FROUARD DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FROUARD DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer. Based in FROUARD (54390), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - FROUARD DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 478693518)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 421 925 € 2 370 085 € 2 527 788 € 2 546 570 € 2 085 861 € 2 034 256 € 2 042 778 € 2 150 633 € 2 044 133 €
Net income -150 956 € 60 130 € 26 181 € 38 017 € 20 188 € 9 931 € -778 € 47 866 € 38 451 €
EBITDA -18 766 € 211 137 € 142 560 € 170 880 € 136 781 € 95 015 € 83 493 € 182 402 € 138 569 €
Net margin -6.2% 2.5% 1.0% 1.5% 1.0% 0.5% -0.0% 2.2% 1.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FROUARD DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 2.4 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.1%). Vs 2023: +2%. After deducting consumption (1.4 M€), gross margin stands at 1.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 43%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -19 k€, representing -0.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+2%), EBITDA varies by -109%, reducing margin by 9.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -151 k€ (-6.2% 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

2 421 925 €

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

1 049 513 €

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

-18 766 €

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

-126 176 €

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

-150 956 €

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

-0.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 170%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 23%. 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

169.516%

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

23.213%

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

-4.285%

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

-6.23

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

85.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
169.52 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.96
Med: 20.93
Q3: 71.81
Watch +22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of FROUARD DISTRIBUTION (169.52) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
23.21% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.32%
Med: 33.4%
Q3: 56.85%
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FROUARD DISTRIBUTION (23.2%) 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
-6.23 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.06 years
Med: 0.07 years
Q3: 2.46 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FROUARD DISTRIBUTION (-6.23) 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 155.69. 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

155.69

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

-104.551

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
155.69 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 141.15
Med: 215.06
Q3: 351.66
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FROUARD DISTRIBUTION (155.69) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
-104.55x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.05x
Q3: 3.99x
Average -48 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of FROUARD DISTRIBUTION (-104.5x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 66 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 65 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 80 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 86 days of revenue, i.e. 577 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +69%, 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

576 733 €

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

1 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

66 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

80 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

86 j

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

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of FROUARD DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 533 495 € (range 394 851€ - 699 943€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (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
61 tx
394k€ 533k€ 699k€
533 495 € Range: 394 851€ - 699 943€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
2 421 925 € × 0.22x = 533 495 €
Range: 394 852€ - 699 943€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 61 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 (Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer)

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Frequently asked questions about FROUARD DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of FROUARD DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of FROUARD DISTRIBUTION in 2024 is 2.4 M€.

Is FROUARD DISTRIBUTION profitable?

FROUARD DISTRIBUTION recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FROUARD DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of FROUARD DISTRIBUTION is located in FROUARD (54390), in the department Meurthe-et-Moselle.

Where to find the tax return of FROUARD DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of FROUARD 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 FROUARD DISTRIBUTION operate?

FROUARD DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer (NAF code 47.59B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.