778€ - 178 383 865€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 832 771 € × 1.6x
Estimation 7 753 400 €
5 406 186€ - 26 612 737€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 50 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 DISTRIMEX

What is the revenue of DISTRIMEX ?

The revenue of DISTRIMEX in 2024 is 293.5 M€.

Is DISTRIMEX profitable?

Yes, DISTRIMEX generated a net profit of 4.8 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of DISTRIMEX ?

The headquarters of DISTRIMEX is located in HILLION (22120), in the department Cotes-d'Armor.

Where to find the tax return of DISTRIMEX ?

The tax return of DISTRIMEX 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 DISTRIMEX operate?

DISTRIMEX operates in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques (NAF code 46.18Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.