CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in CAZOULS-LES-BEZIERS (34370), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 228 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 438072464)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 227 898 € 343 052 € 233 323 € 254 511 € 230 897 €
Net income 7 413 € 9 996 € 9 319 € 12 954 € 4 544 €
EBITDA 16 648 € 30 312 € 25 303 € 30 758 € 21 292 €
Net margin 3.3% 2.9% 4.0% 5.1% 2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 228 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.3%). Significant drop of -34% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (113 k€), gross margin stands at 115 k€, i.e. a rate of 50%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 17 k€, representing 7.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 7 k€, i.e. 3.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

227 898 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

114 734 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

16 648 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

6 023 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

7 413 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 193%. 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 55%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

192.601%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

54.683%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

8.7%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

2.34

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

35.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
192.6 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 12.54
Q3: 165.29
Average

In 2020, the debt ratio of CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION (192.60) 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
54.68% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 2.35%
Med: 37.75%
Q3: 80.16%
Good

In 2020, the financial autonomy of CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION (54.7%) 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
2.34 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.43 years
Q3: 9.29 years
Average

In 2020, the repayment capacity of CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION (2.34) 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 128.80. 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 1.6x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

128.797

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

1.556

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
128.8 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 79.88
Med: 255.9
Q3: 986.53
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION (128.80) 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
1.56x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 13.38x
Good

In 2020, the interest coverage of CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION (1.6x) 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: 6 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 13 days. Inventory turnover is 14 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-49 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +56%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

-31 318 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

6 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

14 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

-49 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 193 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 101 820 € (range 50 510€ - 182 150€). With an EBITDA of 16 648€, the sector multiple of 6.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.62x (in line with sector norms). 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 2020
193 transactions
50k€ 101k€ 182k€
101 820 € Range: 50 510€ - 182 150€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
16 648 € × 6.2x
Estimation 103 237 €
42 536€ - 141 151€
Revenue Multiple 30%
227 898 € × 0.62x
Estimation 141 517 €
87 708€ - 313 514€
Net Income Multiple 20%
7 413 € × 5.2x
Estimation 38 737 €
14 652€ - 87 605€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 193 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...).

Similar companies (Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers)

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Frequently asked questions about CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION in 2020 is 228 k€.

Is CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION is located in CAZOULS-LES-BEZIERS (34370), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION 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 CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION operate?

CAZOULS AUTO DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.