CAR SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAR SERVICES is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in SAINT-SAULVE (59880), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 17.5 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 SERVICES (SIREN 343947925)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 17 541 136 € 18 195 057 € 12 145 658 € 15 233 062 € 12 513 150 € 14 674 053 € 13 316 284 € 10 469 204 € 9 288 581 €
Net income 354 097 € 452 948 € 57 831 € 185 310 € -107 650 € 323 498 € 422 820 € 185 738 € 265 066 €
EBITDA 267 898 € 509 927 € 22 269 € 187 962 € -302 642 € 309 636 € 496 842 € 123 370 € 318 860 €
Net margin 2.0% 2.5% 0.5% 1.2% -0.9% 2.2% 3.2% 1.8% 2.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CAR SERVICES achieves revenue of 17.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.3%. Slight decline of -4% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (14.7 M€), gross margin stands at 2.8 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 268 k€, representing 1.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 354 k€, i.e. 2.0% 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

17 541 136 €

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

2 822 753 €

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

267 898 €

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

433 229 €

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

354 097 €

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

1.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 119%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.0% 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

118.644%

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

23.986%

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

0.962%

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

1.188

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

48.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
CAR SERVICES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
118.64 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.08
Med: 38.33
Q3: 127.96
Average +27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CAR SERVICES (118.64) 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
23.99% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.78%
Med: 27.25%
Q3: 53.06%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CAR SERVICES (24.0%) 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
1.19 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CAR SERVICES (1.19) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 120.56. 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 15.1x. 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

120.557

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

15.081

Liquidity indicators evolution
CAR SERVICES

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
120.56 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.93
Med: 200.61
Q3: 386.05
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CAR SERVICES (120.56) 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
15.08x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.1x
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CAR SERVICES (15.1x) 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: 7 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 31 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 57 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 69 days of revenue, i.e. 3.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +61%, 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

3 377 721 €

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

7 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

38 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

69 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CAR SERVICES

Positioning of CAR SERVICES 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 SERVICES is estimated at 1 244 937 € (range 565 593€ - 2 397 893€). With an EBITDA of 267 898€, 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
565k€ 1244k€ 2397k€
1 244 937 € Range: 565 593€ - 2 397 893€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
267 898 € × 1.6x
Estimation 432 180 €
160 822€ - 643 468€
Revenue Multiple 30%
17 541 136 € × 0.16x
Estimation 2 813 645 €
1 285 033€ - 4 964 693€
Net Income Multiple 20%
354 097 € × 2.6x
Estimation 923 772 €
498 363€ - 2 933 757€

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 SERVICES

What is the revenue of CAR SERVICES ?

The revenue of CAR SERVICES in 2024 is 17.5 M€.

Is CAR SERVICES profitable?

Yes, CAR SERVICES generated a net profit of 354 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CAR SERVICES ?

The headquarters of CAR SERVICES is located in SAINT-SAULVE (59880), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of CAR SERVICES ?

The tax return of CAR SERVICES 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 SERVICES operate?

CAR SERVICES 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.