DUCA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DUCA is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale. Based in SAINT-SIMEON-DE-BRESSIEUX (38870), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 17.9 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 - DUCA (SIREN 338783707)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 17 882 391 € 16 981 642 € 16 721 951 € 16 593 698 € 16 789 743 € 13 651 281 €
Net income 140 448 € 276 246 € 282 893 € 238 495 € 408 475 € 60 790 €
EBITDA 319 237 € 459 852 € 552 699 € 381 009 € 655 566 € 251 665 €
Net margin 0.8% 1.6% 1.7% 1.4% 2.4% 0.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, DUCA achieves revenue of 17.9 M€. Over the period 2016-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.5%. Vs 2020: +5%. After deducting consumption (14.8 M€), gross margin stands at 3.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 17%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 319 k€, representing 1.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 140 k€, i.e. 0.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

17 882 391 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

3 124 856 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

319 237 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

142 536 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

140 448 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 93%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

92.84%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

32.585%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

1.831%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

2.72

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

39.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
DUCA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
92.84 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 30.06
Q3: 149.56
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of DUCA (92.84) 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
32.59% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 4.28%
Med: 26.46%
Q3: 52.67%
Good

In 2021, the financial autonomy of DUCA (32.6%) 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
2.72 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.67 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of DUCA (2.72) 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 184.86. 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 2.9x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

184.857

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

2.894

Liquidity indicators evolution
DUCA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
184.86 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 86.7
Med: 145.91
Q3: 239.18
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of DUCA (184.86) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
2.89x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.89x
Excellent +9 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of DUCA (2.9x) 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: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 18 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 16 days. Inventory turnover is 26 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 28 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

1 371 758 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

2 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

18 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

26 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

28 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
DUCA

Positioning of DUCA in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'alimentation générale

Valuation estimate

Based on 291 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of DUCA is estimated at 2 039 073 € (range 1 199 917€ - 3 417 767€). With an EBITDA of 319 237€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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 2021
291 transactions
1199k€ 2039k€ 3417k€
2 039 073 € Range: 1 199 917€ - 3 417 767€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
319 237 € × 4.0x
Estimation 1 265 236 €
588 826€ - 2 432 226€
Revenue Multiple 30%
17 882 391 € × 0.24x
Estimation 4 240 839 €
2 828 761€ - 6 258 770€
Net Income Multiple 20%
140 448 € × 4.8x
Estimation 671 022 €
284 385€ - 1 620 118€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 291 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 DUCA

What is the revenue of DUCA ?

The revenue of DUCA in 2021 is 17.9 M€.

Is DUCA profitable?

Yes, DUCA generated a net profit of 140 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of DUCA ?

The headquarters of DUCA is located in SAINT-SIMEON-DE-BRESSIEUX (38870), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of DUCA ?

The tax return of DUCA 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 DUCA operate?

DUCA 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.