JCD DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

JCD DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 26 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'autres véhicules automobiles. Based in GROSPIERRES (07120), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 815 k€. 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 - JCD DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 431697085)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 814 555 € 809 813 €
Net income 39 522 € 65 574 €
EBITDA 45 776 € 142 336 €
Net margin 4.9% 8.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, JCD DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 815 k€. Vs 2016: +1%. After deducting consumption (394 k€), gross margin stands at 421 k€, i.e. a rate of 52%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 46 k€, representing 5.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+1%), EBITDA varies by -68%, reducing margin by 12.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 40 k€, i.e. 4.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

814 555 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

420 932 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

45 776 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

32 014 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

39 522 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. 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 73%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

3.3%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

73.457%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

6.521%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.234

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

17.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
JCD DISTRIBUTION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.3 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 5.47
Med: 35.75
Q3: 110.12
Excellent

In 2017, the debt ratio of JCD DISTRIBUTION (3.30) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
73.46% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 17.22%
Med: 29.96%
Q3: 50.57%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of JCD DISTRIBUTION (73.5%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.23 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.85 years
Q3: 3.28 years
Good

In 2017, the repayment capacity of JCD DISTRIBUTION (0.23) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 359.16. 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 1.9x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

359.159

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

1.909

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
359.16 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 132.02
Med: 176.79
Q3: 270.63
Excellent +14 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of JCD DISTRIBUTION (359.16) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
1.91x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.52x
Q3: 7.77x
Average -7 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of JCD DISTRIBUTION (1.9x) 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: 18 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 17 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 60 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 101 days of revenue, i.e. 228 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

228 124 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

17 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

60 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

101 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
JCD DISTRIBUTION

Positioning of JCD DISTRIBUTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'autres véhicules automobiles

Valuation estimate

Based on 56 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of JCD DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 55 461 € (range 28 966€ - 215 409€). With an EBITDA of 45 776€, the sector multiple of 0.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x (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 2017
56 tx
28k€ 55k€ 215k€
55 461 € Range: 28 966€ - 215 409€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
45 776 € × 0.8x
Estimation 36 475 €
12 080€ - 165 334€
Revenue Multiple 30%
814 555 € × 0.13x
Estimation 101 853 €
71 693€ - 354 665€
Net Income Multiple 20%
39 522 € × 0.8x
Estimation 33 343 €
7 094€ - 131 714€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 56 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 JCD DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of JCD DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of JCD DISTRIBUTION in 2017 is 815 k€.

Is JCD DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, JCD DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 40 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of JCD DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of JCD DISTRIBUTION is located in GROSPIERRES (07120), in the department Ardeche.

Where to find the tax return of JCD DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of JCD 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 JCD DISTRIBUTION operate?

JCD DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Commerce d'autres véhicules automobiles (NAF code 45.19Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.