SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 4 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de matériel électrique. Based in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT (92100), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.0 Mds€. 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 - SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 824484653)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 2 025 762 613 € 2 284 604 891 € 2 357 384 058 € 1 551 906 235 € 1 326 192 094 € 1 282 834 372 € 252 653 863 € 84 014 668 €
Net income -63 140 778 € -19 835 759 € 68 690 921 € 95 231 € 19 734 € 31 083 € 22 256 € 19 901 €
EBITDA -42 888 782 € 4 238 622 € 87 429 907 € 366 123 € 297 403 € 227 784 € 58 062 € 38 194 €
Net margin -3.1% -0.9% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 2.0 Bn€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +57.6%. Significant drop of -11% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.5 Bn€), gross margin stands at 501.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 25%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -42.9 M€, representing -2.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-11%), EBITDA varies by -1112%, reducing margin by 2.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -63.1 M€ (-3.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

2 025 762 613 €

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

501 748 088 €

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

-42 888 782 €

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

-58 082 564 €

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

-63 140 778 €

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

-2.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 23%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

0.541%

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

22.655%

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

-2.954%

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

-0.029

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

28.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.54 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.09
Med: 9.52
Q3: 41.62
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION (0.54) 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
22.66% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 24.66%
Med: 46.87%
Q3: 64.83%
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION (22.7%) 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
-0.03 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.03 years
Q3: 1.2 years
Excellent -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION (-0.03) 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 112.97. 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

112.973

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

-47.825

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
112.97 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 164.48
Med: 234.82
Q3: 361.85
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION (112.97) 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
-47.83x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.42x
Q3: 5.22x
Watch -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION (-47.8x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 67 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 62 days. The company must finance 5 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 55 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 72 days of revenue, i.e. 406.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +880%, 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

406 367 980 €

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

67 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

62 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

55 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

72 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de matériel électrique

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (32 transactions). This range of 270 782 247€ to 555 312 083€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
270782k€ 455804k€ 555312k€
455 804 875 € Range: 270 782 247€ - 555 312 083€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 32 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 SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION in 2024 is 2.0 Mds€.

Is SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION profitable?

SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION is located in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT (92100), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of SONEPAR FRANCE 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 SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION operate?

SONEPAR FRANCE DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de matériel électrique (NAF code 46.69A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.