CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in ANGOULEME (16000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 62.6 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Financial history - CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 807466065)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 62 621 236 € 64 678 601 € 52 595 633 € 53 441 612 € 53 754 807 € 55 314 626 € 51 659 681 € 47 526 791 € 42 697 679 €
Net income -138 009 € 263 811 € 0 € 0 € -14 982 € -124 854 € -206 745 € -273 312 € 546 €
EBITDA 824 620 € 1 390 979 € 951 986 € 811 248 € -303 828 € 298 020 € -285 848 € -300 162 € -581 556 €
Net margin -0.2% 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% -0.0% -0.2% -0.4% -0.6% 0.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 62.6 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.9%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (53.8 M€), gross margin stands at 8.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 14%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 825 k€, representing 1.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -138 k€ (-0.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

62 621 236 €

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

8 865 417 €

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

824 620 €

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

570 317 €

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

-138 009 €

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

1.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2531%. 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 2%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 605.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.0% 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

2531.274%

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

1.6%

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

0.027%

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

605.0

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

60.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2531.27 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.13
Med: 38.24
Q3: 128.13
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In 2024, the debt ratio of CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DIST... (2531.27) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
1.6% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.83%
Med: 27.28%
Q3: 53.2%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DIST... (1.6%) 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
605.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.52 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DIST... (605.00) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 154.41. 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 88.9x. 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

154.411

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

88.948

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
154.41 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.28
Med: 200.64
Q3: 386.06
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DIST... (154.41) 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
88.95x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.18x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DIST... (89.0x) 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: 15 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 85 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 70 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 88 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 113 days of revenue, i.e. 19.6 M€ 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

19 643 656 €

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

15 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

85 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

88 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

113 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION 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 CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 4 598 166 € (range 2 029 713€ - 7 884 332€). With an EBITDA of 824 620€, 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
2029k€ 4598k€ 7884k€
4 598 166 € Range: 2 029 713€ - 7 884 332€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
824 620 € × 1.6x
Estimation 1 330 299 €
495 028€ - 1 980 666€
Revenue Multiple 30%
62 621 236 € × 0.16x
Estimation 10 044 613 €
4 587 522€ - 17 723 778€

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 CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION in 2024 is 62.6 M€.

Is CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION profitable?

CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION is located in ANGOULEME (16000), in the department Charente.

Where to find the tax return of CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION 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 CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION operate?

CHARENTE AUTOMOBILES DISTRIBUTION 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.