AUTOMAX SA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AUTOMAX SA is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'équipements hydrauliques et pneumatiques. Based in MONT-PRES-CHAMBORD (41250), 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.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - AUTOMAX SA (SIREN 344954243)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 300 588 € 3 719 113 € 4 018 256 € 3 951 495 € 3 264 713 € 3 390 843 € 3 147 703 € 2 999 953 € 2 627 625 €
Net income 265 650 € 536 447 € 355 659 € 329 497 € 253 433 € 397 866 € -343 807 € 3 471 € 39 768 €
EBITDA 401 411 € 513 965 € 543 151 € 471 321 € 443 825 € 489 528 € -253 839 € 35 796 € 165 746 €
Net margin 8.0% 14.4% 8.9% 8.3% 7.8% 11.7% -10.9% 0.1% 1.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AUTOMAX SA achieves revenue of 3.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.9%). Significant drop of -11% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (2.1 M€), gross margin stands at 1.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 37%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 401 k€, representing 12.2% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 266 k€, i.e. 8.0% 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

3 300 588 €

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

1 237 378 €

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

401 411 €

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

370 540 €

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

265 650 €

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

12.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 82%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

0.022%

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

82.155%

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

8.915%

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

0.001

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

43.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.02 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.24
Med: 14.85
Q3: 44.6
Excellent -29 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of AUTOMAX SA (0.02) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
82.16% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 33.64%
Med: 52.67%
Q3: 69.11%
Excellent +33 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AUTOMAX SA (82.2%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.61 years
Q3: 2.33 years
Excellent -22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AUTOMAX SA (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 349.77. 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 4.2x. 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

349.77

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

4.191

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
349.77 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 205.49
Med: 290.07
Q3: 391.32
Good +40 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AUTOMAX SA (349.77) 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
4.19x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 3.01x
Q3: 7.58x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of AUTOMAX SA (4.2x) 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: 36 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 2 days. Inventory turnover is 99 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 124 days of revenue, i.e. 1.1 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

1 132 597 €

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

36 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

38 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

99 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

124 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AUTOMAX SA

Positioning of AUTOMAX SA in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'équipements hydrauliques et pneumatiques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (37 transactions). This range of 248 744€ to 1 186 413€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
248k€ 559k€ 1186k€
559 384 € Range: 248 744€ - 1 186 413€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 37 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 AUTOMAX SA

What is the revenue of AUTOMAX SA ?

The revenue of AUTOMAX SA in 2024 is 3.3 M€.

Is AUTOMAX SA profitable?

Yes, AUTOMAX SA generated a net profit of 266 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AUTOMAX SA ?

The headquarters of AUTOMAX SA is located in MONT-PRES-CHAMBORD (41250), in the department Loir-et-Cher.

Where to find the tax return of AUTOMAX SA ?

The tax return of AUTOMAX SA 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 AUTOMAX SA operate?

AUTOMAX SA operates in the sector Fabrication d'équipements hydrauliques et pneumatiques (NAF code 28.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.