PROMECA DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PROMECA DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers. Based in BRIVES-CHARENSAC (43700), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 5.4 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 - PROMECA DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 353546757)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 5 402 594 € 5 518 981 € 5 916 554 € 4 932 538 € 4 783 418 € 4 624 235 € 4 221 146 € 4 437 555 € 3 792 946 €
Net income 86 135 € 30 010 € 411 080 € 102 121 € 48 886 € 183 770 € 73 012 € 200 204 € 96 218 €
EBITDA 178 489 € 140 002 € 578 649 € 208 291 € 189 550 € 339 821 € 118 289 € 293 730 € 148 551 €
Net margin 1.6% 0.5% 6.9% 2.1% 1.0% 4.0% 1.7% 4.5% 2.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, PROMECA DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 5.4 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.5%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (3.8 M€), gross margin stands at 1.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 30%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 178 k€, representing 3.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 86 k€, i.e. 1.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

5 402 594 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 647 534 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

178 489 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

133 943 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

86 135 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 64%. 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 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

6.356%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

64.457%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

2.644%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

0.871

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

16.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.36 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.39
Med: 11.18
Q3: 37.8
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of PROMECA DISTRIBUTION (6.36) 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
64.46% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 31.79%
Med: 51.32%
Q3: 67.58%
Good

In 2025, the financial autonomy of PROMECA DISTRIBUTION (64.5%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.87 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.29 years
Q3: 1.75 years
Average

In 2025, the repayment capacity of PROMECA DISTRIBUTION (0.87) 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 311.08. 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 11.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

311.077

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

11.232

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
311.08 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 184.94
Med: 264.51
Q3: 393.27
Good

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of PROMECA DISTRIBUTION (311.08) 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
11.23x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.08x
Q3: 4.78x
Excellent +6 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of PROMECA DISTRIBUTION (11.2x) 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: 66 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 58 days. The company must finance 8 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 73 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 122 days of revenue, i.e. 1.8 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2025, WCR increased by +41%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

1 829 372 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

66 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

58 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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

73 j

WCR in days of revenue (2025) ?
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

122 j

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

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (33 transactions). This range of 126 430€ to 1 024 513€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2025
Indicative
126k€ 187k€ 1024k€
187 756 € Range: 126 430€ - 1 024 513€
NAF 5 année 2025

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 33 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 PROMECA DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of PROMECA DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of PROMECA DISTRIBUTION in 2025 is 5.4 M€.

Is PROMECA DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, PROMECA DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 86 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of PROMECA DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of PROMECA DISTRIBUTION is located in BRIVES-CHARENSAC (43700), in the department Haute-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of PROMECA DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of PROMECA 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 PROMECA DISTRIBUTION operate?

PROMECA DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers (NAF code 46.69B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.