ABJ : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ABJ is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in LUISANT (28600), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 1.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - ABJ (SIREN 483629291)
Indicator 2021 2020 2015
Revenue 1 436 791 € 1 220 548 € 1 511 766 €
Net income 18 446 € 23 832 € 6 862 €
EBITDA 1 129 € -6 601 € -4 971 €
Net margin 1.3% 2.0% 0.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, ABJ achieves revenue of 1.4 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.8%). Vs 2020, growth of +18% (1.2 M€ -> 1.4 M€). After deducting consumption (1.1 M€), gross margin stands at 329 k€, i.e. a rate of 23%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1 k€, representing 0.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 18 k€, i.e. 1.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 436 791 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

329 249 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

1 129 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

24 414 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

18 446 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

0.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 34%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 52%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

34.453%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

52.385%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

-0.696%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

-7.368

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

27.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
ABJ

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
34.45 2021
2015
2020
2021
Q1: 7.66
Med: 58.53
Q3: 167.94
Good -21 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of ABJ (34.45) 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
52.38% 2021
2015
2020
2021
Q1: 14.57%
Med: 31.02%
Q3: 53.13%
Good

In 2021, the financial autonomy of ABJ (52.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
-7.37 years 2021
2015
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.67 years
Q3: 4.7 years
Excellent

In 2021, the repayment capacity of ABJ (-7.37) 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 321.11. 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 122.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

321.107

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

122.409

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
321.11 2021
2015
2020
2021
Q1: 142.09
Med: 211.41
Q3: 377.57
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of ABJ (321.11) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
122.41x 2021
2015
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.82x
Q3: 7.22x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of ABJ (122.4x) 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: 6 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 9 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 3 days. Inventory turnover is 70 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 51 days of revenue, i.e. 205 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

205 346 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

6 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

9 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

70 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

51 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ABJ in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 128 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of ABJ is estimated at 77 336 € (range 38 928€ - 138 943€). With an EBITDA of 1 129€, the sector multiple of 1.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2021
128 transactions
38k€ 77k€ 138k€
77 336 € Range: 38 928€ - 138 943€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 129 € × 1.8x
Estimation 2 079 €
930€ - 9 504€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 436 791 € × 0.16x
Estimation 224 037 €
117 241€ - 385 333€
Net Income Multiple 20%
18 446 € × 2.5x
Estimation 45 429 €
16 457€ - 92 959€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 128 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 ABJ

What is the revenue of ABJ ?

The revenue of ABJ in 2021 is 1.4 M€.

Is ABJ profitable?

Yes, ABJ generated a net profit of 18 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of ABJ ?

The headquarters of ABJ is located in LUISANT (28600), in the department Eure-et-Loir.

Where to find the tax return of ABJ ?

The tax return of ABJ 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 ABJ operate?

ABJ operates in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.