CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in VARENNES-VAUZELLES (58640), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 42.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE (SIREN 422593491)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 42 474 832 € 41 250 480 € 33 374 200 € 32 990 091 € 28 988 928 € 31 038 348 € 28 114 123 € 21 270 997 €
Net income 418 336 € 975 570 € 980 612 € 668 455 € 520 083 € 572 526 € 500 284 € 232 416 €
EBITDA 920 645 € 1 458 994 € 1 396 825 € 1 051 361 € 707 486 € 957 448 € 643 288 € 353 287 €
Net margin 1.0% 2.4% 2.9% 2.0% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 1.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE achieves revenue of 42.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.0%. Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (35.4 M€), gross margin stands at 7.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 17%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 921 k€, representing 2.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 418 k€, i.e. 1.0% 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

42 474 832 €

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

7 068 974 €

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

920 645 €

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

662 780 €

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

418 336 €

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

2.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. 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 35%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

2.876%

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

34.578%

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

1.36%

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

0.263

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

42.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.88 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.09
Med: 38.32
Q3: 128.11
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE (2.88) 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
34.58% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.26%
Q3: 53.13%
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE (34.6%) 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
0.26 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Average +25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE (0.26) 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 139.13. 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 25.4x. 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

139.128

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

25.411

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
139.13 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.95
Med: 200.57
Q3: 385.86
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE (139.13) 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
25.41x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.07x
Excellent +27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE (25.4x) 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: 11 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 76 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 65 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 89 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 90 days of revenue, i.e. 10.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +112%, 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

10 675 624 €

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

11 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

89 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

90 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE 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 CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE is estimated at 3 004 799 € (range 1 327 580€ - 5 405 366€). With an EBITDA of 920 645€, 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
1327k€ 3004k€ 5405k€
3 004 799 € Range: 1 327 580€ - 5 405 366€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
920 645 € × 1.6x
Estimation 1 485 209 €
552 673€ - 2 211 309€
Revenue Multiple 30%
42 474 832 € × 0.16x
Estimation 6 813 076 €
3 111 632€ - 12 021 713€
Net Income Multiple 20%
418 336 € × 2.6x
Estimation 1 091 359 €
588 774€ - 3 465 989€

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 PARC AUTOMOBILE

What is the revenue of CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE ?

The revenue of CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE in 2024 is 42.5 M€.

Is CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE profitable?

Yes, CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE generated a net profit of 418 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE ?

The headquarters of CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE is located in VARENNES-VAUZELLES (58640), in the department Nievre.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE ?

The tax return of CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE 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 PARC AUTOMOBILE operate?

CENTRAL PARC AUTOMOBILE 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.