ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 47 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in SOUFFELWEYERSHEIM (67460), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 64.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 316918705)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 64 451 402 € 72 734 745 € 58 509 484 € 48 381 329 € 45 272 909 € 50 639 797 € 47 260 518 € 43 566 356 € 40 408 801 €
Net income 411 468 € 837 613 € 859 689 € 155 722 € 265 681 € 399 560 € 2 809 944 € 981 002 € -954 428 €
EBITDA 800 260 € 1 728 157 € 1 181 579 € 372 478 € 416 657 € 857 922 € 811 232 € 43 675 080 € -676 272 €
Net margin 0.6% 1.2% 1.5% 0.3% 0.6% 0.8% 5.9% 2.3% -2.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 64.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.0%. Significant drop of -11% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (54.5 M€), gross margin stands at 9.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 15%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 800 k€, representing 1.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 411 k€, i.e. 0.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

64 451 402 €

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

9 937 832 €

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

800 260 €

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

732 176 €

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

411 468 €

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

1.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9%. 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 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 0.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

8.846%

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

34.07%

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

0.546%

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

2.324

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

35.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
8.85 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.07
Med: 38.27
Q3: 128.18
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES (8.85) 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
34.07% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.27%
Q3: 53.17%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES (34.1%) 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
2.32 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Average +41 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES (2.32) 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 129.26. 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 39.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

129.256

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

39.211

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
129.26 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.15
Med: 200.63
Q3: 386.16
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES (129.26) 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
39.21x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.16x
Excellent +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES (39.2x) 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: 17 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 87 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 70 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 75 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 99 days of revenue, i.e. 17.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +75%, 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

17 676 442 €

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

17 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

87 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

75 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

99 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 148 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 3 961 641 € (range 1 772 502€ - 7 115 426€). With an EBITDA of 800 260€, the sector multiple of 1.6x 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 2024
148 transactions
1772k€ 3961k€ 7115k€
3 961 641 € Range: 1 772 502€ - 7 115 426€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
800 260 € × 1.6x
Estimation 1 291 000 €
480 404€ - 1 922 155€
Revenue Multiple 30%
64 451 402 € × 0.16x
Estimation 10 338 177 €
4 721 597€ - 18 241 773€
Net Income Multiple 20%
411 468 € × 2.6x
Estimation 1 073 442 €
579 108€ - 3 409 086€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 148 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 ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES in 2024 is 64.5 M€.

Is ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 411 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES is located in SOUFFELWEYERSHEIM (67460), in the department Bas-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES 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 ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES operate?

ALLIANCE AUTOMOBILES 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.