CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation d'autres véhicules automobiles. Based in HEROUVILLE-SAINT-CLAIR (14200), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.3 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 LE FRANCOIS (SIREN 493859458)
Indicator 2024 2023 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 1 333 705 € 1 263 813 € N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 53 710 € -733 418 € 50 307 € 34 738 € 19 675 € 7 883 €
EBITDA 120 778 € 52 657 € N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 4.0% -58.0% N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS achieves revenue of 1.3 M€. Over the period 2023-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.5%. Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (463 k€), gross margin stands at 871 k€, i.e. a rate of 65%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 121 k€, representing 9.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 54 k€, i.e. 4.0% 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

1 333 705 €

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

870 613 €

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

120 778 €

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

71 633 €

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

53 710 €

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

9.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -1%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches -106%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

-0.795%

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

-106.077%

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

8.796%

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

0.02

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

28.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-0.8 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 1.99
Med: 16.61
Q3: 54.29
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS (-0.80) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-106.08% 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 28.49%
Med: 50.33%
Q3: 66.52%
Watch

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS (-106.1%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.02 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.26 years
Q3: 1.56 years
Good -48 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS (0.02) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 29.58. 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 1.4x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

29.579

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

1.432

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
29.58 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 171.52
Med: 240.06
Q3: 341.51
Watch -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS (29.58) 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
1.43x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.89x
Q3: 4.59x
Good -21 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS (1.4x) 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: 22 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 30 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 8 days. Inventory turnover is 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-236 days): operations structurally generate cash.

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

-875 191 €

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

22 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

30 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

5 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

-236 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS

Positioning of CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation d'autres véhicules automobiles

Valuation estimate

Based on 147 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS is estimated at 521 100 € (range 236 439€ - 912 865€). With an EBITDA of 120 778€, the sector multiple of 5.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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
147 transactions
236k€ 521k€ 912k€
521 100 € Range: 236 439€ - 912 865€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
120 778 € × 5.5x
Estimation 667 090 €
254 710€ - 1 081 998€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 333 705 € × 0.35x
Estimation 462 994 €
306 879€ - 868 962€
Net Income Multiple 20%
53 710 € × 4.5x
Estimation 243 285 €
85 103€ - 555 888€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 147 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 LE FRANCOIS

What is the revenue of CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS ?

The revenue of CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS in 2024 is 1.3 M€.

Is CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS profitable?

Yes, CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS generated a net profit of 54 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS ?

The headquarters of CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS is located in HEROUVILLE-SAINT-CLAIR (14200), in the department Calvados.

Where to find the tax return of CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS ?

The tax return of CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS 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 LE FRANCOIS operate?

CARROSSERIE LE FRANCOIS operates in the sector Entretien et réparation d'autres véhicules automobiles (NAF code 45.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.