ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in NIMES (30900), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 80.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES (SIREN 385279609)
Indicator 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 80 698 461 € N/C N/C 67 573 435 € 79 381 452 € 71 494 004 € 70 656 456 € 64 022 485 €
Net income 50 133 € 14 299 € 25 392 € 73 050 € 326 523 € -69 646 € 107 151 € 41 003 €
EBITDA 693 508 € N/C N/C 368 949 € 636 806 € 303 528 € 452 521 € 346 811 €
Net margin 0.1% N/C N/C 0.1% 0.4% -0.1% 0.2% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES achieves revenue of 80.7 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +2.9%). After deducting consumption (67.5 M€), gross margin stands at 13.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 16%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 694 k€, representing 0.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 50 k€, i.e. 0.1% 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

80 698 461 €

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

13 187 479 €

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

693 508 €

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

481 062 €

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

50 133 €

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

0.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 287%. 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 15%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 19.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.3% 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

286.915%

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

14.821%

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

0.326%

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

19.316

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

19.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
286.92 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 4.07
Med: 38.27
Q3: 128.18
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES (286.92) 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
14.82% 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.27%
Q3: 53.17%
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES (14.8%) 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
19.32 years 2024
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES (19.32) 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 145.15. 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 63.9x. 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

145.153

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

63.85

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
145.15 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 133.15
Med: 200.63
Q3: 386.16
Average -27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES (145.15) 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
63.85x 2024
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.16x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES (63.9x) 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: 18 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 42 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 24 days. Inventory turnover is 64 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 86 days of revenue, i.e. 19.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +62%, 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

19 257 881 €

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

18 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

42 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

64 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

86 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES

Positioning of ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES 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 ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES is estimated at 4 468 824 € (range 1 995 820€ - 7 768 005€). With an EBITDA of 693 508€, 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
1995k€ 4468k€ 7768k€
4 468 824 € Range: 1 995 820€ - 7 768 005€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
693 508 € × 1.6x
Estimation 1 118 785 €
416 320€ - 1 665 746€
Revenue Multiple 30%
80 698 461 € × 0.16x
Estimation 12 944 248 €
5 911 828€ - 22 840 201€
Net Income Multiple 20%
50 133 € × 2.6x
Estimation 130 788 €
70 558€ - 415 361€

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 ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES

What is the revenue of ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES ?

The revenue of ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES in 2024 is 80.7 M€.

Is ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES profitable?

Yes, ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES generated a net profit of 50 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES ?

The headquarters of ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES is located in NIMES (30900), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES ?

The tax return of ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES 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 ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES operate?

ESPACE AUTO DES COSTIERES 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.