AUTOCOLOR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
AUTOCOLOR is a French company
founded 54 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles.
Based in ANNECY (74960),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.3 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, AUTOCOLOR achieves revenue of 3.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.8%. Vs 2023, growth of +11% (3.0 M€ -> 3.3 M€). After deducting consumption (1.8 M€), gross margin stands at 1.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 45%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 652 k€, representing 19.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.3 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 492 k€, i.e. 14.7% 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
3 334 605 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
1 516 777 €
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
652 288 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
639 540 €
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
491 763 €
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
19.5%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 55%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 14.6% 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 (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
3.596%
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
55.325%
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
14.601%
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
0.076
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
12.648
20.277
15.084
15.419
9.288
4.845
8.134
4.764
3.596
Financial autonomy
43.568
41.341
43.406
48.293
54.159
57.149
54.503
51.265
55.325
Repayment capacity
0.401
0.483
0.362
0.341
0.234
0.101
0.19
0.108
0.076
Cash flow / Revenue
5.53%
7.543%
8.03%
10.674%
11.592%
13.956%
12.218%
12.668%
14.601%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
3.62024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.26
Med: 13.62
Q3: 52.91
Good-5 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of AUTOCOLOR (3.60) 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
55.33%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.3%
Med: 41.67%
Q3: 60.11%
Good
In 2024, the financial autonomy of AUTOCOLOR (55.3%) 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
0.08 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 1.87 years
Good
In 2024, the repayment capacity of AUTOCOLOR (0.08) 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 215.12. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
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
215.119
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
0.285
Liquidity indicators evolution AUTOCOLOR
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
176.506
174.59
182.696
199.263
222.673
225.636
241.749
209.797
215.119
Interest coverage
0.005
0.191
0.258
0.151
0.207
0.037
0.074
0.161
0.285
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
215.122024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 145.43
Med: 206.86
Q3: 309.41
Good-8 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AUTOCOLOR (215.12) 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
0.28x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 10.11x
Average
In 2024, the interest coverage of AUTOCOLOR (0.3x) 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: 55 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 76 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 21 days. Inventory turnover is 33 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 94 days of revenue, i.e. 872 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +92%, 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
871 732 €
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
55 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
76 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
33 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
94 j
WCR and payment terms evolution AUTOCOLOR
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
453 297 €
574 813 €
679 834 €
615 919 €
595 524 €
606 843 €
1 058 220 €
762 012 €
871 732 €
Inventory turnover (days)
35
34
48
37
40
36
33
34
33
Customer payment term (days)
44
41
39
43
43
42
50
44
55
Supplier payment term (days)
64
72
77
79
85
72
70
90
76
Positioning of AUTOCOLOR in its sector
Comparison with sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles
Valuation estimate
Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (29 transactions).
This range of 360 057€ to 1 242 766€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2024
Indicative
360k€817k€1242k€
817 204 €Range: 360 057€ - 1 242 766€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 29 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 gros d'équipements automobiles)
Compare AUTOCOLOR with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, AUTOCOLOR generated a net profit of 492 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of AUTOCOLOR ?
The headquarters of AUTOCOLOR is located in ANNECY (74960), in the department Haute-Savoie.
Where to find the tax return of AUTOCOLOR ?
The tax return of AUTOCOLOR 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 AUTOCOLOR operate?
AUTOCOLOR operates in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles (NAF code 45.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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