CGE AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CGE AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 4 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in PERPIGNAN (66100), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 12 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 - CGE AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 903143147)
Indicator 2023 2022
Revenue 12 500 € 10 800 €
Net income 280 € 3 914 €
EBITDA 330 € 4 826 €
Net margin 2.2% 36.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, CGE AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 12 k€. Vs 2022, growth of +16% (11 k€ -> 12 k€). After deducting consumption (1 k€), gross margin stands at 11 k€, i.e. a rate of 89%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 330 €, representing 2.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+16%), EBITDA varies by -93%, reducing margin by 42.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 280 €, i.e. 2.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

12 500 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

11 098 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

330 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

330 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

280 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 184%. 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 65%. 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 27.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 2.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

183.512%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

64.648%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

2.24%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

27.354

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
183.51 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 5.35
Med: 46.58
Q3: 142.41
Average +50 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of CGE AUTOMOBILES (183.51) 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
64.65% 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 10.97%
Med: 26.91%
Q3: 51.24%
Excellent +50 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of CGE AUTOMOBILES (64.7%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
27.35 years 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.51 years
Q3: 4.09 years
Average +50 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of CGE AUTOMOBILES (27.35) 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 5164.83. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

5164.831

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
5164.83 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 135.15
Med: 203.86
Q3: 381.72
Excellent +52 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CGE AUTOMOBILES (5164.83) 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 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.1x
Q3: 18.92x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of CGE AUTOMOBILES (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: 7 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 0 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 24 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 165 days of revenue, i.e. 6 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

5 726 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

7 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

24 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

165 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CGE AUTOMOBILES in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 149 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of CGE AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 809 € (range 349€ - 1 938€). With an EBITDA of 330€, the sector multiple of 1.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x (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 2023
149 transactions
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809 € Range: 349€ - 1 938€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
330 € × 1.3x
Estimation 438 €
110€ - 1 120€
Revenue Multiple 30%
12 500 € × 0.13x
Estimation 1 583 €
885€ - 3 909€
Net Income Multiple 20%
280 € × 2.1x
Estimation 578 €
144€ - 1 029€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 149 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 CGE AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of CGE AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of CGE AUTOMOBILES in 2023 is 12 k€.

Is CGE AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, CGE AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 280€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of CGE AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of CGE AUTOMOBILES is located in PERPIGNAN (66100), in the department Pyrenees-Orientales.

Where to find the tax return of CGE AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of CGE 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 CGE AUTOMOBILES operate?

CGE 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.