FHL DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FHL DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 5 years ago, specialized in the sector Supermarchés. Based in SAINT-ETIENNE (42000), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 2.4 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 - FHL DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 889852588)
Indicator 2022 2021
Revenue 2 412 298 € 2 557 283 €
Net income 5 280 € -45 946 €
EBITDA 15 868 € -34 489 €
Net margin 0.2% -1.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, FHL DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 2.4 M€. Slight decline of -6% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (1.9 M€), gross margin stands at 486 k€, i.e. a rate of 20%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 16 k€, representing 0.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.0 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 5 k€, i.e. 0.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 412 298 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

486 389 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

15 868 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

3 713 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

5 280 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

0.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -69%. 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 -27%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-68.834%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

-26.538%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

-0.088%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

-11.817

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-68.83 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 1.37
Med: 38.59
Q3: 121.89
Excellent

In 2022, the debt ratio of FHL DISTRIBUTION (-68.83) 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
-26.54% 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 13.54%
Med: 30.88%
Q3: 47.0%
Average

In 2022, the financial autonomy of FHL DISTRIBUTION (-26.5%) 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
-11.82 years 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 1.26 years
Q3: 3.5 years
Excellent

In 2022, the repayment capacity of FHL DISTRIBUTION (-11.82) 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 93.34. 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 7.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

93.345

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

7.77

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
93.34 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 108.24
Med: 143.06
Q3: 198.17
Watch

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of FHL DISTRIBUTION (93.34) 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
7.77x 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.12x
Q3: 3.8x
Excellent +50 pts over 2 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of FHL DISTRIBUTION (7.8x) 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: 18 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 18 days. Overall, WCR represents 15 days of revenue, i.e. 98 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

98 181 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

15 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FHL DISTRIBUTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Supermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 265 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of FHL DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 233 113 € (range 141 966€ - 374 274€). With an EBITDA of 15 868€, the sector multiple of 5.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.25x (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 2022
265 transactions
141k€ 233k€ 374k€
233 113 € Range: 141 966€ - 374 274€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
15 868 € × 5.8x
Estimation 92 243 €
49 610€ - 163 719€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 412 298 € × 0.25x
Estimation 594 784 €
379 278€ - 911 921€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 280 € × 8.1x
Estimation 42 785 €
16 890€ - 94 194€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 265 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)

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Frequently asked questions about FHL DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of FHL DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of FHL DISTRIBUTION in 2022 is 2.4 M€.

Is FHL DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, FHL DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 5 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of FHL DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of FHL DISTRIBUTION is located in SAINT-ETIENNE (42000), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of FHL DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of FHL DISTRIBUTION 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 FHL DISTRIBUTION operate?

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