C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in MACON (71000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.9 M€. 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 - C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 393091889)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 865 418 € N/C N/C N/C 1 581 751 € 2 645 171 € N/C N/C N/C
Net income 140 476 € 52 291 € 39 445 € 22 € 3 112 € 35 797 € 9 494 € -59 408 € 219 593 €
EBITDA 108 587 € N/C N/C N/C 13 158 € 21 655 € N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 7.5% N/C N/C N/C 0.2% 1.4% N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 1.9 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2019-2024 (CAGR: -6.7%). After deducting consumption (1.4 M€), gross margin stands at 442 k€, i.e. a rate of 24%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 109 k€, representing 5.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 140 k€, i.e. 7.5% 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

1 865 418 €

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

442 407 €

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

108 587 €

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

139 838 €

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

140 476 €

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

5.8%

Loading income statement...

Chart evolution

Show :

Assets

Loading data...

Liabilities

Loading data...

Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -321%. 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 -25%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 6.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 6.1% 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

-320.892%

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

-24.563%

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

6.11%

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

6.163

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

10.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-320.89 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.07
Med: 38.27
Q3: 128.18
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES (-320.89) 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
-24.56% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.27%
Q3: 53.17%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES (-24.6%) 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
6.16 years 2024
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES (6.16) 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 158.62. 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 1.3x. 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

158.62

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

1.321

Liquidity indicators evolution
C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
158.62 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.15
Med: 200.63
Q3: 386.16
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES (158.62) 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
1.32x 2024
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.16x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES (1.3x) 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: 8 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 76 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 68 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 74 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 89 days of revenue, i.e. 460 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

459 639 €

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

8 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

76 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

74 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
C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES

Positioning of C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES 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 2024, the value of C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 250 648 € (range 113 131€ - 521 573€). With an EBITDA of 108 587€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. 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 2024
148 transactions
113k€ 250k€ 521k€
250 648 € Range: 113 131€ - 521 573€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

Ajustez les pondérations selon votre analyse

EBITDA Multiple 50%
108 587 € × 1.6x
Estimation 175 175 €
65 186€ - 260 817€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 865 418 € × 0.16x
Estimation 299 218 €
136 657€ - 527 972€
Net Income Multiple 20%
140 476 € × 2.6x
Estimation 366 475 €
197 709€ - 1 163 869€

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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)

Compare C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES with other companies in the same sector:

Voir toutes les statistiques du secteur Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Frequently asked questions about C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES in 2024 is 1.9 M€.

Is C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 140 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES is located in MACON (71000), in the department Saone-et-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES 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 C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES operate?

C.CHAUVOT AUTOMOBILES 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.