CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles. Based in ROUILLON (72700), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 122.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE (SIREN 515156917)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 122 319 765 € 115 880 137 € 106 052 035 € 96 642 187 € 89 199 154 € 97 245 927 € 95 851 338 € 86 564 974 € 81 027 806 €
Net income 4 068 078 € 5 418 980 € 3 003 758 € 3 711 648 € 2 390 364 € 3 149 146 € 4 182 349 € 3 846 596 € 3 536 769 €
EBITDA 9 421 346 € 8 779 185 € 6 545 327 € 6 336 610 € 4 584 748 € 4 617 465 € 7 409 537 € 6 736 738 € 6 350 037 €
Net margin 3.3% 4.7% 2.8% 3.8% 2.7% 3.2% 4.4% 4.4% 4.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE achieves revenue of 122.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.3%. Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (92.7 M€), gross margin stands at 29.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 24%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 9.4 M€, representing 7.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 4.1 M€, i.e. 3.3% 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

122 319 765 €

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

29 574 784 €

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

9 421 346 €

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

8 644 223 €

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

4 068 078 €

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

7.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 72%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 47%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 7.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 4.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

72.328%

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

46.591%

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

4.756%

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

7.28

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

44.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
72.33 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.26
Med: 13.62
Q3: 52.91
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE (72.33) 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
46.59% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.3%
Med: 41.67%
Q3: 60.11%
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE (46.6%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
7.28 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 1.87 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE (7.28) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 261.55. 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 33.5x. 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

261.55

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

33.524

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
261.55 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 145.43
Med: 206.86
Q3: 309.41
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE (261.55) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
33.52x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 10.11x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE (33.5x) 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: 51 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 61 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 10 days. Inventory turnover is 77 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 153 days of revenue, i.e. 52.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +76%, 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

52 114 336 €

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

51 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

61 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

77 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

153 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE

Positioning of CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (29 transactions). This range of 11 007 911€ to 39 642 705€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
11007k€ 25900k€ 39642k€
25 900 585 € Range: 11 007 911€ - 39 642 705€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 29 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 ET BUS MAINTENANCE

What is the revenue of CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE ?

The revenue of CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE in 2024 is 122.3 M€.

Is CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE profitable?

Yes, CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE generated a net profit of 4.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE ?

The headquarters of CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE is located in ROUILLON (72700), in the department Sarthe.

Where to find the tax return of CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE ?

The tax return of CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE 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 ET BUS MAINTENANCE operate?

CAR ET BUS MAINTENANCE operates in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles (NAF code 45.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.