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FORUM DISTRI : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FORUM DISTRI is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale. Based in LA LONDE LES MAURES (83250), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 460 k€. 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 - FORUM DISTRI (SIREN 481552545)
Indicator 2018
Revenue 460 004 €
Net income 37 665 €
EBITDA 44 631 €
Net margin 8.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, FORUM DISTRI achieves revenue of 460 k€. After deducting consumption (317 k€), gross margin stands at 143 k€, i.e. a rate of 31%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 45 k€, representing 9.7% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 38 k€, i.e. 8.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

460 004 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

143 176 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

44 631 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

44 937 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

37 665 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

9.7%

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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 0%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 8.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.28%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

0.217%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

8.397%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

10.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.28 2018
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 26.11
Q3: 133.63
Good

In 2018, the debt ratio of FORUM DISTRI (0.28) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
0.22% 2018
2018
Q1: 3.83%
Med: 25.22%
Q3: 53.76%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of FORUM DISTRI (0.2%) 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
0.0 years 2018
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.69 years
Excellent

In 2018, the repayment capacity of FORUM DISTRI (0.00) 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 196.18. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

196.184

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
196.18 2018
2018
Q1: 73.69
Med: 125.26
Q3: 207.3
Good

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of FORUM DISTRI (196.18) 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
0.0x 2018
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.03x
Q3: 4.44x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of FORUM DISTRI (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 20 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 20 days. Inventory turnover is 13 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-14 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-18 382 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

20 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

13 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

-14 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FORUM DISTRI in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'alimentation générale

Valuation estimate

Based on 341 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of FORUM DISTRI is estimated at 252 595 € (range 129 881€ - 486 201€). With an EBITDA of 44 631€, the sector multiple of 7.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.26x (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 2018
341 transactions
129k€ 252k€ 486k€
252 595 € Range: 129 881€ - 486 201€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
44 631 € × 7.0x
Estimation 312 040 €
169 463€ - 579 068€
Revenue Multiple 30%
460 004 € × 0.26x
Estimation 118 182 €
73 148€ - 193 660€
Net Income Multiple 20%
37 665 € × 8.1x
Estimation 305 606 €
116 029€ - 692 849€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 341 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 FORUM DISTRI

What is the revenue of FORUM DISTRI ?

The revenue of FORUM DISTRI in 2018 is 460 k€.

Is FORUM DISTRI profitable?

Yes, FORUM DISTRI generated a net profit of 38 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of FORUM DISTRI ?

The headquarters of FORUM DISTRI is located in LA LONDE LES MAURES (83250), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of FORUM DISTRI ?

The tax return of FORUM DISTRI 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 FORUM DISTRI operate?

FORUM DISTRI 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.