DESIGN AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DESIGN AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in COLMAR (68000), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 715 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 - DESIGN AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 488350539)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C 714 755 € N/C N/C 656 219 € 515 549 €
Net income 43 596 € 56 272 € 54 633 € 14 923 € 68 899 € 29 593 €
EBITDA N/C 63 280 € N/C N/C 93 438 € 47 218 €
Net margin N/C 7.9% N/C N/C 10.5% 5.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, DESIGN AUTOMOBILES generates positive net income of 44 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2016-2021: 30 k€ -> 44 k€.

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

43 596 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 49%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 55%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

48.999%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

55.431%

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

23.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
49.0 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 5.61
Med: 38.41
Q3: 119.59
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of DESIGN AUTOMOBILES (49.00) 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
55.43% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 18.35%
Med: 39.8%
Q3: 59.58%
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of DESIGN AUTOMOBILES (55.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
4.43 years 2020
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 3.32 years
Average

In 2020, the repayment capacity of DESIGN AUTOMOBILES (4.43) 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 380.01. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

380.011

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
380.01 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 137.92
Med: 211.91
Q3: 312.76
Excellent +7 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of DESIGN AUTOMOBILES (380.01) 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
3.25x 2020
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.22x
Q3: 3.12x
Excellent

In 2020, the interest coverage of DESIGN AUTOMOBILES (3.2x) 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.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

0 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

0 j

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

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 135 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of DESIGN AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 211 444 € (range 96 052€ - 408 890€). 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 2021
135 transactions
96k€ 211k€ 408k€
211 444 € Range: 96 052€ - 408 890€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
43 596 € × 4.9x = 211 444 €
Range: 96 053€ - 408 890€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 135 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 DESIGN AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of DESIGN AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of DESIGN AUTOMOBILES in 2020 is 715 k€.

Is DESIGN AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, DESIGN AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 44 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of DESIGN AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of DESIGN AUTOMOBILES is located in COLMAR (68000), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of DESIGN AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of DESIGN 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 DESIGN AUTOMOBILES operate?

DESIGN AUTOMOBILES operates in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.