CARINVEST EUROPE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARINVEST EUROPE is a French company founded 6 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in CANNES (06400), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 207 k€. 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 - CARINVEST EUROPE (SIREN 853595999)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 206 872 € 311 903 € 293 081 €
Net income -901 166 € 4 057 € 8 082 €
EBITDA -338 787 € -294 373 € -16 953 €
Net margin -435.6% 1.3% 2.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, CARINVEST EUROPE achieves revenue of 207 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2020-2022 (CAGR: -16.0%). Significant drop of -34% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (198 k€), gross margin stands at 9 k€, i.e. a rate of 4%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -339 k€, representing -163.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-34%), EBITDA varies by -15%, reducing margin by 69.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -901 k€ (-435.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

206 872 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

8 962 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

-338 787 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-626 226 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-901 166 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-163.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 84%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 41%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

83.564%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

41.004%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

-314.655%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

59.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
CARINVEST EUROPE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
83.56 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 5.66
Med: 52.8
Q3: 150.84
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of CARINVEST EUROPE (83.56) 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
41.0% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 13.84%
Med: 30.83%
Q3: 53.78%
Good

In 2022, the financial autonomy of CARINVEST EUROPE (41.0%) 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
0.0 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.77 years
Q3: 4.48 years
Excellent

In 2022, the repayment capacity of CARINVEST EUROPE (0.00) 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 10.78. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

10.783

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

-380.495

Liquidity indicators evolution
CARINVEST EUROPE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
10.78 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 136.37
Med: 203.89
Q3: 374.78
Watch

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of CARINVEST EUROPE (10.78) 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
-380.5x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 7.71x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of CARINVEST EUROPE (-380.5x) 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: 568 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. The gap of 549 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-6194 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-296%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

-3 559 148 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

568 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

19 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

-6194 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CARINVEST EUROPE

Positioning of CARINVEST EUROPE 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 2022, the value of CARINVEST EUROPE is estimated at 32 588 € (range 19 554€ - 98 723€). 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 2022
148 transactions
19k€ 32k€ 98k€
32 588 € Range: 19 554€ - 98 723€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
206 872 € × 0.16x = 32 588 €
Range: 19 555€ - 98 724€

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 CARINVEST EUROPE

What is the revenue of CARINVEST EUROPE ?

The revenue of CARINVEST EUROPE in 2022 is 207 k€.

Is CARINVEST EUROPE profitable?

CARINVEST EUROPE recorded a net loss in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of CARINVEST EUROPE ?

The headquarters of CARINVEST EUROPE is located in CANNES (06400), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of CARINVEST EUROPE ?

The tax return of CARINVEST EUROPE 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 CARINVEST EUROPE operate?

CARINVEST EUROPE 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.