Employees: 02 (2023.0)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 2009-02-01 (17 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légersLocation: NIVOLAS-VERMELLE (38300), Isere
BF AUTO 38 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
BF AUTO 38 is a French company
founded 17 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers.
Based in NIVOLAS-VERMELLE (38300),
this company of category PME
shows in 2025 a revenue of 1.8 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2025, BF AUTO 38 achieves revenue of 1.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 10 years (CAGR: +3.8%). Significant drop of -26% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (1.4 M€), gross margin stands at 341 k€, i.e. a rate of 19%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 11 k€, representing 0.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-26%), EBITDA varies by -92%, reducing margin by 5.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 14 k€, i.e. 0.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2025)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
1 768 442 €
Gross margin (2025)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
340 939 €
EBITDA (2025)
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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
10 846 €
EBIT (2025)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
21 497 €
Net income (2025)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
14 154 €
EBITDA margin (2025)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
0.6%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 40%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 69%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.
Debt ratio (2025)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
39.671%
Financial autonomy (2025)
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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
68.665%
Cash flow / Revenue (2025)
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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
-2.403%
Repayment capacity (2025)
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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
-4.386
Asset age ratio (2025)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
2025
Debt ratio
14.757
25.168
9.338
21.491
11.838
13.277
41.707
59.879
62.049
39.671
Financial autonomy
78.591
59.352
75.458
66.23
67.346
69.972
62.947
57.933
53.498
68.665
Repayment capacity
1.135
1.087
4.74
1.093
1.062
1.885
18.358
-12.61
2.199
-4.386
Cash flow / Revenue
1.959%
3.528%
0.421%
3.977%
2.474%
1.406%
0.585%
-0.9%
5.381%
-2.403%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
39.672025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 4.82
Med: 28.34
Q3: 97.59
Average
In 2025, the debt ratio of BF AUTO 38 (39.67) 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
68.67%2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 21.4%
Med: 46.13%
Q3: 67.72%
Excellent
In 2025, the financial autonomy of BF AUTO 38 (68.7%) 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
-4.39 years2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.77 years
Q3: 4.23 years
Excellent
In 2025, the repayment capacity of BF AUTO 38 (-4.39) 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 2312.99. 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 (2025)
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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
2312.988
Interest coverage (2025)
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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
41.278
Liquidity indicators evolution BF AUTO 38
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
2025
Liquidity ratio
998.287
383.414
561.611
505.942
396.28
473.481
849.386
1261.608
714.462
2312.988
Interest coverage
0.641
0.127
1.166
0.595
0.979
3.145
0.79
-19.543
4.669
41.278
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
2312.992025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 178.81
Med: 298.19
Q3: 555.86
Excellent
In 2025, the liquidity ratio of BF AUTO 38 (2312.99) 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
41.28x2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.08x
Q3: 16.38x
Excellent+50 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the interest coverage of BF AUTO 38 (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: 4 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 3 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 129 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 128 days of revenue, i.e. 630 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2025, WCR increased by +191%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2025)
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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
630 025 €
Customer credit (2025)
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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
4 j
Supplier credit (2025)
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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
3 j
Inventory turnover (2025)
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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
129 j
WCR in days of revenue (2025)
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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
128 j
WCR and payment terms evolution BF AUTO 38
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
2025
Operating WCR
216 771 €
311 087 €
295 259 €
412 483 €
466 027 €
538 660 €
539 568 €
601 044 €
768 261 €
630 025 €
Inventory turnover (days)
58
75
81
100
93
98
120
100
124
129
Customer payment term (days)
5
2
2
1
2
0
0
5
4
4
Supplier payment term (days)
5
16
16
12
27
18
12
7
11
3
Positioning of BF AUTO 38 in its sector
Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers
Valuation estimate
Based on 113 transactions of similar company sales
in 2025,
the value of BF AUTO 38 is estimated at
126 641 €
(range 66 042€ - 198 396€).
With an EBITDA of 10 846€, the sector multiple of 0.7x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x
(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 value2025
113 transactions
66k€126k€198k€
126 641 €Range: 66 042€ - 198 396€
NAF 5 année 2025
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
10 846 €×0.7x
Estimation7 840 €
3 222€ - 28 710€
Revenue Multiple30%
1 768 442 €×0.21x
Estimation368 825 €
201 933€ - 547 439€
Net Income Multiple20%
14 154 €×4.3x
Estimation60 372 €
19 259€ - 99 051€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 113 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 (Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)
Compare BF AUTO 38 with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, BF AUTO 38 generated a net profit of 14 k€ in 2025.
Where is the headquarters of BF AUTO 38 ?
The headquarters of BF AUTO 38 is located in NIVOLAS-VERMELLE (38300), in the department Isere.
Where to find the tax return of BF AUTO 38 ?
The tax return of BF AUTO 38 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 BF AUTO 38 operate?
BF AUTO 38 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.
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