AMBIANCE 34 AUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AMBIANCE 34 AUTO is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in SAINT-GENIES-DE-FONTEDIT (34480), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 165 k€. 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 - AMBIANCE 34 AUTO (SIREN 539962159)
Indicator 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 164 502 € 315 014 € 308 703 €
Net income 23 161 € 18 489 € 5 618 €
EBITDA 37 909 € 36 731 € 19 350 €
Net margin 14.1% 5.9% 1.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, AMBIANCE 34 AUTO achieves revenue of 165 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2019 (CAGR: -18.9%). Significant drop of -48% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (72 k€), gross margin stands at 93 k€, i.e. a rate of 56%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 38 k€, representing 23.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +11.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 23 k€, i.e. 14.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

164 502 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

92 926 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

37 909 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

27 499 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

23 161 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

23.0%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 88%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 20.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

87.841%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

35.978%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

20.395%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.192

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

23.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
AMBIANCE 34 AUTO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
87.84 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 5.58
Med: 47.26
Q3: 150.12
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of AMBIANCE 34 AUTO (87.84) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
35.98% 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 12.94%
Med: 29.05%
Q3: 54.89%
Good -18 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of AMBIANCE 34 AUTO (36.0%) 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
0.19 years 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.52 years
Q3: 4.06 years
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of AMBIANCE 34 AUTO (0.19) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 156.95. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

156.951

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

0.171

Liquidity indicators evolution
AMBIANCE 34 AUTO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
156.95 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 127.95
Med: 179.04
Q3: 320.01
Average +14 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of AMBIANCE 34 AUTO (156.95) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.17x 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.02x
Q3: 9.08x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of AMBIANCE 34 AUTO (0.2x) 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: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 48 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 46 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 245 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 108 days of revenue, i.e. 49 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +1021%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

49 311 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

2 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

48 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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

245 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

108 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AMBIANCE 34 AUTO

Positioning of AMBIANCE 34 AUTO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 126 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of AMBIANCE 34 AUTO is estimated at 27 353 € (range 15 606€ - 82 218€). With an EBITDA of 37 909€, the sector multiple of 0.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.18x (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 2019
126 transactions
15k€ 27k€ 82k€
27 353 € Range: 15 606€ - 82 218€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
37 909 € × 0.7x
Estimation 26 222 €
14 792€ - 85 002€
Revenue Multiple 30%
164 502 € × 0.18x
Estimation 29 638 €
18 629€ - 61 176€
Net Income Multiple 20%
23 161 € × 1.2x
Estimation 26 753 €
13 108€ - 106 825€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 126 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 AMBIANCE 34 AUTO

What is the revenue of AMBIANCE 34 AUTO ?

The revenue of AMBIANCE 34 AUTO in 2019 is 165 k€.

Is AMBIANCE 34 AUTO profitable?

Yes, AMBIANCE 34 AUTO generated a net profit of 23 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of AMBIANCE 34 AUTO ?

The headquarters of AMBIANCE 34 AUTO is located in SAINT-GENIES-DE-FONTEDIT (34480), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of AMBIANCE 34 AUTO ?

The tax return of AMBIANCE 34 AUTO 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 AMBIANCE 34 AUTO operate?

AMBIANCE 34 AUTO 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.