AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in ORVAULT (44700), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 8.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE (SIREN 380778779)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 8 389 846 € 5 978 086 € 6 293 334 € 6 092 261 € 5 408 720 € 7 188 294 € 6 003 019 € 4 736 322 € 4 323 572 €
Net income -51 064 € -95 505 € 78 617 € 35 305 € 45 719 € 69 923 € 43 962 € -10 834 € 29 747 €
EBITDA 64 534 € 62 503 € 12 980 € 137 083 € 107 066 € 103 471 € 67 249 € 2 932 € 38 491 €
Net margin -0.6% -1.6% 1.2% 0.6% 0.8% 1.0% 0.7% -0.2% 0.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE achieves revenue of 8.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.6%. Vs 2023, growth of +40% (6.0 M€ -> 8.4 M€). After deducting consumption (6.7 M€), gross margin stands at 1.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 20%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 65 k€, representing 0.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -51 k€ (-0.6% 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

8 389 846 €

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

1 674 352 €

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

64 534 €

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

30 076 €

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

-51 064 €

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

0.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 207%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 16%. 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

207.385%

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

16.077%

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

-0.232%

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

-56.407

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

84.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
207.38 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.08
Med: 38.33
Q3: 127.96
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTO... (207.38) 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
16.08% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.78%
Med: 27.25%
Q3: 53.06%
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTO... (16.1%) 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
-56.41 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTO... (-56.41) 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 138.17. 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 128.9x. 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

138.169

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

128.924

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
138.17 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.93
Med: 200.61
Q3: 386.05
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTO... (138.17) 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
128.92x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.1x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTO... (128.9x) 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: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 59 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 57 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 82 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 82 days of revenue, i.e. 1.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +98%, requiring additional financing.

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

1 918 506 €

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

2 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

59 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

82 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

82 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE 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 AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE is estimated at 569 725 € (range 254 697€ - 987 349€). With an EBITDA of 64 534€, 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
254k€ 569k€ 987k€
569 725 € Range: 254 697€ - 987 349€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
64 534 € × 1.6x
Estimation 104 108 €
38 740€ - 155 005€
Revenue Multiple 30%
8 389 846 € × 0.16x
Estimation 1 345 754 €
614 625€ - 2 374 590€

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 AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE

What is the revenue of AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE ?

The revenue of AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE in 2024 is 8.4 M€.

Is AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE profitable?

AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE ?

The headquarters of AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE is located in ORVAULT (44700), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE ?

The tax return of AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE 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 AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE operate?

AUTOMOTION NANTES BY AUTOSPHERE 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.