Retail sale of hardware, building materials, paints and glass
1,463 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 4752 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 40.6% for financial year 2024.
Sector medians
Computed by IdonisDistribution across the sector's companies for financial year 2024: a quarter of companies sit below the 1st quartile, half below the median, three quarters below the 3rd quartile.
| Indicator | 1st quartile | Median | 3rd quartile | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solvency | 15.8% | 40.6% | 67.7% | 1,311 |
| Current ratio | 1.00 | 1.63 | 2.92 | 1,302 |
| ROE | 0.3% | 7.7% | 20.0% | 1,147 |
| Equity | 30,043 € | 156,967 € | 613,898 € | 1,318 |
| Total assets | 152,525 € | 476,658 € | €1.55m | 1,317 |
| Net result | −2,976 € | 10,342 € | 55,303 € | 1,318 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 1.8 | 4.8 | 10.1 | 664 |
Medians computed by Idonis from annual accounts filed with the National Bank, all sizes combined. The same panel is the sector benchmark on every company page. Method
Largest companies: Retail sale of hardware, building materials, paints and glass
Ranked by total assets in the latest filed accounts. This is a size criterion, not an assessment.
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brico Belgium 1702 Dilbeek | €463.7m | €415.9m | €103.5m | 1,478.6 | 2026 |
| 2 | Hubo België 2160 Wommelgem | €331.5m | €449.4m | €143.5m | 227.7 | 2025 |
| 3 | Plan-IT 1702 Dilbeek | €206.3m | €214.4m | €115.8m | 535.3 | 2026 |
| 4 | Brico Plan-IT 1702 Dilbeek | €130.3m | €130.6m | €41.9m | 464.3 | 2026 |
| 5 | BG Retail 2030 Antwerp | €50.6m | €31.3m | €12.5m | 126.8 | 2025 |
| 6 | Stock ATH 7801 Ath | €42.6m | €42.7m | €36.2m | 79.6 | 2025 |
| 7 | Gikinvest 4500 Huy | €28.4m | €2.35m | €19.4m | 5.7 | 2025 |
| 8 | Gramo 8800 Roeselare | €28.2m | — | €24.6m | — | 2025 |
| 9 | C.B. Bouwmarkten 2030 Antwerp | €27.0m | €13.0m | €25.0m | 32.2 | 2025 |
| 10 | Allmat 5590 Ciney | €27.0m | €42.8m | €7.25m | 97.2 | 2023 |
| 11 | Impermo - Stultjens 3800 Sint-Truiden | €26.7m | €66.3m | €3.31m | 123.4 | 2025 |
| 12 | Djoser 1070 Anderlecht | €25.7m | €26.3m | €22.0m | 26.8 | 2025 |
| 13 | Freebird 9250 Waasmunster | €22.4m | — | −393,819 € | — | 2025 |
| 14 | X²O West- en Oost-Vlaanderen 9000 Ghent | €22.1m | €50.4m | 500,465 € | 37.1 | 2025 |
| 15 | Brico Mat. Kelly 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode | €22.0m | €45.5m | €11.4m | 48.5 | 2025 |
| 16 | Sogefim 9000 Ghent | €20.4m | — | €6.37m | 0.3 | 2025 |
| 17 | Keravisie 1702 Dilbeek | €17.8m | €25.3m | €10.9m | 39.6 | 2025 |
| 18 | Van der Schueren - Lion 9506 Geraardsbergen | €17.3m | €17.6m | €14.3m | 26.3 | 2026 |
| 19 | X²O Wallonie 9000 Ghent | €16.6m | €31.5m | 98,352 € | 41.2 | 2025 |
| 20 | Debrico 1020 Brussels | €15.0m | €17.7m | €5.62m | 25.7 | 2025 |
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
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Where are they based?
Municipalities with the most
Related sectors
← The whole Retail trade sector (NACE 47)
- 4711 Non-specialised retail sale of predominately food, beverages or tobacco6,497
- 4781 Retail sale of motor vehicles5,517
- 4773 Retail sale of pharmaceutical products3,952
- 4771 Retail sale of clothing3,684
- 4712 Other non-specialised retail sale2,435
- 4755 Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment, tableware and other household goods2,309
- 4740 Retail sale of information and communication equipment1,872
- 4774 Retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods1,690
- 4778 Retail sale of other new goods1,636
- 4722 Retail sale of meat and meat products1,520
- 4763 Retail sale of sporting equipment1,400
- 4776 Retail sale of flowers, plants, fertilisers, pets and pet food1,363
Frequently asked questions
How many Retail sale of hardware, building materials, paints and glass companies are there in Belgium?
1,463 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 4752 (Retail sale of hardware, building materials, paints and glass) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Retail sale of hardware, building materials, paints and glass?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 40.6%. The middle half of companies lies between 15.8% and 67.7% (1,311 companies).
What is the largest company in Retail sale of hardware, building materials, paints and glass?
By total assets, it is Brico Belgium (€463.7m, financial year 2026).
Where are Retail sale of hardware, building materials, paints and glass companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Anderlecht (29), Schaerbeek (21), Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (19).
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Open the full file →Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 13 Nov 2026.