HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Hypermarchés. Based in HONFLEUR (14600), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 35.7 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 - HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 383947611)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 35 736 645 € 34 653 442 € 33 796 945 €
Net income 690 409 € 802 495 € 1 089 420 €
EBITDA 1 009 411 € 1 249 739 € 1 345 008 €
Net margin 1.9% 2.3% 3.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 35.7 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +2.8%). Vs 2019: +3%. After deducting consumption (27.9 M€), gross margin stands at 7.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 22%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.0 M€, representing 2.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 690 k€, i.e. 1.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

35 736 645 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

7 793 510 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

1 009 411 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

893 280 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

690 409 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 145%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 8.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 2.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

145.152%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

31.242%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

2.15%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

7.951

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

46.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
145.15 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 23.82
Med: 64.04
Q3: 145.66
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION (145.15) 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
31.24% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 20.79%
Med: 34.25%
Q3: 47.82%
Average -17 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION (31.2%) 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
7.95 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 1.0 years
Med: 2.26 years
Q3: 4.58 years
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In 2020, the repayment capacity of HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION (7.95) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 160.09. 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 7.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

160.089

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

7.658

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
160.09 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 114.46
Med: 146.03
Q3: 186.56
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION (160.09) 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
7.66x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.74x
Med: 2.23x
Q3: 5.3x
Excellent +9 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION (7.7x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 21 days. Inventory turnover is 31 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 24 days of revenue, i.e. 2.4 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

2 366 123 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

22 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

31 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

24 j

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

Comparison with sector Hypermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 312 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 5 175 986 € (range 2 574 247€ - 9 646 721€). With an EBITDA of 1 009 411€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.25x (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 2020
312 transactions
2574k€ 5175k€ 9646k€
5 175 986 € Range: 2 574 247€ - 9 646 721€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 009 411 € × 3.5x
Estimation 3 522 020 €
834 460€ - 7 245 128€
Revenue Multiple 30%
35 736 645 € × 0.25x
Estimation 8 964 164 €
6 180 817€ - 13 990 248€
Net Income Multiple 20%
690 409 € × 5.3x
Estimation 3 628 639 €
1 513 860€ - 9 135 414€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 312 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 HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION in 2020 is 35.7 M€.

Is HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 690 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION is located in HONFLEUR (14600), in the department Calvados.

Where to find the tax return of HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of HONFLEUR 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 HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION operate?

HONFLEUR DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Hypermarchés (NAF code 47.11F). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.