INTERSPORT FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

INTERSPORT FRANCE is a French company founded 62 years ago, specialized in the sector Centrales d'achat non alimentaires. Based in LONGJUMEAU (91160), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.4 Mds€. 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 - INTERSPORT FRANCE (SIREN 964201123)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 2 355 291 025 € 2 260 195 942 € 2 130 625 581 € 1 687 395 531 € 1 287 264 121 € 1 340 527 027 € 1 235 852 520 € 1 101 448 525 € 1 020 353 406 € 936 978 114 €
Net income 4 624 719 € 7 461 864 € 20 879 996 € 21 016 359 € 2 069 107 € 8 274 650 € 6 009 494 € 5 785 749 € 6 271 019 € 3 483 814 €
EBITDA 32 346 490 € 20 573 641 € 41 480 265 € 21 906 892 € 4 996 604 € 8 620 506 € 8 729 999 € 5 666 978 € 5 952 794 € 5 136 425 €
Net margin 0.2% 0.3% 1.0% 1.2% 0.2% 0.6% 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 0.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, INTERSPORT FRANCE achieves revenue of 2.4 Bn€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.8%. Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (2.1 Bn€), gross margin stands at 278.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 12%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 32.3 M€, representing 1.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 4.6 M€, i.e. 0.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 355 291 025 €

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

278 141 530 €

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

32 346 490 €

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

25 357 362 €

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

4 624 719 €

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

1.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 159%. 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 20%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 17.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

159.035%

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

19.7%

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

0.497%

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

17.092

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

25.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
INTERSPORT FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
159.03 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.09
Med: 12.77
Q3: 91.48
Watch

In 2024, the debt ratio of INTERSPORT FRANCE (159.03) 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
19.7% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 14.45%
Med: 32.5%
Q3: 56.23%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of INTERSPORT FRANCE (19.7%) 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
17.09 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.18 years
Q3: 3.44 years
Watch

In 2024, the repayment capacity of INTERSPORT FRANCE (17.09) 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 194.73. 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 72.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

194.73

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

72.363

Liquidity indicators evolution
INTERSPORT FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
194.73 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 121.61
Med: 177.19
Q3: 308.74
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of INTERSPORT FRANCE (194.73) 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
72.36x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.78x
Q3: 21.01x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of INTERSPORT FRANCE (72.4x) 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: 39 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 30 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 75 days of revenue, i.e. 490.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +278%, 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

490 512 909 €

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

39 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

32 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

30 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

75 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
INTERSPORT FRANCE

Positioning of INTERSPORT FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Centrales d'achat non alimentaires

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of INTERSPORT FRANCE is estimated at 245 460 946 € (range 136 484 661€ - 619 498 434€). With an EBITDA of 32 346 490€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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
85 tx
136484k€ 245460k€ 619498k€
245 460 946 € Range: 136 484 661€ - 619 498 434€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
32 346 490 € × 1.0x
Estimation 31 837 195 €
17 477 556€ - 141 101 950€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 355 291 025 € × 0.32x
Estimation 760 907 823 €
423 801 053€ - 1 808 119 763€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 624 719 € × 1.4x
Estimation 6 350 008 €
3 027 836€ - 32 557 654€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 INTERSPORT FRANCE

What is the revenue of INTERSPORT FRANCE ?

The revenue of INTERSPORT FRANCE in 2024 is 2.4 Mds€.

Is INTERSPORT FRANCE profitable?

Yes, INTERSPORT FRANCE generated a net profit of 4.6 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of INTERSPORT FRANCE ?

The headquarters of INTERSPORT FRANCE is located in LONGJUMEAU (91160), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of INTERSPORT FRANCE ?

The tax return of INTERSPORT FRANCE 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 INTERSPORT FRANCE operate?

INTERSPORT FRANCE operates in the sector Centrales d'achat non alimentaires (NAF code 46.19A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.