CARAT-AUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARAT-AUTO is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in SAINT-DIZIER (52100), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 9.8 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 - CARAT-AUTO (SIREN 793189762)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C 9 825 626 € 8 060 459 € 11 697 336 € 10 336 686 € 8 991 557 € 8 459 478 €
Net income -24 368 € 22 500 € 52 007 € 204 337 € 117 778 € 64 238 € 31 889 €
EBITDA N/C 108 880 € 111 086 € 344 783 € 206 089 € 101 961 € 18 129 €
Net margin N/C 0.2% 0.6% 1.7% 1.1% 0.7% 0.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CARAT-AUTO records a net loss of 24 k€. This deficit will reduce equity on the balance sheet.

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

-24 368 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 191%. 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 12%. 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

190.958%

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

11.761%

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

29.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
190.96 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.08
Med: 38.33
Q3: 127.96
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of CARAT-AUTO (190.96) 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
11.76% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.78%
Med: 27.25%
Q3: 53.06%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CARAT-AUTO (11.8%) 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
46.0 years 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.51 years
Q3: 4.09 years
Average

In 2023, the repayment capacity of CARAT-AUTO (46.00) 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 147.63. 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

147.63

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
147.63 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.93
Med: 200.61
Q3: 386.05
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CARAT-AUTO (147.63) 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
72.77x 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.09x
Q3: 18.9x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of CARAT-AUTO (72.8x) 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.

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

0 €

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

0 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

0 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

0 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CARAT-AUTO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

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Frequently asked questions about CARAT-AUTO

What is the revenue of CARAT-AUTO ?

The revenue of CARAT-AUTO in 2023 is 9.8 M€.

Is CARAT-AUTO profitable?

CARAT-AUTO recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CARAT-AUTO ?

The headquarters of CARAT-AUTO is located in SAINT-DIZIER (52100), in the department Haute-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of CARAT-AUTO ?

The tax return of CARAT-AUTO 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 CARAT-AUTO operate?

CARAT-AUTO 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.