FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in MITRY-MORY (77290), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 26.7 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 - FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS (SIREN 422335349)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 26 695 825 € 25 892 096 € 35 102 671 € 38 455 566 € 31 719 378 € 26 212 709 € N/C N/C N/C 16 315 880 €
Net income 152 632 € 129 167 € 678 065 € 399 850 € 840 388 € 342 699 € 521 070 € 313 644 € 271 919 € 269 201 €
EBITDA 73 938 € 232 979 € 10 457 € 652 258 € 1 787 538 € 263 236 € N/C N/C N/C 299 395 €
Net margin 0.6% 0.5% 1.9% 1.0% 2.6% 1.3% N/C N/C N/C 1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS achieves revenue of 26.7 M€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.6%. Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (4.4 M€), gross margin stands at 22.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 74 k€, representing 0.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 153 k€, i.e. 0.6% 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

26 695 825 €

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

22 301 325 €

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

73 938 €

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

264 238 €

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

152 632 €

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

0.3%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 29%. 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 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

28.727%

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

24.211%

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

-0.24%

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

-7.895

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

24.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
28.73 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS (28.73) 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
24.21% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS (24.2%) 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
-7.89 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS (-7.89) 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 120.62. 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 40.4x. 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

120.622

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

40.449

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
120.62 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS (120.62) 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
40.45x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS (40.5x) 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: 49 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 75 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 26 days. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 58 days of revenue, i.e. 4.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +112%, 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

4 306 837 €

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

49 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

75 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

1 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

58 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS

Positioning of FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS is estimated at 1 952 629 € (range 885 597€ - 3 379 225€). With an EBITDA of 73 938€, the sector multiple of 0.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
71 tx
885k€ 1952k€ 3379k€
1 952 629 € Range: 885 597€ - 3 379 225€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
73 938 € × 0.9x
Estimation 67 903 €
48 322€ - 273 897€
Revenue Multiple 30%
26 695 825 € × 0.23x
Estimation 6 051 518 €
2 826 812€ - 9 868 282€
Net Income Multiple 20%
152 632 € × 3.4x
Estimation 516 112 €
66 964€ - 1 408 962€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 71 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 FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS

What is the revenue of FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS ?

The revenue of FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS in 2024 is 26.7 M€.

Is FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS profitable?

Yes, FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS generated a net profit of 153 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS ?

The headquarters of FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS is located in MITRY-MORY (77290), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS ?

The tax return of FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS 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 FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS operate?

FRANCE DISTRIBUTION EXPRESS operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains (NAF code 49.41A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.