LURE DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
LURE DISTRIBUTION is a French company
founded 33 years ago,
specialized in the sector Hypermarchés.
Based in LURE (70200),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 78.8 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - LURE DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 389284662)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Revenue
78 842 672 €
71 845 266 €
71 004 306 €
69 969 030 €
73 137 616 €
68 692 479 €
69 158 824 €
69 074 358 €
487 090 €
483 859 €
Net income
2 280 543 €
1 993 767 €
2 063 705 €
1 623 094 €
1 250 852 €
1 891 764 €
2 675 770 €
11 352 844 €
15 020 155 €
159 032 €
EBITDA
4 688 213 €
3 271 904 €
4 037 638 €
3 856 604 €
3 004 257 €
2 186 283 €
3 026 989 €
4 152 303 €
35 931 €
6 359 €
Net margin
2.9%
2.8%
2.9%
2.3%
1.7%
2.8%
3.9%
16.4%
3083.7%
32.9%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, LURE DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 78.8 M€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +76.1%. Vs 2023: +10%. After deducting consumption (59.2 M€), gross margin stands at 19.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 25%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4.7 M€, representing 5.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.3 M€, 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
78 842 672 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
19 645 463 €
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
4 688 213 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
3 346 404 €
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
2 280 543 €
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
5.9%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 49%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 52%. 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 2.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.
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
49.309%
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
51.706%
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
5.368%
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
2.351
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
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.103
0.065
1.922
35.637
51.834
53.572
62.514
61.361
60.105
49.309
Financial autonomy
94.246
92.946
78.825
56.891
52.987
51.378
52.165
51.909
50.663
51.706
Repayment capacity
0.122
0.012
0.052
2.288
5.278
4.617
4.304
3.32
3.009
2.351
Cash flow / Revenue
32.867%
238.768%
17.613%
4.773%
3.303%
3.856%
5.39%
5.992%
5.572%
5.368%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
49.312024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.62
Med: 53.81
Q3: 119.13
Good
In 2024, the debt ratio of LURE DISTRIBUTION (49.31) 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
51.71%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.34%
Med: 36.4%
Q3: 49.04%
Excellent
In 2024, the financial autonomy of LURE DISTRIBUTION (51.7%) 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
2.35 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.71 years
Med: 1.92 years
Q3: 3.81 years
Average-7 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of LURE DISTRIBUTION (2.35) 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 203.75. 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 2.8x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.
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
203.746
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
2.834
Liquidity indicators evolution LURE DISTRIBUTION
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
1236.676
1002.101
293.293
203.183
167.616
137.931
232.799
227.353
210.371
203.746
Interest coverage
35.556
12.95
0.975
1.166
3.231
4.477
3.2
3.804
4.942
2.834
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
203.752024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 115.06
Med: 147.03
Q3: 190.08
Excellent
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LURE DISTRIBUTION (203.75) 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
2.83x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.05x
Med: 3.92x
Q3: 9.05x
Average-20 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of LURE DISTRIBUTION (2.8x) 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: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 29 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 27 days. Inventory turnover is 31 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 31 days of revenue, i.e. 6.8 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +164%, 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
6 782 835 €
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
2 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
29 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
31 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
31 j
WCR and payment terms evolution LURE DISTRIBUTION
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
2 567 767 €
494 143 €
7 478 681 €
8 425 620 €
8 071 366 €
5 930 729 €
6 381 176 €
7 807 633 €
9 246 486 €
6 782 835 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
25
26
29
28
28
30
34
31
Customer payment term (days)
100
0
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Supplier payment term (days)
567
605
24
25
27
25
28
27
28
29
Positioning of LURE DISTRIBUTION in its sector
Comparison with sector Hypermarchés
Valuation estimate
Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of LURE DISTRIBUTION is estimated at
19 178 102 €
(range 8 017 930€ - 39 594 441€).
With an EBITDA of 4 688 213€, 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 value2024
551 transactions
8017k€19178k€39594k€
19 178 102 €Range: 8 017 930€ - 39 594 441€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
4 688 213 €×4.7x
Estimation22 165 560 €
7 724 950€ - 47 212 618€
Revenue Multiple30%
78 842 672 €×0.23x
Estimation18 127 252 €
9 855 953€ - 33 291 587€
Net Income Multiple20%
2 280 543 €×5.8x
Estimation13 285 732 €
5 993 349€ - 30 003 283€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
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 LURE DISTRIBUTION
What is the revenue of LURE DISTRIBUTION ?
The revenue of LURE DISTRIBUTION in 2024 is 78.8 M€.
Is LURE DISTRIBUTION profitable?
Yes, LURE DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 2.3 M€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of LURE DISTRIBUTION ?
The headquarters of LURE DISTRIBUTION is located in LURE (70200), in the department Haute-Saone.
Where to find the tax return of LURE DISTRIBUTION ?
The tax return of LURE 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 LURE DISTRIBUTION operate?
LURE DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Hypermarchés (NAF code 47.11F). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
Item evolution
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