JAP DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
JAP DISTRIBUTION is a French company
founded 30 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles.
Based in SAINTE-SOULLE (17220),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 34.0 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - JAP DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 404954331)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
33 952 998 €
27 155 598 €
26 108 138 €
24 444 373 €
25 543 440 €
21 111 936 €
21 086 531 €
20 189 989 €
18 138 602 €
Net income
999 403 €
750 198 €
562 457 €
615 037 €
529 669 €
-172 721 €
83 705 €
46 680 €
-113 061 €
EBITDA
1 703 933 €
1 229 051 €
1 098 462 €
929 145 €
907 808 €
-37 024 €
242 597 €
286 552 €
-421 316 €
Net margin
2.9%
2.8%
2.2%
2.5%
2.1%
-0.8%
0.4%
0.2%
-0.6%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, JAP DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 34.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.2%. Vs 2023, growth of +25% (27.2 M€ -> 34.0 M€). After deducting consumption (26.9 M€), gross margin stands at 7.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 21%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.7 M€, representing 5.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 999 k€, i.e. 2.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
33 952 998 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
7 028 606 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
1 703 933 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
1 436 484 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
999 403 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
5.0%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 48%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
47.853%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
28.131%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
2.954%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
1.387
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
58.113
77.647
72.604
64.401
212.917
113.458
61.072
22.948
47.853
Financial autonomy
10.616
12.666
13.338
11.417
14.319
17.146
26.3
31.799
28.131
Repayment capacity
-0.896
-0.874
5.108
-3.347
4.678
3.141
0.241
0.533
1.387
Cash flow / Revenue
-2.476%
-3.254%
0.555%
-0.592%
2.102%
2.652%
3.0%
2.547%
2.954%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
47.852024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.26
Med: 13.62
Q3: 52.91
Average
In 2024, the debt ratio of JAP DISTRIBUTION (47.85) 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
28.13%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.3%
Med: 41.67%
Q3: 60.11%
Average
In 2024, the financial autonomy of JAP DISTRIBUTION (28.1%) 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
1.39 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 1.87 years
Average+27 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of JAP DISTRIBUTION (1.39) 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 173.23. 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 17.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
173.232
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
17.537
Liquidity indicators evolution JAP DISTRIBUTION
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
129.094
122.097
123.792
118.77
173.38
156.454
141.469
157.448
173.232
Interest coverage
-20.071
36.082
42.942
-263.383
12.045
9.557
12.825
22.156
17.537
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
173.232024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 145.43
Med: 206.86
Q3: 309.41
Average+12 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of JAP DISTRIBUTION (173.23) 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
17.54x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 10.11x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of JAP DISTRIBUTION (17.5x) 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: 18 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 58 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 40 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 78 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 99 days of revenue, i.e. 9.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +65%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
9 361 181 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
18 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
58 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
78 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
99 j
WCR and payment terms evolution JAP DISTRIBUTION
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
5 668 857 €
5 223 554 €
5 252 233 €
5 122 389 €
6 388 414 €
7 937 821 €
7 619 921 €
8 216 741 €
9 361 181 €
Inventory turnover (days)
67
64
63
61
58
69
80
90
78
Customer payment term (days)
19
17
12
11
13
27
23
19
18
Supplier payment term (days)
90
77
75
75
61
93
57
63
58
Positioning of JAP DISTRIBUTION in its sector
Comparison with sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles
Valuation estimate
Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (29 transactions).
This range of 3 035 092€ to 10 948 626€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2024
Indicative
3035k€7151k€10948k€
7 151 504 €Range: 3 035 092€ - 10 948 626€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 29 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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The revenue of JAP DISTRIBUTION in 2024 is 34.0 M€.
Is JAP DISTRIBUTION profitable?
Yes, JAP DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 999 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of JAP DISTRIBUTION ?
The headquarters of JAP DISTRIBUTION is located in SAINTE-SOULLE (17220), in the department Charente-Maritime.
Where to find the tax return of JAP DISTRIBUTION ?
The tax return of JAP 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 JAP DISTRIBUTION operate?
JAP DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles (NAF code 45.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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