CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires. Based in SAINT-FONS (69190), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.5 M€. 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 - CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING (SIREN 420481244)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 457 076 € 1 348 976 € 1 840 252 € 1 859 560 € 1 744 447 € 2 025 220 € 1 771 213 € 1 556 682 € 1 507 889 €
Net income 88 656 € 194 011 € 1 523 131 € 240 200 € 989 213 € 365 652 € 1 025 717 € 212 521 € 383 159 €
EBITDA 332 299 € -74 442 € 528 010 € 127 639 € 409 792 € 700 146 € 578 806 € 273 653 € 130 706 €
Net margin 6.1% 14.4% 82.8% 12.9% 56.7% 18.1% 57.9% 13.7% 25.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING achieves revenue of 1.5 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.4%). Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (244 k€), gross margin stands at 1.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 83%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 332 k€, representing 22.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +28.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 89 k€, i.e. 6.1% 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

1 457 076 €

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

1 212 711 €

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

332 299 €

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

335 112 €

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

88 656 €

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

22.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 20%. 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 80%. 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 20.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 5.9% 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

20.281%

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

79.518%

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

5.901%

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

20.461

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
20.28 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 13.69
Q3: 116.56
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING (20.28) 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
79.52% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.95%
Med: 55.8%
Q3: 90.35%
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING (79.5%) 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
20.46 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.15 years
Q3: 4.69 years
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING (20.46) 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 1144.49. 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 16.0x. 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

1144.491

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

16.024

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1144.49 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.35
Med: 897.73
Q3: 5412.13
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING (1144.49) 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
16.02x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -144.56x
Med: -8.16x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING (16.0x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. Overall, WCR represents 1075 days of revenue, i.e. 4.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +65%, requiring additional financing.

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

4 349 430 €

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

0 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

19 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

0 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

1075 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING in its sector

Comparison with sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (26 transactions). This range of 1 129 655€ to 2 673 318€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1129k€ 2060k€ 2673k€
2 060 932 € Range: 1 129 655€ - 2 673 318€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 26 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 CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING

What is the revenue of CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING ?

The revenue of CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING in 2024 is 1.5 M€.

Is CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING profitable?

Yes, CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING generated a net profit of 89 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING ?

The headquarters of CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING is located in SAINT-FONS (69190), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING ?

The tax return of CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING 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 CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING operate?

CENTRAL AUTOS HOLDING operates in the sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires (NAF code 64.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.