COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles. Based in CUTTOLI-CORTICCHIATO (20167), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 5.3 M€. 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 - COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE (SIREN 527587984)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 5 297 353 € 8 841 839 € 3 883 362 € 2 712 905 € 3 110 845 € 2 071 616 €
Net income -351 657 € 288 166 € 124 661 € 139 857 € 154 324 € 117 213 €
EBITDA -334 904 € 425 975 € 196 163 € 211 343 € 218 682 € 171 319 €
Net margin -6.6% 3.3% 3.2% 5.2% 5.0% 5.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE achieves revenue of 5.3 M€. Over the period 2017-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +20.7%. Significant drop of -40% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (4.8 M€), gross margin stands at 490 k€, i.e. a rate of 9%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -335 k€, representing -6.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-40%), EBITDA varies by -179%, reducing margin by 11.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -352 k€ (-6.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

5 297 353 €

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

489 804 €

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

-334 904 €

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

-369 230 €

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

-351 657 €

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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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 89%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 37%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

88.539%

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

37.035%

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

-5.039%

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

-0.946

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

68.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
88.54 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.31
Med: 17.45
Q3: 70.17
Average

In 2022, the debt ratio of COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUI... (88.54) 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
37.03% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 17.99%
Med: 37.58%
Q3: 58.26%
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUI... (37.0%) 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
-0.95 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.38 years
Q3: 2.58 years
Excellent -40 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUI... (-0.95) 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 239.09. 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

239.094

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

-0.686

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
239.09 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 144.87
Med: 205.79
Q3: 300.38
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUI... (239.09) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
-0.69x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.98x
Q3: 4.78x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUI... (-0.7x) 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: 13 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 10 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 13 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 31 days of revenue, i.e. 454 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2022, WCR increased by +2629%, 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

454 195 €

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

13 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

10 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

13 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

31 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE

Positioning of COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles

Valuation estimate

Based on 213 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE is estimated at 756 899 € (range 477 056€ - 1 769 869€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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
213 transactions
477k€ 756k€ 1769k€
756 899 € Range: 477 056€ - 1 769 869€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
5 297 353 € × 0.14x = 756 900 €
Range: 477 057€ - 1 769 869€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 213 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 gros d'équipements automobiles)

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Frequently asked questions about COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE

What is the revenue of COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE ?

The revenue of COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE in 2022 is 5.3 M€.

Is COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE profitable?

COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE recorded a net loss in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE ?

The headquarters of COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE is located in CUTTOLI-CORTICCHIATO (20167).

Where to find the tax return of COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE ?

The tax return of COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'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 COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE operate?

COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'EQUIPEMENTS POUR L'AUTOMOBILE operates in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles (NAF code 45.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.