SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de livres. Based in PARIS (75005), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 1.3 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 - SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION (SIREN 494563380)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 1 343 282 € 1 091 710 €
Net income 11 370 € 8 995 €
EBITDA 13 915 € 9 463 €
Net margin 0.8% 0.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION achieves revenue of 1.3 M€. Vs 2016, growth of +23% (1.1 M€ -> 1.3 M€). After deducting consumption (884 k€), gross margin stands at 459 k€, i.e. a rate of 34%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 14 k€, representing 1.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 11 k€, i.e. 0.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 343 282 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

458 866 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

13 915 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

12 768 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

11 370 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 25%. 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 7%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

24.935%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

6.892%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

0.968%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

1.529

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
24.93 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.28
Q3: 41.11
Average +7 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION (24.93) 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
6.89% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.69%
Med: 29.22%
Q3: 59.43%
Average -7 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION (6.9%) 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
1.53 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.5 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION (1.53) 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 108.61. 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 0.7x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

108.605

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.726

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
108.61 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 123.04
Med: 208.85
Q3: 400.42
Watch

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION (108.61) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.73x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.71x
Excellent +50 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION (0.7x) 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: 239 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 291 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 52 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 285 days of revenue, i.e. 1.1 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

1 061 891 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

239 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

291 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

285 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de livres

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION is estimated at 116 425 € (range 55 109€ - 236 628€). With an EBITDA of 13 915€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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 2017
104 transactions
55k€ 116k€ 236k€
116 425 € Range: 55 109€ - 236 628€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
13 915 € × 1.1x
Estimation 15 974 €
8 232€ - 65 562€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 343 282 € × 0.24x
Estimation 327 956 €
161 882€ - 616 121€
Net Income Multiple 20%
11 370 € × 4.4x
Estimation 50 257 €
12 144€ - 95 052€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION

What is the revenue of SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION ?

The revenue of SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION in 2017 is 1.3 M€.

Is SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION profitable?

Yes, SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION generated a net profit of 11 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION ?

The headquarters of SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION is located in PARIS (75005), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION ?

The tax return of SODDIL - LUX 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 SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION operate?

SODDIL - LUX DIFFUSION operates in the sector Édition de livres (NAF code 58.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.