AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE is a French company founded 126 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (92200), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.0 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE (SIREN 642043582)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 984 047 € 1 935 910 € 1 824 368 € 1 487 905 € 1 468 007 € 1 395 240 € 5 587 320 € 4 797 109 € 4 159 601 €
Net income -167 417 € 7 849 380 € 285 004 € 396 729 € 310 730 € 19 369 060 € 8 387 769 € 2 182 461 € 1 980 346 €
EBITDA 1 094 072 € 756 409 € 93 450 € 486 709 € 610 301 € -9 985 € -795 377 € -606 304 € -443 434 €
Net margin -8.4% 405.5% 15.6% 26.7% 21.2% 1388.2% 150.1% 45.5% 47.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE achieves revenue of 2.0 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -8.8%). Vs 2023: +2%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.1 M€, representing 55.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +16.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -167 k€ (-8.4% 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

1 984 047 €

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

1 984 047 €

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

1 094 072 €

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

1 084 528 €

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

-167 417 €

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

55.1%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 81%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 51%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

80.979%

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

51.301%

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

-4.29%

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

-594.08

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

64.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
80.98 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -21.14
Med: 5.94
Q3: 146.94
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE (80.98) 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
51.3% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.03%
Med: 27.48%
Q3: 73.8%
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE (51.3%) 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
-594.08 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.02 years
Med: 0.66 years
Q3: 10.6 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE (-594.08) 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 81.22. 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 115.2x. 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

81.217

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

115.22

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
81.22 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 83.3
Med: 307.78
Q3: 1321.87
Average -33 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE (81.22) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
115.22x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 20.03x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE (115.2x) 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: 47 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 885 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 838 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-245 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-138%), 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

-1 347 624 €

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

47 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

885 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

-245 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 169 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE is estimated at 4 429 279 € (range 1 242 931€ - 7 953 656€). With an EBITDA of 1 094 072€, the sector multiple of 5.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.81x (in line with sector norms). 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
169 transactions
1242k€ 4429k€ 7953k€
4 429 279 € Range: 1 242 931€ - 7 953 656€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 094 072 € × 5.6x
Estimation 6 126 615 €
1 621 755€ - 10 935 252€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 984 047 € × 0.81x
Estimation 1 600 387 €
611 559€ - 2 984 331€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 169 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 (Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers)

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Frequently asked questions about AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE

What is the revenue of AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE ?

The revenue of AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE in 2024 is 2.0 M€.

Is AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE profitable?

AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE ?

The headquarters of AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE is located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (92200), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE ?

The tax return of AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE 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 DEFENSE operate?

AUTOMOBILES DEFENSE operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.