EU DIFFUSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EU DIFFUSION is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles. Based in EU (76260), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 21.6 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 - EU DIFFUSION (SIREN 351581194)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 21 596 519 € 18 090 309 € N/C N/C N/C N/C 3 939 293 €
Net income 219 392 € 399 299 € 448 076 € -126 437 € 112 696 € 151 914 € 144 460 €
EBITDA 400 107 € 627 799 € N/C N/C N/C N/C 279 325 €
Net margin 1.0% 2.2% N/C N/C N/C N/C 3.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, EU DIFFUSION achieves revenue of 21.6 M€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +20.8%. Vs 2023, growth of +19% (18.1 M€ -> 21.6 M€). After deducting consumption (13.7 M€), gross margin stands at 7.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 37%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 400 k€, representing 1.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 219 k€, i.e. 1.0% 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

21 596 519 €

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

7 923 691 €

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

400 107 €

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

160 883 €

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

219 392 €

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

1.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 80%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 32%. 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 4.1% 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

79.862%

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

32.329%

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

4.052%

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

2.73

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

30.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
79.86 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.26
Med: 13.62
Q3: 52.91
Watch

In 2024, the debt ratio of EU DIFFUSION (79.86) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
32.33% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.3%
Med: 41.67%
Q3: 60.11%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of EU DIFFUSION (32.3%) 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
2.73 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 1.87 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of EU DIFFUSION (2.73) 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 160.98. 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 19.7x. 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

160.981

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

19.737

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
160.98 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 145.43
Med: 206.86
Q3: 309.41
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of EU DIFFUSION (160.98) 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
19.74x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 10.11x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of EU DIFFUSION (19.7x) 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: 29 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 21 days. Inventory turnover is 50 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 70 days of revenue, i.e. 4.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +480%, 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

4 176 767 €

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

29 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

50 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

50 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

70 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
EU DIFFUSION

Positioning of EU DIFFUSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (29 transactions). This range of 1 864 988€ to 6 786 974€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1864k€ 4427k€ 6786k€
4 427 406 € Range: 1 864 988€ - 6 786 974€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 29 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 EU DIFFUSION

What is the revenue of EU DIFFUSION ?

The revenue of EU DIFFUSION in 2024 is 21.6 M€.

Is EU DIFFUSION profitable?

Yes, EU DIFFUSION generated a net profit of 219 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of EU DIFFUSION ?

The headquarters of EU DIFFUSION is located in EU (76260), in the department Seine-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of EU DIFFUSION ?

The tax return of EU DIFFUSION 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 EU DIFFUSION operate?

EU DIFFUSION operates in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles (NAF code 45.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.