AUTONOME : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AUTONOME is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis. Based in CHALON-SUR-SAONE (71100), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 56 k€. 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 - AUTONOME (SIREN 492297122)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 55 708 € 76 708 € 299 302 € 260 349 €
Net income -58 770 € -73 456 € 95 934 € 76 770 €
EBITDA -42 596 € -30 841 € 136 938 € 112 841 €
Net margin -105.5% -95.8% 32.1% 29.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, AUTONOME achieves revenue of 56 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2014-2017 (CAGR: -40.2%). Significant drop of -27% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 56 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -43 k€, representing -76.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-27%), EBITDA varies by -38%, reducing margin by 36.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -59 k€ (-105.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

55 708 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

55 708 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

-42 596 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-57 646 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-58 770 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-76.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 24%. 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 71%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

24.114%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

71.418%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

-86.219%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

-1.051

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

50.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
AUTONOME

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
24.11 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 35.61
Q3: 199.47
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of AUTONOME (24.11) 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
71.42% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 5.39%
Med: 37.12%
Q3: 68.89%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of AUTONOME (71.4%) 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
-1.05 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 2.14 years
Excellent -25 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of AUTONOME (-1.05) 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 718.77. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

718.774

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

-2.815

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
718.77 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 44.33
Med: 122.19
Q3: 273.34
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of AUTONOME (718.77) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
-2.81x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.42x
Q3: 5.92x
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of AUTONOME (-2.8x) 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: 622 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 135 days. The gap of 487 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 738 days of revenue, i.e. 114 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-60%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

114 194 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

622 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

135 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

738 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AUTONOME

Positioning of AUTONOME in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis

Valuation estimate

Based on 116 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of AUTONOME is estimated at 33 903 € (range 19 745€ - 60 326€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.61x (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 2017
116 transactions
19k€ 33k€ 60k€
33 903 € Range: 19 745€ - 60 326€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
55 708 € × 0.61x = 33 904 €
Range: 19 745€ - 60 327€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 116 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 AUTONOME

What is the revenue of AUTONOME ?

The revenue of AUTONOME in 2017 is 56 k€.

Is AUTONOME profitable?

AUTONOME recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of AUTONOME ?

The headquarters of AUTONOME is located in CHALON-SUR-SAONE (71100), in the department Saone-et-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of AUTONOME ?

The tax return of AUTONOME 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 AUTONOME operate?

AUTONOME operates in the sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis (NAF code 49.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.