HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in ARS-EN-RE (17590), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 150 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 440876068)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 150 000 € 150 000 € 120 921 € N/C 130 000 € 129 996 € 117 996 € 129 996 €
Net income 435 925 € 574 189 € 434 930 € -44 473 € -18 754 € -4 709 € 85 869 € 126 256 €
EBITDA -11 778 € 3 838 € -20 209 € -60 729 € 3 239 € 17 117 € 2 829 € 11 787 €
Net margin 290.6% 382.8% 359.7% N/C -14.4% -3.6% 72.8% 97.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 150 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +2.1%). Slight decline of 0% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 150 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -12 k€, representing -7.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+0%), EBITDA varies by -407%, reducing margin by 10.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 436 k€, i.e. 290.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

150 000 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

150 000 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-11 778 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-11 680 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

435 925 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-7.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 127%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 6.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 289.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

126.722%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

33.916%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

289.898%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

6.888

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
126.72 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.15
Med: 18.74
Q3: 101.68
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION (126.72) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
33.92% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 13.72%
Med: 51.33%
Q3: 84.16%
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION (33.9%) 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
6.89 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.84 years
Average

In 2023, the repayment capacity of HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION (6.89) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 74.22. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

74.219

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-708.108

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
74.22 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 110.36
Med: 414.42
Q3: 1923.42
Average

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION (74.22) 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
-708.11x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -38.43x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.72x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION (-708.1x) 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: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 208 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 206 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-3827 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-1434%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

-1 594 474 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

2 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

208 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

-3827 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 89 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 1 221 443 € (range 578 709€ - 2 791 060€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.52x (in line with sector norms). 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 2023
89 tx
578k€ 1221k€ 2791k€
1 221 443 € Range: 578 709€ - 2 791 060€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
150 000 € × 0.52x
Estimation 78 537 €
32 127€ - 139 186€
Net Income Multiple 20%
435 925 € × 6.7x
Estimation 2 935 804 €
1 398 584€ - 6 768 872€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 89 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 HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION in 2023 is 150 k€.

Is HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 436 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION is located in ARS-EN-RE (17590), in the department Charente-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of HAUTE VILLE 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 HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION operate?

HAUTE VILLE DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.