CARROSSERIE LAPALUS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARROSSERIE LAPALUS is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de carrosseries et remorques. Based in LA ROCHE-VINEUSE (71960), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.6 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - CARROSSERIE LAPALUS (SIREN 334259223)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 568 026 € N/C 2 229 086 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 95 564 € 11 262 € -62 853 € 184 043 € -48 347 € 5 391 € 149 251 € 87 546 € 83 551 €
EBITDA 123 219 € N/C -55 112 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 2.7% N/C -2.8% N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CARROSSERIE LAPALUS achieves revenue of 3.6 M€. Over the period 2022-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +26.5%. After deducting consumption (1.8 M€), gross margin stands at 1.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 50%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 123 k€, representing 3.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 96 k€, i.e. 2.7% 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

3 568 026 €

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

1 788 713 €

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

123 219 €

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

121 965 €

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

95 564 €

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

3.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 89%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 2.7% 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

88.908%

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

30.574%

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

2.713%

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

3.78

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

7.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
CARROSSERIE LAPALUS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
88.91 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.79
Med: 27.7
Q3: 79.01
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of CARROSSERIE LAPALUS (88.91) 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
30.57% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 20.53%
Med: 39.52%
Q3: 57.49%
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CARROSSERIE LAPALUS (30.6%) 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
3.78 years 2024
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.89 years
Q3: 2.67 years
Watch +51 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CARROSSERIE LAPALUS (3.78) 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 223.68. 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 7.5x. 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

223.683

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

7.546

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
223.68 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 153.1
Med: 220.25
Q3: 325.12
Good -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CARROSSERIE LAPALUS (223.68) 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
7.55x 2024
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.31x
Q3: 8.74x
Good +46 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CARROSSERIE LAPALUS (7.5x) 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: 55 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 49 days. The company must finance 6 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 33 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 89 days of revenue, i.e. 887 k€ to permanently finance.

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

886 619 €

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

55 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

33 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

89 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CARROSSERIE LAPALUS

Positioning of CARROSSERIE LAPALUS in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de carrosseries et remorques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (31 transactions). This range of 142 859€ to 356 909€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
142k€ 267k€ 356k€
267 197 € Range: 142 859€ - 356 909€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 31 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 CARROSSERIE LAPALUS

What is the revenue of CARROSSERIE LAPALUS ?

The revenue of CARROSSERIE LAPALUS in 2024 is 3.6 M€.

Is CARROSSERIE LAPALUS profitable?

Yes, CARROSSERIE LAPALUS generated a net profit of 96 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CARROSSERIE LAPALUS ?

The headquarters of CARROSSERIE LAPALUS is located in LA ROCHE-VINEUSE (71960), in the department Saone-et-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of CARROSSERIE LAPALUS ?

The tax return of CARROSSERIE LAPALUS 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 CARROSSERIE LAPALUS operate?

CARROSSERIE LAPALUS operates in the sector Fabrication de carrosseries et remorques (NAF code 29.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.