AMBITION AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AMBITION AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 53 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in BRIE-COMTE-ROBERT (77170), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 44.9 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 - AMBITION AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 787351246)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 44 900 729 € 45 946 609 € 38 885 179 € 39 447 229 € 47 102 162 € 41 460 618 € 36 905 239 € 33 468 980 €
Net income 1 213 903 € 1 435 544 € 1 365 980 € 761 819 € 878 151 € 782 907 € 836 317 € 485 853 €
EBITDA 1 899 847 € 2 165 434 € 1 985 668 € 1 402 108 € 1 741 531 € 1 244 436 € 1 202 983 € 755 990 €
Net margin 2.7% 3.1% 3.5% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 2.3% 1.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AMBITION AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 44.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +3.7%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (36.7 M€), gross margin stands at 8.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 18%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.9 M€, representing 4.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.2 M€, i.e. 2.7% 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

44 900 729 €

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

8 216 359 €

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

1 899 847 €

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

1 771 135 €

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

1 213 903 €

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

4.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 23%. 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 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.0% 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

22.976%

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

29.049%

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

2.996%

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

1.237

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

24.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
22.98 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.09
Med: 38.32
Q3: 128.11
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of AMBITION AUTOMOBILES (22.98) 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
29.05% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.26%
Q3: 53.13%
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AMBITION AUTOMOBILES (29.1%) 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
1.24 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AMBITION AUTOMOBILES (1.24) 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 127.75. 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 1.9x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

127.75

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

1.877

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
127.75 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.95
Med: 200.57
Q3: 385.86
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AMBITION AUTOMOBILES (127.75) 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
1.88x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.07x
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of AMBITION AUTOMOBILES (1.9x) 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: 13 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 114 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 101 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 56 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 164 days of revenue, i.e. 20.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +123%, 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

20 401 544 €

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

13 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

114 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

56 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

164 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of AMBITION 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 AMBITION AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 4 326 469 € (range 1 898 747€ - 8 105 610€). With an EBITDA of 1 899 847€, 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
1898k€ 4326k€ 8105k€
4 326 469 € Range: 1 898 747€ - 8 105 610€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 899 847 € × 1.6x
Estimation 3 064 883 €
1 140 498€ - 4 563 268€
Revenue Multiple 30%
44 900 729 € × 0.16x
Estimation 7 202 197 €
3 289 349€ - 12 708 318€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 213 903 € × 2.6x
Estimation 3 166 843 €
1 708 470€ - 10 057 405€

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 AMBITION AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of AMBITION AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of AMBITION AUTOMOBILES in 2024 is 44.9 M€.

Is AMBITION AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, AMBITION AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 1.2 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AMBITION AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of AMBITION AUTOMOBILES is located in BRIE-COMTE-ROBERT (77170), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of AMBITION AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of AMBITION 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 AMBITION AUTOMOBILES operate?

AMBITION 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.