OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Supérettes. Based in OTA (20150), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 3.0 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 - OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 338705106)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 978 984 € 3 304 052 € 2 268 564 € 1 915 300 €
Net income 58 484 € 178 067 € 8 374 € 39 016 €
EBITDA 65 660 € 63 238 € 64 640 € 74 079 €
Net margin 2.0% 5.4% 0.4% 2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 3.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +15.9%. Slight decline of -10% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (2.1 M€), gross margin stands at 848 k€, i.e. a rate of 28%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 66 k€, representing 2.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 58 k€, i.e. 2.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 978 984 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

848 176 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

65 660 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

101 735 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

58 484 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.2%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 146%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 26%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

146.455%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

25.944%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

-0.097%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

-224.43

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

49.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
146.46 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.15
Med: 26.48
Q3: 119.97
Average +30 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION (146.46) 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
25.94% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 7.7%
Med: 29.81%
Q3: 50.57%
Average

In 2019, the financial autonomy of OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION (25.9%) 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
-224.43 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.26 years
Q3: 2.04 years
Excellent -36 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION (-224.43) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 163.77. 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 13.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

163.77

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

13.376

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
163.77 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 86.94
Med: 136.55
Q3: 192.48
Good +37 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION (163.77) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
13.38x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.88x
Q3: 4.22x
Excellent +25 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION (13.4x) 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: 27 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 69 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 42 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 25 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 77 days of revenue, i.e. 640 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +562%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

640 005 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

27 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

69 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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

25 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

77 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Supérettes

Valuation estimate

Based on 312 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 428 969 € (range 181 457€ - 748 932€). With an EBITDA of 65 660€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (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 2019
312 transactions
181k€ 428k€ 748k€
428 969 € Range: 181 457€ - 748 932€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
65 660 € × 4.7x
Estimation 308 391 €
65 218€ - 617 835€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 978 984 € × 0.22x
Estimation 664 191 €
449 012€ - 990 503€
Net Income Multiple 20%
58 484 € × 6.5x
Estimation 377 584 €
70 721€ - 714 317€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 312 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 OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION in 2019 is 3.0 M€.

Is OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 58 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION is located in OTA (20150).

Where to find the tax return of OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of OUEST CORSE 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 OUEST CORSE DISTRIBUTION operate?

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