CQC AUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CQC AUTO is a French company founded 6 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in PONCINS (42110), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 940 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - CQC AUTO (SIREN 881637359)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022
Revenue 940 419 € 963 639 € 827 132 € N/C
Net income 65 296 € 105 150 € 145 388 € 0 €
EBITDA 124 733 € 157 289 € 212 471 € N/C
Net margin 6.9% 10.9% 17.6% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, CQC AUTO achieves revenue of 940 k€. Over the period 2023-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.6%. Slight decline of -2% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (357 k€), gross margin stands at 583 k€, i.e. a rate of 62%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 125 k€, representing 13.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-2%), EBITDA varies by -21%, reducing margin by 3.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 65 k€, i.e. 6.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

940 419 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

583 274 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

124 733 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

87 256 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

65 296 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

13.3%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 58%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

58.402%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

29.455%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

10.623%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

1.168

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

33.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
CQC AUTO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
58.4 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 4.82
Med: 28.34
Q3: 97.59
Average

In 2025, the debt ratio of CQC AUTO (58.40) 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
29.45% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 21.4%
Med: 46.13%
Q3: 67.72%
Average -24 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of CQC AUTO (29.4%) 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
1.17 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.77 years
Q3: 4.23 years
Average

In 2025, the repayment capacity of CQC AUTO (1.17) 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 305.80. 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 1.1x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

305.804

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

1.116

Liquidity indicators evolution
CQC AUTO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
305.8 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 178.81
Med: 298.19
Q3: 555.86
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of CQC AUTO (305.80) 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
1.12x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.08x
Q3: 16.38x
Average

In 2025, the interest coverage of CQC AUTO (1.1x) 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: 18 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 26 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 8 days. Inventory turnover is 11 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 6 days of revenue, i.e. 16 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

15 573 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

18 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

26 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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

11 j

WCR in days of revenue (2025) ?
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

6 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CQC AUTO

Positioning of CQC AUTO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 113 transactions of similar company sales in 2025, the value of CQC AUTO is estimated at 159 623 € (range 68 514€ - 343 811€). With an EBITDA of 124 733€, the sector multiple of 0.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x (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 2025
113 transactions
68k€ 159k€ 343k€
159 623 € Range: 68 514€ - 343 811€
NAF 5 année 2025

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
124 733 € × 0.7x
Estimation 90 163 €
37 059€ - 330 175€
Revenue Multiple 30%
940 419 € × 0.21x
Estimation 196 133 €
107 384€ - 291 116€
Net Income Multiple 20%
65 296 € × 4.3x
Estimation 278 509 €
88 848€ - 456 949€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 113 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 CQC AUTO

What is the revenue of CQC AUTO ?

The revenue of CQC AUTO in 2025 is 940 k€.

Is CQC AUTO profitable?

Yes, CQC AUTO generated a net profit of 65 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of CQC AUTO ?

The headquarters of CQC AUTO is located in PONCINS (42110), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of CQC AUTO ?

The tax return of CQC AUTO 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 CQC AUTO operate?

CQC AUTO 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.