AUTO 3000 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AUTO 3000 is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in ALENCON (61000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 6.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - AUTO 3000 (SIREN 388030793)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 6 388 894 € 6 463 277 € 6 338 386 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 220 864 € 193 444 € 121 390 € 23 217 € 40 112 € 19 587 € 39 166 € -16 003 € 11 656 €
EBITDA 295 509 € 290 488 € 166 699 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 3.5% 3.0% 1.9% N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AUTO 3000 achieves revenue of 6.4 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +0.4%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (5.1 M€), gross margin stands at 1.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 20%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 296 k€, representing 4.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 221 k€, i.e. 3.5% 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

6 388 894 €

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

1 267 324 €

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

295 509 €

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

270 355 €

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

220 864 €

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

4.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 25%. 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 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.9% 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

25.468%

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

36.157%

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

3.947%

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

1.391

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

6.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
AUTO 3000

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
25.47 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.08
Med: 38.33
Q3: 127.96
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of AUTO 3000 (25.47) 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
36.16% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.78%
Med: 27.25%
Q3: 53.06%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AUTO 3000 (36.2%) 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
1.39 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AUTO 3000 (1.39) 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 174.59. 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 4.3x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

174.593

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

4.287

Liquidity indicators evolution
AUTO 3000

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
174.59 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.93
Med: 200.61
Q3: 386.05
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AUTO 3000 (174.59) 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
4.29x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.1x
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of AUTO 3000 (4.3x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 20 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 118 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 98 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 73 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 144 days of revenue, i.e. 2.6 M€ to permanently finance.

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

2 563 799 €

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

20 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

118 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

73 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

144 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AUTO 3000

Positioning of AUTO 3000 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 AUTO 3000 is estimated at 661 038 € (range 291 279€ - 1 263 350€). With an EBITDA of 295 509€, 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
291k€ 661k€ 1263k€
661 038 € Range: 291 279€ - 1 263 350€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
295 509 € × 1.6x
Estimation 476 723 €
177 397€ - 709 787€
Revenue Multiple 30%
6 388 894 € × 0.16x
Estimation 1 024 796 €
468 039€ - 1 808 258€
Net Income Multiple 20%
220 864 € × 2.6x
Estimation 576 192 €
310 848€ - 1 829 898€

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 AUTO 3000

What is the revenue of AUTO 3000 ?

The revenue of AUTO 3000 in 2024 is 6.4 M€.

Is AUTO 3000 profitable?

Yes, AUTO 3000 generated a net profit of 221 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AUTO 3000 ?

The headquarters of AUTO 3000 is located in ALENCON (61000), in the department Orne.

Where to find the tax return of AUTO 3000 ?

The tax return of AUTO 3000 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 AUTO 3000 operate?

AUTO 3000 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.