CAR AVENUE KM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAR AVENUE KM is a French company founded 45 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in LESMENILS (54700), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 74.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CAR AVENUE KM (SIREN 321775769)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 74 308 155 € 97 358 735 € 27 734 421 € 26 916 372 € 22 468 794 €
Net income -3 459 434 € -399 292 € -157 940 € 344 218 € -128 258 €
EBITDA -1 763 880 € 1 398 290 € 68 997 € -269 559 € -85 219 €
Net margin -4.7% -0.4% -0.6% 1.3% -0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CAR AVENUE KM achieves revenue of 74.3 M€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +34.9%. Significant drop of -24% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (64.2 M€), gross margin stands at 10.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 14%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.8 M€, representing -2.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-24%), EBITDA varies by -226%, reducing margin by 3.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -3.5 M€ (-4.7% 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

74 308 155 €

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

10 074 145 €

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

-1 763 880 €

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

-2 621 615 €

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

-3 459 434 €

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

-2.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9791%. 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 0%. 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

9791.381%

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

0.351%

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

-3.741%

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

-2.402

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

25.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
CAR AVENUE KM

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
9791.38 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.07
Med: 38.27
Q3: 128.18
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In 2024, the debt ratio of CAR AVENUE KM (9791.38) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
0.35% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.27%
Q3: 53.17%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CAR AVENUE KM (0.3%) 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
-2.4 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CAR AVENUE KM (-2.40) 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 145.37. 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

145.369

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

-19.912

Liquidity indicators evolution
CAR AVENUE KM

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
145.37 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.15
Med: 200.63
Q3: 386.16
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CAR AVENUE KM (145.37) 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
-19.91x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.16x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CAR AVENUE KM (-19.9x) 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: 17 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 49 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 32 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 57 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 74 days of revenue, i.e. 15.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2020-2024, WCR increased by +134%, 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

15 303 765 €

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

17 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

49 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

57 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

74 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CAR AVENUE KM

Positioning of CAR AVENUE KM 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 KM is estimated at 11 919 225 € (range 5 443 685€ - 21 031 543€). 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
5443k€ 11919k€ 21031k€
11 919 225 € Range: 5 443 685€ - 21 031 543€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
74 308 155 € × 0.16x = 11 919 226 €
Range: 5 443 686€ - 21 031 544€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about CAR AVENUE KM

What is the revenue of CAR AVENUE KM ?

The revenue of CAR AVENUE KM in 2024 is 74.3 M€.

Is CAR AVENUE KM profitable?

CAR AVENUE KM recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CAR AVENUE KM ?

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

Where to find the tax return of CAR AVENUE KM ?

The tax return of CAR AVENUE KM 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 KM operate?

CAR AVENUE KM 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.