CLS AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CLS AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 365 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - CLS AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 800968596)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 364 567 € 497 062 € 510 017 € 500 298 € 484 465 € 573 407 € 416 880 € 389 658 € 448 580 € 479 424 €
Net income 13 090 € 14 279 € 15 000 € 30 135 € 43 550 € 32 164 € 6 285 € 18 480 € 11 734 € 19 542 €
EBITDA 13 716 € 17 689 € 17 906 € 35 564 € 51 398 € 41 041 € 6 663 € 22 694 € 14 224 € 23 063 €
Net margin 3.6% 2.9% 2.9% 6.0% 9.0% 5.6% 1.5% 4.7% 2.6% 4.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CLS AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 365 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.0%). Significant drop of -27% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (304 k€), gross margin stands at 60 k€, i.e. a rate of 17%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 14 k€, representing 3.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 13 k€, i.e. 3.6% 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

364 567 €

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

60 329 €

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

13 716 €

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

13 717 €

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

13 090 €

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

3.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 0%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 3.6% 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

0.0%

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

0.0%

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

3.591%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.08
Med: 38.33
Q3: 127.96
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of CLS AUTOMOBILES (0.00) 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
0.0% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.78%
Med: 27.25%
Q3: 53.06%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CLS AUTOMOBILES (0.0%) 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 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Good +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CLS AUTOMOBILES (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

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

-1.341

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
617.6 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 135.04
Med: 203.84
Q3: 381.78
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CLS AUTOMOBILES (617.60) 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
-1.34x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.1x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of CLS AUTOMOBILES (-1.3x) 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. Inventory turnover is 50 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 43 days of revenue, i.e. 43 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +48%, 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

43 132 €

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

0 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

50 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

43 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CLS AUTOMOBILES 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 CLS AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 35 436 € (range 15 813€ - 69 118€). With an EBITDA of 13 716€, 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
15k€ 35k€ 69k€
35 436 € Range: 15 813€ - 69 118€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
13 716 € × 1.6x
Estimation 22 127 €
8 234€ - 32 945€
Revenue Multiple 30%
364 567 € × 0.16x
Estimation 58 478 €
26 708€ - 103 184€
Net Income Multiple 20%
13 090 € × 2.6x
Estimation 34 149 €
18 423€ - 108 453€

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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)

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Frequently asked questions about CLS AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of CLS AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of CLS AUTOMOBILES in 2024 is 365 k€.

Is CLS AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, CLS AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 13 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CLS AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of CLS AUTOMOBILES is located in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of CLS AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of CLS 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 CLS AUTOMOBILES operate?

CLS 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.