AUTOMOBILES CITROEN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AUTOMOBILES CITROEN is a French company founded 43 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in POISSY (78300), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 8.7 Mds€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - AUTOMOBILES CITROEN (SIREN 642050199)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 8 661 754 000 € 9 756 397 000 € 8 785 327 000 € 8 573 833 000 € 7 806 105 000 € 9 380 493 000 € 8 410 967 000 € 7 362 420 000 € 6 974 473 000 €
Net income -45 416 000 € 65 953 000 € 170 464 000 € 22 681 000 € -105 584 000 € 186 844 000 € -23 507 000 € 35 254 000 € 98 569 000 €
EBITDA 694 227 000 € 620 057 000 € 556 170 000 € 436 781 000 € 489 512 000 € 292 614 000 € 445 651 000 € 425 706 000 € 13 519 362 000 €
Net margin -0.5% 0.7% 1.9% 0.3% -1.4% 2.0% -0.3% 0.5% 1.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AUTOMOBILES CITROEN achieves revenue of 8.7 Bn€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.7%). Significant drop of -11% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (7.4 Bn€), gross margin stands at 1.3 Bn€, i.e. a rate of 15%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 694.2 M€, representing 8.0% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Net income is negative at -45.4 M€ (-0.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

8 661 754 000 €

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

1 258 831 000 €

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

694 227 000 €

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

1 952 000 €

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

-45 416 000 €

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

8.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 21%. 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 7%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

21.065%

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

7.222%

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

-0.088%

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

-3.6

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

4.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
21.07 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.09
Med: 38.32
Q3: 128.11
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of AUTOMOBILES CITROEN (21.07) 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
7.22% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.26%
Q3: 53.13%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AUTOMOBILES CITROEN (7.2%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
-3.6 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Excellent -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AUTOMOBILES CITROEN (-3.60) 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 90.09. 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 41.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

90.088

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

41.307

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
90.09 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.95
Med: 200.57
Q3: 385.86
Watch -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AUTOMOBILES CITROEN (90.09) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
41.31x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.07x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of AUTOMOBILES CITROEN (41.3x) 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: 24 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 42 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 18 days. Overall, WCR represents 16 days of revenue, i.e. 391.2 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-30%), freeing up cash.

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

391 164 811 €

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

24 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

42 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

0 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

16 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of AUTOMOBILES CITROEN 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 AUTOMOBILES CITROEN is estimated at 1 220 978 948 € (range 498 424 159€ - 1 961 501 372€). With an EBITDA of 694 227 000€, 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
498424k€ 1220978k€ 1961501k€
1 220 978 948 € Range: 498 424 159€ - 1 961 501 372€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
694 227 000 € × 1.6x
Estimation 1 119 945 271 €
416 751 665€ - 1 667 473 007€
Revenue Multiple 30%
8 661 754 000 € × 0.16x
Estimation 1 389 368 413 €
634 544 983€ - 2 451 548 648€

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 AUTOMOBILES CITROEN

What is the revenue of AUTOMOBILES CITROEN ?

The revenue of AUTOMOBILES CITROEN in 2024 is 8.7 Mds€.

Is AUTOMOBILES CITROEN profitable?

AUTOMOBILES CITROEN recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AUTOMOBILES CITROEN ?

The headquarters of AUTOMOBILES CITROEN is located in POISSY (78300), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of AUTOMOBILES CITROEN ?

The tax return of AUTOMOBILES CITROEN 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 AUTOMOBILES CITROEN operate?

AUTOMOBILES CITROEN 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.