SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration de type rapide. Based in GRIGNY (91350), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 199 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 - SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE (SIREN 533187506)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 198 625 € 228 631 € 195 231 € 161 598 € 128 235 € 107 636 € 117 046 € 127 272 € 139 191 €
Net income 11 638 € 13 746 € 13 768 € 14 045 € 4 271 € 7 984 € 8 781 € 5 161 € 12 314 €
EBITDA 15 941 € 17 108 € 17 217 € 16 524 € 9 336 € 8 826 € 9 953 € 4 875 € 13 287 €
Net margin 5.9% 6.0% 7.1% 8.7% 3.3% 7.4% 7.5% 4.1% 8.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE achieves revenue of 199 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.0%). Significant drop of -13% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (96 k€), gross margin stands at 102 k€, i.e. a rate of 52%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 16 k€, representing 8.0% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 12 k€, i.e. 5.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

198 625 €

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

102 447 €

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

15 941 €

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

15 941 €

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

11 638 €

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

8.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 2%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 5.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

1.715%

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

1.603%

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

5.859%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.72 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 16.12
Q3: 113.7
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRI... (1.72) 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
1.6% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.43%
Med: 16.82%
Q3: 42.04%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRI... (1.6%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 1.89 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRI... (0.00) 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 772.22. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

772.218

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
772.22 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 55.0
Med: 110.69
Q3: 196.26
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRI... (772.22) 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 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.01x
Q3: 2.83x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRI... (0.0x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 7 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 6 days. Overall, WCR represents 19 days of revenue, i.e. 10 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +134%, requiring additional financing.

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

10 362 €

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

1 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

7 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

0 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

19 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration de type rapide

Valuation estimate

Based on 698 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE is estimated at 93 164 € (range 48 997€ - 171 245€). With an EBITDA of 15 941€, the sector multiple of 5.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.57x (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 2024
698 transactions
48k€ 93k€ 171k€
93 164 € Range: 48 997€ - 171 245€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
15 941 € × 5.4x
Estimation 86 047 €
42 389€ - 169 196€
Revenue Multiple 30%
198 625 € × 0.57x
Estimation 113 183 €
65 750€ - 166 652€
Net Income Multiple 20%
11 638 € × 7.0x
Estimation 80 932 €
40 390€ - 183 261€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 698 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 (Restauration de type rapide)

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Frequently asked questions about SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE

What is the revenue of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE ?

The revenue of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE in 2024 is 199 k€.

Is SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE generated a net profit of 12 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE is located in GRIGNY (91350), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE ?

The tax return of SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE 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 DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE operate?

SOCIETE EUROPEENNE DISTRIBUTION ALIMENTAIRE operates in the sector Restauration de type rapide (NAF code 56.10C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.