IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 1.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT (SIREN 404410094)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 1 141 856 € 1 021 611 € 881 835 €
Net income 24 129 € 6 947 € 22 848 €
EBITDA 34 981 € 23 619 € 54 897 €
Net margin 2.1% 0.7% 2.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Over the period 2017-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.8%. Vs 2018, growth of +12% (1.0 M€ -> 1.1 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 35 k€, representing 3.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 24 k€, i.e. 2.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 141 856 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 141 856 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

34 981 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

34 476 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

24 129 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.0%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 38%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

2.14%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

37.964%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

2.137%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.069

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

5.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.14 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 1.43
Med: 21.15
Q3: 70.16
Good

In 2019, the debt ratio of IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT (2.14) 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
37.96% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 13.66%
Med: 33.41%
Q3: 52.45%
Good

In 2019, the financial autonomy of IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT (38.0%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.07 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.33 years
Average +26 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT (0.07) 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 136.77. 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 33.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

136.766

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

33.212

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
136.77 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 122.04
Med: 168.63
Q3: 250.83
Average

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT (136.77) 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
33.21x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.06x
Q3: 2.6x
Excellent

In 2019, the interest coverage of IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT (33.2x) 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: 38 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 15 days. The company must finance 23 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 23 days of revenue, i.e. 73 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2019, WCR increased by +100%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

73 307 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

38 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

15 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

23 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité

Valuation estimate

Based on 66 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT is estimated at 82 245 € (range 42 187€ - 256 418€). With an EBITDA of 34 981€, the sector multiple of 1.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.15x (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 2019
66 tx
42k€ 82k€ 256k€
82 245 € Range: 42 187€ - 256 418€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
34 981 € × 1.2x
Estimation 43 351 €
14 706€ - 369 803€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 141 856 € × 0.15x
Estimation 169 450 €
106 379€ - 187 970€
Net Income Multiple 20%
24 129 € × 2.0x
Estimation 48 676 €
14 602€ - 75 630€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 66 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 (Transports routiers de fret de proximité)

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Frequently asked questions about IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT

What is the revenue of IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT ?

The revenue of IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT in 2019 is 1.1 M€.

Is IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT profitable?

Yes, IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT generated a net profit of 24 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT ?

The headquarters of IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT ?

The tax return of IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT 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 IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT operate?

IMPORT DISTRIBUTION EXPORT operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité (NAF code 49.41B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.