GAP DIFFUSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GAP DIFFUSION is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres commerces de détail en magasin non spécialisé. Based in CASTELNAU-LE-LEZ (34170), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.7 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 - GAP DIFFUSION (SIREN 438712796)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 1 652 526 € 2 978 180 € 3 198 187 € 3 323 749 € 2 886 083 € 3 100 319 € 3 284 953 € 3 458 775 €
Net income -118 335 € -495 667 € 14 569 € -31 872 € -3 221 € 10 204 € 14 453 € -37 812 €
EBITDA -501 299 € -178 786 € -20 812 € -3 488 € 3 145 € -96 794 € -152 326 € 58 249 €
Net margin -7.2% -16.6% 0.5% -1.0% -0.1% 0.3% 0.4% -1.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GAP DIFFUSION achieves revenue of 1.7 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2024 (CAGR: -10.0%). Significant drop of -45% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.4 M€), gross margin stands at 292 k€, i.e. a rate of 18%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -501 k€, representing -30.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-45%), EBITDA varies by -180%, reducing margin by 24.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -118 k€ (-7.2% 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

1 652 526 €

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

291 693 €

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

-501 299 €

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

-384 105 €

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

-118 335 €

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

-30.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -790%. 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 -11%. 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

-790.037%

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

-11.085%

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

-17.163%

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

-3.051

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

9.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
GAP DIFFUSION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-790.04 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 23.43
Q3: 121.92
Excellent +23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of GAP DIFFUSION (-790.04) 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
-11.09% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.29%
Med: 21.22%
Q3: 45.84%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GAP DIFFUSION (-11.1%) 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
-3.05 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.49 years
Q3: 2.15 years
Excellent -55 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GAP DIFFUSION (-3.05) 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 165.47. 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

165.472

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

-12.804

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
165.47 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 98.73
Med: 156.88
Q3: 292.75
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GAP DIFFUSION (165.47) 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
-12.8x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.68x
Q3: 2.88x
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of GAP DIFFUSION (-12.8x) 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: 4 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 51 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 47 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 69 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 72 days of revenue, i.e. 330 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-64%), freeing up cash.

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

329 646 €

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

4 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

51 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

69 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

72 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GAP DIFFUSION

Positioning of GAP DIFFUSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres commerces de détail en magasin non spécialisé

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (31 transactions). This range of 120 208€ to 560 681€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
120k€ 250k€ 560k€
250 894 € Range: 120 208€ - 560 681€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 31 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 GAP DIFFUSION

What is the revenue of GAP DIFFUSION ?

The revenue of GAP DIFFUSION in 2024 is 1.7 M€.

Is GAP DIFFUSION profitable?

GAP DIFFUSION recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GAP DIFFUSION ?

The headquarters of GAP DIFFUSION is located in CASTELNAU-LE-LEZ (34170), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of GAP DIFFUSION ?

The tax return of GAP DIFFUSION 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 GAP DIFFUSION operate?

GAP DIFFUSION operates in the sector Autres commerces de détail en magasin non spécialisé (NAF code 47.19B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.