MW DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MW DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques. Based in LA PENNE-SUR-HUVEAUNE (13821), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 188 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - MW DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 484395215)
Indicator 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 187 798 € N/C 213 838 € 171 441 € 149 846 € 122 007 € 170 795 € 218 352 €
Net income -462 € 17 970 € 9 111 € 9 523 € -16 117 € -11 488 € 12 398 € -4 684 €
EBITDA 1 601 € N/C 11 238 € 8 470 € -14 835 € -10 429 € 13 865 € -1 274 €
Net margin -0.2% N/C 4.3% 5.6% -10.8% -9.4% 7.3% -2.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MW DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 188 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.9%). After deducting consumption (122 k€), gross margin stands at 65 k€, i.e. a rate of 35%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2 k€, representing 0.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -462 € (-0.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

187 798 €

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

65 387 €

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

1 601 €

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

-517 €

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

-462 €

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

0.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 86%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 0.9% 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

0.066%

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

86.189%

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

0.886%

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

0.02

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.07 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.8
Q3: 35.12
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of MW DISTRIBUTION (0.07) 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
86.19% 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 15.09%
Med: 44.33%
Q3: 67.75%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MW DISTRIBUTION (86.2%) 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
0.02 years 2024
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.85 years
Average -24 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MW DISTRIBUTION (0.02) 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 659.05. 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 0.6x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

659.052

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

0.625

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
659.05 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 144.96
Med: 248.4
Q3: 435.6
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MW DISTRIBUTION (659.05) 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
0.62x 2024
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.0x
Good +33 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of MW DISTRIBUTION (0.6x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 9 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 9 days. Inventory turnover is 188 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 156 days of revenue, i.e. 81 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-47%), freeing up cash.

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

81 412 €

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

0 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

9 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

188 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

156 j

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

Comparison with sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 50 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MW DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 24 266 € (range 12 132€ - 48 982€). With an EBITDA of 1 601€, the sector multiple of 1.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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 2024
50 tx
12k€ 24k€ 48k€
24 266 € Range: 12 132€ - 48 982€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 601 € × 1.8x
Estimation 2 911 €
1 516€ - 9 888€
Revenue Multiple 30%
187 798 € × 0.32x
Estimation 59 860 €
29 825€ - 114 140€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 50 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...).

Similar companies (Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques)

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Frequently asked questions about MW DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of MW DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of MW DISTRIBUTION in 2024 is 188 k€.

Is MW DISTRIBUTION profitable?

MW DISTRIBUTION recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MW DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of MW DISTRIBUTION is located in LA PENNE-SUR-HUVEAUNE (13821), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of MW DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of MW 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 MW DISTRIBUTION operate?

MW DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques (NAF code 46.18Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.