AUTO FORUM 68 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AUTO FORUM 68 is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in OSTHEIM (68150), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 673 k€. 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 FORUM 68 (SIREN 510552946)
Indicator 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 672 992 € 499 820 € 435 856 €
Net income 18 825 € 2 487 € -2 735 €
EBITDA 22 787 € 3 673 € -2 495 €
Net margin 2.8% 0.5% -0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, AUTO FORUM 68 achieves revenue of 673 k€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +15.6%. Vs 2017, growth of +35% (500 k€ -> 673 k€). After deducting consumption (577 k€), gross margin stands at 96 k€, i.e. a rate of 14%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 23 k€, representing 3.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 19 k€, i.e. 2.8% 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

672 992 €

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

96 190 €

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

22 787 €

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

22 948 €

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

18 825 €

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

3.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 143%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 2.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

142.75%

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

38.983%

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

2.912%

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

3.98

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

49.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
142.75 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 5.59
Med: 47.3
Q3: 150.12
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of AUTO FORUM 68 (142.75) 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
38.98% 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 12.94%
Med: 29.03%
Q3: 54.85%
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of AUTO FORUM 68 (39.0%) 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
3.98 years 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.52 years
Q3: 4.07 years
Average +49 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of AUTO FORUM 68 (3.98) 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 1812.73. 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 11.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

1812.729

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

11.006

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1812.73 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 127.95
Med: 179.04
Q3: 320.25
Excellent

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of AUTO FORUM 68 (1812.73) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
11.01x 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.02x
Q3: 9.08x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of AUTO FORUM 68 (11.0x) 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: 3 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 44 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 50 days of revenue, i.e. 93 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +80%, 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

93 310 €

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

6 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

3 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

44 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

50 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AUTO FORUM 68

Positioning of AUTO FORUM 68 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 AUTO FORUM 68 is estimated at 48 604 € (range 29 440€ - 117 995€). With an EBITDA of 22 787€, 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
29k€ 48k€ 117k€
48 604 € Range: 29 440€ - 117 995€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
22 787 € × 0.7x
Estimation 15 762 €
8 892€ - 51 095€
Revenue Multiple 30%
672 992 € × 0.18x
Estimation 121 250 €
76 213€ - 250 276€
Net Income Multiple 20%
18 825 € × 1.2x
Estimation 21 744 €
10 654€ - 86 826€

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 AUTO FORUM 68

What is the revenue of AUTO FORUM 68 ?

The revenue of AUTO FORUM 68 in 2019 is 673 k€.

Is AUTO FORUM 68 profitable?

Yes, AUTO FORUM 68 generated a net profit of 19 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of AUTO FORUM 68 ?

The headquarters of AUTO FORUM 68 is located in OSTHEIM (68150), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of AUTO FORUM 68 ?

The tax return of AUTO FORUM 68 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 FORUM 68 operate?

AUTO FORUM 68 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.