CENTRAL CARS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRAL CARS is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in VIEUX-CONDE (59690), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 615 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 - CENTRAL CARS (SIREN 789927548)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 614 742 € 874 056 € N/C N/C 615 222 € 535 956 € 395 069 €
Net income 27 902 € 48 619 € 0 € 0 € 42 028 € 30 722 € -18 786 €
EBITDA 38 781 € 64 599 € N/C N/C 53 727 € 34 945 € -17 180 €
Net margin 4.5% 5.6% N/C N/C 6.8% 5.7% -4.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, CENTRAL CARS achieves revenue of 615 k€. Over the period 2016-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.6%. Significant drop of -30% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (413 k€), gross margin stands at 202 k€, i.e. a rate of 33%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 39 k€, representing 6.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 28 k€, i.e. 4.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

614 742 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

201 702 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

38 781 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

33 104 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

27 902 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 5%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 5.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

6.452%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

5.064%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

5.697%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

60.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
CENTRAL CARS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.45 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 5.67
Med: 52.8
Q3: 150.84
Good

In 2022, the debt ratio of CENTRAL CARS (6.45) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
5.06% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 13.85%
Med: 30.82%
Q3: 53.81%
Average

In 2022, the financial autonomy of CENTRAL CARS (5.1%) 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
0.0 years 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.77 years
Q3: 4.48 years
Excellent

In 2022, the repayment capacity of CENTRAL CARS (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 410.74. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

410.743

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
CENTRAL CARS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
410.74 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 136.37
Med: 203.66
Q3: 374.42
Excellent

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of CENTRAL CARS (410.74) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 7.72x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of CENTRAL CARS (0.0x) 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: 23 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 79 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 74 days of revenue, i.e. 126 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2022, WCR increased by +4562%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

125 518 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

23 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

20 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

79 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

74 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CENTRAL CARS

Positioning of CENTRAL CARS 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 2022, the value of CENTRAL CARS is estimated at 68 863 € (range 33 029€ - 198 218€). With an EBITDA of 38 781€, the sector multiple of 1.2x 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 2022
148 transactions
33k€ 68k€ 198k€
68 863 € Range: 33 029€ - 198 218€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
38 781 € × 1.2x
Estimation 45 898 €
20 476€ - 141 531€
Revenue Multiple 30%
614 742 € × 0.16x
Estimation 96 839 €
58 109€ - 293 367€
Net Income Multiple 20%
27 902 € × 3.0x
Estimation 84 313 €
26 795€ - 197 213€

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about CENTRAL CARS

What is the revenue of CENTRAL CARS ?

The revenue of CENTRAL CARS in 2022 is 615 k€.

Is CENTRAL CARS profitable?

Yes, CENTRAL CARS generated a net profit of 28 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRAL CARS ?

The headquarters of CENTRAL CARS is located in VIEUX-CONDE (59690), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRAL CARS ?

The tax return of CENTRAL CARS 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 CARS operate?

CENTRAL CARS 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.