FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale. Based in LA FERTE-ALAIS (91590), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 2.2 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 - FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 490144441)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C N/C 2 165 294 € 2 267 302 €
Net income 34 132 € 21 588 € 48 470 € 37 214 €
EBITDA N/C N/C 65 964 € 48 126 €
Net margin N/C N/C 2.2% 1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION generates positive net income of 34 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2016-2019: 37 k€ -> 34 k€.

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

34 132 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 78%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

78.173%

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

22.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 25.78
Q3: 136.29
Excellent

In 2019, the debt ratio of FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION (0.00) 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
78.17% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 3.78%
Med: 25.59%
Q3: 52.66%
Excellent

In 2019, the financial autonomy of FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION (78.2%) 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
0.38 years 2017
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 2.09 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION (0.38) 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 286.04. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

286.039

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
286.04 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 76.83
Med: 131.27
Q3: 212.57
Excellent

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION (286.04) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
2.91x 2017
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 5.26x
Good

In 2017, the interest coverage of FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION (2.9x) 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.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

0 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'alimentation générale

Valuation estimate

Based on 312 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 220 362 € (range 41 273€ - 416 884€). 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 2019
312 transactions
41k€ 220k€ 416k€
220 362 € Range: 41 273€ - 416 884€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
34 132 € × 6.5x = 220 363 €
Range: 41 274€ - 416 885€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 312 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 FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION in 2017 is 2.2 M€.

Is FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 34 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION is located in LA FERTE-ALAIS (91590), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of FONTAINE 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 FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION operate?

FONTAINE DISTRIBUTION 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.