Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 1986-03-01 (40 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légersLocation: ALES (30100), Gard
AUTO HALL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
AUTO HALL is a French company
founded 40 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers.
Based in ALES (30100),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 22.9 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, AUTO HALL achieves revenue of 22.9 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.8%. Slight decline of -2% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (19.5 M€), gross margin stands at 3.4 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 155 k€, representing 0.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 188 k€, i.e. 0.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
22 888 965 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
3 392 828 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
155 255 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
215 235 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
187 530 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
0.7%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 12%. 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 54%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 0.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
11.675%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
54.169%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
0.572%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
4.752
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
3.862
2.908
3.206
3.648
20.999
30.49
23.448
17.594
11.675
Financial autonomy
63.124
61.136
58.117
57.826
45.841
46.592
48.919
49.676
54.169
Repayment capacity
0.33
None
None
None
None
None
4.7
-24.298
4.752
Cash flow / Revenue
2.572%
None%
None%
None%
None%
None%
1.053%
-0.16%
0.572%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
11.682024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.09
Med: 38.32
Q3: 128.11
Good
In 2024, the debt ratio of AUTO HALL (11.68) 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
54.17%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.26%
Q3: 53.13%
Excellent+5 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of AUTO HALL (54.2%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.
Repayment capacity
4.75 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of AUTO HALL (4.75) 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 241.22. 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 18.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
241.22
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
18.287
Liquidity indicators evolution AUTO HALL
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
265.683
236.972
217.104
231.156
210.071
246.296
244.536
239.523
241.22
Interest coverage
1.133
None
None
None
None
None
3.65
167.502
18.287
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
241.222024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.95
Med: 200.57
Q3: 385.86
Good
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AUTO HALL (241.22) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Interest coverage
18.29x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.07x
Good+8 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of AUTO HALL (18.3x) 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: 14 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 60 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 46 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 83 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 105 days of revenue, i.e. 6.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +219%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
6 681 976 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
14 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
60 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
83 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
105 j
WCR and payment terms evolution AUTO HALL
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
2 094 097 €
0 €
0 €
0 €
0 €
0 €
6 373 941 €
6 843 363 €
6 681 976 €
Inventory turnover (days)
58
0
0
0
0
0
79
94
83
Customer payment term (days)
3
0
0
69
0
0
11
8
14
Supplier payment term (days)
37
0
0
279
0
0
52
57
60
Positioning of AUTO HALL 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 HALL is estimated at
1 324 512 €
(range 602 428€ - 2 440 687€).
With an EBITDA of 155 255€, 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 value2024
148 transactions
602k€1324k€2440k€
1 324 512 €Range: 602 428€ - 2 440 687€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
155 255 €×1.6x
Estimation250 461 €
93 201€ - 372 909€
Revenue Multiple30%
22 888 965 €×0.16x
Estimation3 671 451 €
1 676 806€ - 6 478 297€
Net Income Multiple20%
187 530 €×2.6x
Estimation489 230 €
263 933€ - 1 553 720€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
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...).
Similar companies (Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)
Compare AUTO HALL with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, AUTO HALL generated a net profit of 188 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of AUTO HALL ?
The headquarters of AUTO HALL is located in ALES (30100), in the department Gard.
Where to find the tax return of AUTO HALL ?
The tax return of AUTO HALL 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 HALL operate?
AUTO HALL 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.
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