STELLA DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STELLA DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Supermarchés. Based in BOUSSAC (23600), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 4.2 M€. 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 - STELLA DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 439801127)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 4 192 600 € 3 842 921 € 3 771 884 € 3 561 870 € 3 372 644 € 674 560 € 2 894 234 € 4 062 042 € 4 130 625 €
Net income 236 694 € -107 599 € -143 093 € -182 012 € -397 809 € -84 576 € 233 866 € 20 167 € -2 147 €
EBITDA -184 368 € -68 691 € -72 706 € -112 584 € -345 307 € -466 797 € -341 916 € 119 015 € 110 075 €
Net margin 5.6% -2.8% -3.8% -5.1% -11.8% -12.5% 8.1% 0.5% -0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, STELLA DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 4.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +0.2%). Vs 2022: +9%. After deducting consumption (3.7 M€), gross margin stands at 503 k€, i.e. a rate of 12%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -184 k€, representing -4.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+9%), EBITDA varies by -168%, reducing margin by 2.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 237 k€, i.e. 5.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

4 192 600 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

502 775 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-184 368 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-387 406 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

236 694 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-4.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -46%. 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 -102%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-45.635%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

-101.744%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-3.002%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-0.977

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-45.63 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 1.68
Med: 39.2
Q3: 112.83
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of STELLA DISTRIBUTION (-45.63) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-101.74% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 14.25%
Med: 30.96%
Q3: 46.43%
Watch

In 2023, the financial autonomy of STELLA DISTRIBUTION (-101.7%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-0.98 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 1.06 years
Q3: 3.1 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of STELLA DISTRIBUTION (-0.98) 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 60.70. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

60.699

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-4.025

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
60.7 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 109.19
Med: 142.79
Q3: 196.22
Watch

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of STELLA DISTRIBUTION (60.70) 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
-4.03x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.41x
Q3: 5.66x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of STELLA DISTRIBUTION (-4.0x) 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: 37 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 36 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 17 days of revenue, i.e. 197 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-21%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

197 388 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

37 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

17 j

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

Comparison with sector Supermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 357 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of STELLA DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 1 550 426 € (range 743 650€ - 2 688 989€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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 2023
357 transactions
743k€ 1550k€ 2688k€
1 550 426 € Range: 743 650€ - 2 688 989€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
4 192 600 € × 0.33x
Estimation 1 377 648 €
825 986€ - 2 218 364€
Net Income Multiple 20%
236 694 € × 7.6x
Estimation 1 809 595 €
620 149€ - 3 394 927€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 357 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 (Supermarchés)

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Frequently asked questions about STELLA DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of STELLA DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of STELLA DISTRIBUTION in 2023 is 4.2 M€.

Is STELLA DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, STELLA DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 237 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of STELLA DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of STELLA DISTRIBUTION is located in BOUSSAC (23600), in the department Creuse.

Where to find the tax return of STELLA DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of STELLA 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 STELLA DISTRIBUTION operate?

STELLA DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Supermarchés (NAF code 47.11D). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.