FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.. Based in SAINT-QUENTIN-FALLAVIER (38070), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.2 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 - FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION (SIREN 523667715)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 156 653 € 1 170 508 € 1 306 150 € 1 198 782 € 1 190 899 € 1 374 711 € 1 292 046 € 1 660 682 € 1 896 385 €
Net income -174 372 € -234 285 € -409 812 € -115 158 € 204 829 € 152 270 € 121 178 € 41 652 € 58 872 €
EBITDA -178 036 € -186 026 € -199 583 € -81 144 € 255 250 € 182 028 € 200 635 € -41 188 € 54 996 €
Net margin -15.1% -20.0% -31.4% -9.6% 17.2% 11.1% 9.4% 2.5% 3.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION achieves revenue of 1.2 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -6.0%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -178 k€, representing -15.4% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -174 k€ (-15.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 156 653 €

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

1 156 653 €

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

-178 036 €

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

-171 862 €

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

-174 372 €

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

-15.4%

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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 -34%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

0.0%

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

-33.784%

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

-16.478%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.61
Q3: 47.03
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION (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
-33.78% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.21%
Med: 32.46%
Q3: 67.88%
Average -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION (-33.8%) 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 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.29 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION (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 83.97. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

83.975

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

-1.41

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
83.97 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 120.11
Med: 218.14
Q3: 571.7
Watch -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION (83.97) 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
-1.41x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.61x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION (-1.4x) 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: 97 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 227 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 130 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 117 days of revenue, i.e. 377 k€ to permanently finance.

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

376 791 €

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

97 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

227 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

0 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

117 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.

Valuation estimate

Based on 131 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION is estimated at 412 477 € (range 206 011€ - 779 656€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2024
131 transactions
206k€ 412k€ 779k€
412 477 € Range: 206 011€ - 779 656€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
1 156 653 € × 0.36x = 412 477 €
Range: 206 011€ - 779 657€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 131 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 (Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.)

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Frequently asked questions about FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION

What is the revenue of FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION ?

The revenue of FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION in 2024 is 1.2 M€.

Is FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION profitable?

FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION ?

The headquarters of FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION is located in SAINT-QUENTIN-FALLAVIER (38070), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION ?

The tax return of FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION 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 DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION operate?

FORUM DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION operates in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a. (NAF code 82.99Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.