CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE is a French company founded 63 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in CHALON-SUR-SAONE (71100), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 19.3 M€. 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 - CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE (SIREN 726320401)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 19 318 980 € 25 936 723 € 19 470 873 € 19 536 920 € 16 525 585 € 17 703 871 € 12 287 829 € 13 080 333 € 13 288 146 €
Net income -133 295 € 483 089 € 426 959 € 322 807 € -313 943 € 46 146 € 46 947 € 39 426 € 200 365 €
EBITDA 33 255 € 656 348 € 563 505 € 254 759 € -203 297 € 42 709 € 253 133 € 56 146 € 301 313 €
Net margin -0.7% 1.9% 2.2% 1.7% -1.9% 0.3% 0.4% 0.3% 1.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE achieves revenue of 19.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.8%). Significant drop of -26% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (16.2 M€), gross margin stands at 3.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 16%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 33 k€, representing 0.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-26%), EBITDA varies by -95%, reducing margin by 2.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -133 k€ (-0.7% 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

19 318 980 €

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

3 079 334 €

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

33 255 €

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

-64 505 €

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

-133 295 €

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

0.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 46%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

46.384%

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

23.632%

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

-0.062%

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

-37.198

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

47.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
46.38 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.08
Med: 38.33
Q3: 127.96
Average +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON ... (46.38) 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
23.63% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.78%
Med: 27.25%
Q3: 53.06%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON ... (23.6%) 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
-37.2 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Excellent -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON ... (-37.20) 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 134.64. 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 287.8x. 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

134.643

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

287.8

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
134.64 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.93
Med: 200.61
Q3: 386.05
Average -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON ... (134.64) 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
287.8x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.1x
Excellent +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON ... (287.8x) 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: 14 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 79 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 65 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 80 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 109 days of revenue, i.e. 5.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +40%, 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

5 859 640 €

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

14 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

79 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

80 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

109 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE

Positioning of CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE 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 CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE is estimated at 1 195 585 € (range 543 205€ - 2 100 376€). With an EBITDA of 33 255€, 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
543k€ 1195k€ 2100k€
1 195 585 € Range: 543 205€ - 2 100 376€
NAF 5 année 2024

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
33 255 € × 1.6x
Estimation 53 648 €
19 963€ - 79 876€
Revenue Multiple 30%
19 318 980 € × 0.16x
Estimation 3 098 816 €
1 415 275€ - 5 467 879€

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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)

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Frequently asked questions about CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE

What is the revenue of CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE ?

The revenue of CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE in 2024 is 19.3 M€.

Is CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE profitable?

CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE ?

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

Where to find the tax return of CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE ?

The tax return of CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE 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 BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE operate?

CAR AVENUE BAYERN CHALON SUR SAONE 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.