CAR AVENUE FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAR AVENUE FRANCE is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in LESMENILS (54700), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 8.1 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 FRANCE (SIREN 950463448)
Indicator 2024 2023 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 8 120 927 € 10 312 500 € 4 092 324 € 5 821 734 € 6 018 198 €
Net income -6 822 859 € 5 997 073 € 4 038 402 € 3 446 192 € 3 877 078 €
EBITDA -1 891 914 € -1 472 793 € -1 372 973 € 399 572 € 679 039 €
Net margin -84.0% 58.2% 98.7% 59.2% 64.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CAR AVENUE FRANCE achieves revenue of 8.1 M€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.1%. Significant drop of -21% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 8.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.9 M€, representing -23.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-21%), EBITDA varies by -28%, reducing margin by 9.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -6.8 M€ (-84.0% 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

8 120 927 €

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

8 120 927 €

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

-1 891 914 €

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

170 385 €

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

-6 822 859 €

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

-23.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1029%. 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 9%. 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

1028.959%

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

8.719%

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

-14.569%

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

-445.15

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

16.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
CAR AVENUE FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1028.96 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 8.77
Q3: 62.6
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of CAR AVENUE FRANCE (1028.96) 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
8.72% 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 15.71%
Med: 62.26%
Q3: 91.3%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CAR AVENUE FRANCE (8.7%) 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
-445.15 years 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CAR AVENUE FRANCE (-445.15) 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 6376.19. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

6376.189

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

-919.604

Liquidity indicators evolution
CAR AVENUE FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
6376.19 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 138.65
Med: 681.09
Q3: 3914.52
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CAR AVENUE FRANCE (6376.19) 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
-919.6x 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: -74.77x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CAR AVENUE FRANCE (-919.6x) 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: 509 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 144 days. The gap of 365 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 16 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 23601 days of revenue, i.e. 532.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2024, WCR increased by +2086%, 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

532 383 530 €

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

509 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

144 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

16 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

23601 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CAR AVENUE FRANCE

Positioning of CAR AVENUE FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CAR AVENUE FRANCE is estimated at 4 781 371 € (range 2 974 618€ - 5 684 149€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
54 tx
2974k€ 4781k€ 5684k€
4 781 371 € Range: 2 974 618€ - 5 684 149€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
8 120 927 € × 0.59x = 4 781 372 €
Range: 2 974 618€ - 5 684 150€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 FRANCE

What is the revenue of CAR AVENUE FRANCE ?

The revenue of CAR AVENUE FRANCE in 2024 is 8.1 M€.

Is CAR AVENUE FRANCE profitable?

CAR AVENUE FRANCE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CAR AVENUE FRANCE ?

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

Where to find the tax return of CAR AVENUE FRANCE ?

The tax return of CAR AVENUE FRANCE 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 FRANCE operate?

CAR AVENUE FRANCE operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.