CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE is a French company founded 41 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in LESMENILS (54700), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.2 M€. 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 - CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE (SIREN 333243749)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 1 184 981 € 1 040 696 € 525 550 € 387 658 € 355 645 € 95 165 € 105 768 €
Net income 219 346 € 207 968 € -9 862 € 74 624 € 98 760 € 7 880 € 14 713 €
EBITDA 449 204 € 372 985 € 18 697 € 99 208 € 126 084 € 24 550 € -14 054 €
Net margin 18.5% 20.0% -1.9% 19.2% 27.8% 8.3% 13.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE achieves revenue of 1.2 M€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +49.6%. Vs 2023, growth of +14% (1.0 M€ -> 1.2 M€). After deducting consumption (-78 k€), gross margin stands at 1.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 107%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 449 k€, representing 37.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 219 k€, i.e. 18.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

1 184 981 €

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

1 262 668 €

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

449 204 €

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

291 963 €

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

219 346 €

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

37.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 198%. 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 32%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 25.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

198.037%

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

31.935%

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

25.517%

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

0.246

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

69.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
198.04 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.46
Med: 23.99
Q3: 69.38
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE (198.04) 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
31.93% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.37%
Med: 45.55%
Q3: 63.3%
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE (31.9%) 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
0.25 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 2.06 years
Good -37 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE (0.25) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 117.13. 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 0.9x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

117.126

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

0.935

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
117.13 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 142.57
Med: 216.95
Q3: 327.2
Watch -54 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE (117.13) 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
0.94x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.66x
Q3: 4.72x
Good -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE (0.9x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 49 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 82 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 33 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 154 days of revenue, i.e. 507 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2024, WCR increased by +114%, 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

506 994 €

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

49 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

82 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

154 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 147 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE is estimated at 1 562 657 € (range 624 973€ - 2 697 769€). With an EBITDA of 449 204€, the sector multiple of 5.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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
147 transactions
624k€ 1562k€ 2697k€
1 562 657 € Range: 624 973€ - 2 697 769€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
449 204 € × 5.5x
Estimation 2 481 076 €
947 332€ - 4 024 226€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 184 981 € × 0.35x
Estimation 411 365 €
272 658€ - 772 063€
Net Income Multiple 20%
219 346 € × 4.5x
Estimation 993 551 €
347 552€ - 2 270 189€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 147 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 CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE

What is the revenue of CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE ?

The revenue of CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE in 2024 is 1.2 M€.

Is CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE profitable?

Yes, CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE generated a net profit of 219 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE ?

The headquarters of CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE is located in LESMENILS (54700), in the department Meurthe-et-Moselle.

Where to find the tax return of CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE ?

The tax return of CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE 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 CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE operate?

CAR AVENUE ASSISTANCE operates in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.