SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION is a French company founded 58 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in AUBAGNE (13400), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 691 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Financial history - SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION (SIREN 068801935)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 690 869 € 22 954 € 836 943 € 793 228 € 769 072 € 763 171 € 762 001 €
Net income 233 934 € -251 710 € 165 451 € 208 149 € 148 729 € 241 309 € 243 621 €
EBITDA 215 749 € -221 701 € 266 093 € 328 091 € 246 419 € 393 837 € 324 823 €
Net margin 33.9% -1096.6% 19.8% 26.2% 19.3% 31.6% 32.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION achieves revenue of 691 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.6%). Vs 2021, growth of +2910% (23 k€ -> 691 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 691 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 216 k€, representing 31.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +997.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 234 k€, i.e. 33.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

690 869 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

690 869 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

215 749 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

195 102 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

233 934 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

31.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 27%. 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 76%. 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 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 56.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

27.093%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

76.234%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

56.715%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

1.356

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

39.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
27.09 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -73.35
Med: 11.45
Q3: 181.22
Average

In 2022, the debt ratio of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIF... (27.09) 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
76.23% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 1.96%
Med: 38.52%
Q3: 82.92%
Good

In 2022, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIF... (76.2%) 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
1.36 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.67 years
Q3: 10.4 years
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIF... (1.36) 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 3188.71. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

3188.708

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.002

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
3188.71 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 88.16
Med: 270.18
Q3: 1094.81
Excellent

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIF... (3188.71) 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
0.0x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 13.79x
Good +25 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIF... (0.0x) 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: 49 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 49 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 26 days of revenue, i.e. 49 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2022, WCR increased by +349%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

48 996 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

49 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

26 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 241 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION is estimated at 679 593 € (range 278 274€ - 1 596 943€). With an EBITDA of 215 749€, the sector multiple of 3.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (in line with sector norms). 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 2022
241 transactions
278k€ 679k€ 1596k€
679 593 € Range: 278 274€ - 1 596 943€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
215 749 € × 3.3x
Estimation 705 598 €
288 931€ - 1 569 407€
Revenue Multiple 30%
690 869 € × 0.68x
Estimation 466 446 €
211 041€ - 1 329 425€
Net Income Multiple 20%
233 934 € × 4.0x
Estimation 934 305 €
352 482€ - 2 067 066€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 241 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 SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION

What is the revenue of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION ?

The revenue of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION in 2022 is 691 k€.

Is SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION generated a net profit of 234 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION is located in AUBAGNE (13400), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION ?

The tax return of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION 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 SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION operate?

SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DE DIFFUSION operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.