MARLY DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
MARLY DISTRIBUTION is a French company
founded 43 years ago,
specialized in the sector Hypermarchés.
Based in MARLY (57155),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2025 a revenue of 145.9 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - MARLY DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 326233574)
Indicator
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
145 866 947 €
147 391 788 €
133 245 214 €
123 234 362 €
2 316 340 €
2 487 904 €
2 132 636 €
2 176 602 €
2 010 457 €
Net income
4 883 487 €
4 111 112 €
3 716 147 €
3 845 899 €
755 296 €
941 312 €
2 467 448 €
840 076 €
886 553 €
EBITDA
8 281 254 €
7 149 007 €
6 561 551 €
5 873 807 €
1 798 303 €
1 824 290 €
1 789 673 €
1 876 828 €
1 749 332 €
Net margin
3.3%
2.8%
2.8%
3.1%
32.6%
37.8%
115.7%
38.6%
44.1%
Revenue and income statement
In 2025, MARLY DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 145.9 M€. Over the period 2016-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +61.0%. Slight decline of -1% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (111.1 M€), gross margin stands at 34.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 24%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 8.3 M€, representing 5.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 4.9 M€, i.e. 3.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2025)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
145 866 947 €
Gross margin (2025)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
34 730 727 €
EBITDA (2025)
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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
8 281 254 €
EBIT (2025)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
6 716 956 €
Net income (2025)
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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
4 883 487 €
EBITDA margin (2025)
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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
5.7%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 37%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 55%. 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 1.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2025)
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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
36.817%
Financial autonomy (2025)
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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
54.873%
Cash flow / Revenue (2025)
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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
4.826%
Repayment capacity (2025)
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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
1.806
Asset age ratio (2025)
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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
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Debt ratio
24.001
25.655
22.95
27.133
75.485
69.079
63.74
52.171
36.817
Financial autonomy
79.363
76.525
80.172
77.359
56.023
41.847
44.63
48.405
54.873
Repayment capacity
1.904
2.357
4.469
2.973
9.88
4.162
2.911
2.602
1.806
Cash flow / Revenue
73.713%
62.903%
36.232%
58.636%
58.172%
2.901%
4.16%
4.01%
4.826%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
36.822025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 28.46
Med: 60.68
Q3: 124.28
Good-21 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the debt ratio of MARLY DISTRIBUTION (36.82) 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
54.87%2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 24.32%
Med: 37.09%
Q3: 48.8%
Excellent+10 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the financial autonomy of MARLY DISTRIBUTION (54.9%) 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
1.81 years2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 1.13 years
Med: 2.32 years
Q3: 3.99 years
Good-19 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the repayment capacity of MARLY DISTRIBUTION (1.81) 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 241.03. 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 3.2x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.
Liquidity ratio (2025)
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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
241.026
Interest coverage (2025)
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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
3.175
Liquidity indicators evolution MARLY DISTRIBUTION
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Liquidity ratio
3176.517
1418.659
4716.393
3815.423
2439.368
199.364
220.612
220.783
241.026
Interest coverage
12.893
9.424
3.757
6.039
11.267
3.573
3.668
4.917
3.175
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
241.032025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 114.94
Med: 139.54
Q3: 170.74
Excellent
In 2025, the liquidity ratio of MARLY DISTRIBUTION (241.03) 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
3.17x2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 1.62x
Med: 4.26x
Q3: 9.21x
Average-12 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the interest coverage of MARLY DISTRIBUTION (3.2x) 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: 5 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 27 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 22 days. Inventory turnover is 24 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 19 days of revenue, i.e. 7.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2025, WCR increased by +14207%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2025)
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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
7 595 292 €
Customer credit (2025)
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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
5 j
Supplier credit (2025)
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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
27 j
Inventory turnover (2025)
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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
24 j
WCR in days of revenue (2025)
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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
19 j
WCR and payment terms evolution MARLY DISTRIBUTION
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Operating WCR
-53 840 €
-396 207 €
-162 869 €
-124 047 €
95 063 €
11 184 751 €
10 595 659 €
9 051 330 €
7 595 292 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
25
26
25
24
Customer payment term (days)
29
34
30
33
31
3
4
4
5
Supplier payment term (days)
130
127
95
151
242
29
28
29
27
Positioning of MARLY DISTRIBUTION in its sector
Comparison with sector Hypermarchés
Valuation estimate
Based on 270 transactions of similar company sales
in 2025,
the value of MARLY DISTRIBUTION is estimated at
39 124 370 €
(range 18 323 651€ - 69 343 517€).
With an EBITDA of 8 281 254€, the sector multiple of 4.5x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x
(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 value2025
270 transactions
18323k€39124k€69343k€
39 124 370 €Range: 18 323 651€ - 69 343 517€
NAF 5 année 2025
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
8 281 254 €×4.5x
Estimation37 091 314 €
12 976 084€ - 61 476 126€
Revenue Multiple30%
145 866 947 €×0.33x
Estimation48 091 492 €
31 163 272€ - 79 356 698€
Net Income Multiple20%
4 883 487 €×6.3x
Estimation30 756 328 €
12 433 140€ - 73 992 227€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 270 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 MARLY DISTRIBUTION
What is the revenue of MARLY DISTRIBUTION ?
The revenue of MARLY DISTRIBUTION in 2025 is 145.9 M€.
Is MARLY DISTRIBUTION profitable?
Yes, MARLY DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 4.9 M€ in 2025.
Where is the headquarters of MARLY DISTRIBUTION ?
The headquarters of MARLY DISTRIBUTION is located in MARLY (57155), in the department Moselle.
Where to find the tax return of MARLY DISTRIBUTION ?
The tax return of MARLY 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 MARLY DISTRIBUTION operate?
MARLY DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Hypermarchés (NAF code 47.11F). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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