LD DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LD DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Supérettes. Based in CAVALAIRE-SUR-MER (83240), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 5.0 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 - LD DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 503251928)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 5 041 114 € 5 631 081 € 4 493 792 € N/C N/C N/C N/C 2 066 618 € 3 791 263 €
Net income 204 577 € -181 325 € -335 072 € 171 816 € 108 127 € 138 684 € 143 439 € 31 397 € -9 515 €
EBITDA 76 363 € -30 601 € 264 929 € N/C N/C N/C N/C -4 474 € 254 069 €
Net margin 4.1% -3.2% -7.5% N/C N/C N/C N/C 1.5% -0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LD DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 5.0 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +3.6%). Significant drop of -10% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (3.6 M€), gross margin stands at 1.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 29%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 76 k€, representing 1.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 205 k€, i.e. 4.1% 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

5 041 114 €

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

1 480 853 €

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

76 363 €

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

176 617 €

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

204 577 €

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

1.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 127%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.8 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 (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

126.804%

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

26.82%

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

2.118%

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

2.838

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

12.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
126.8 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.25
Med: 23.83
Q3: 85.22
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of LD DISTRIBUTION (126.80) 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
26.82% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.71%
Med: 34.3%
Q3: 54.75%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LD DISTRIBUTION (26.8%) 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
2.84 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.06 years
Q3: 1.83 years
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LD DISTRIBUTION (2.84) 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 58.86. 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 29.7x. 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

58.856

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

29.656

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
58.86 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 96.57
Med: 149.63
Q3: 227.74
Watch -22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LD DISTRIBUTION (58.86) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
29.66x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.19x
Q3: 4.71x
Excellent -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LD DISTRIBUTION (29.7x) 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: 20 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. Inventory turnover is 13 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 6 days of revenue, i.e. 80 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +556%, 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

79 549 €

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

1 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

20 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

13 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

6 j

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

Comparison with sector Supérettes

Valuation estimate

Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LD DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 766 590 € (range 359 493€ - 1 561 386€). With an EBITDA of 76 363€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2024
551 transactions
359k€ 766k€ 1561k€
766 590 € Range: 359 493€ - 1 561 386€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
76 363 € × 4.7x
Estimation 361 039 €
125 826€ - 769 013€
Revenue Multiple 30%
5 041 114 € × 0.23x
Estimation 1 159 037 €
630 179€ - 2 128 628€
Net Income Multiple 20%
204 577 € × 5.8x
Estimation 1 191 802 €
537 636€ - 2 691 456€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 551 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 LD DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of LD DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of LD DISTRIBUTION in 2024 is 5.0 M€.

Is LD DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, LD DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 205 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LD DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of LD DISTRIBUTION is located in CAVALAIRE-SUR-MER (83240), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of LD DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of LD 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 LD DISTRIBUTION operate?

LD DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Supérettes (NAF code 47.11C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.