ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in CHAMPNIERS (16430), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 14.6 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS (SIREN 344134796)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 14 557 541 € 12 858 218 € 10 552 576 € 10 900 868 € 11 840 634 € 10 258 695 € 8 110 323 €
Net income 310 499 € 282 533 € 199 823 € 150 425 € 274 888 € 178 701 € 73 532 €
EBITDA 428 216 € 413 234 € 261 767 € 253 851 € 400 379 € 285 662 € 122 791 €
Net margin 2.1% 2.2% 1.9% 1.4% 2.3% 1.7% 0.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS achieves revenue of 14.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.2%. Vs 2021, growth of +13% (12.9 M€ -> 14.6 M€). After deducting consumption (12.2 M€), gross margin stands at 2.4 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 428 k€, representing 2.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 310 k€, i.e. 2.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

14 557 541 €

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

2 399 710 €

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

428 216 €

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

421 921 €

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

310 499 €

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

2.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

6.545%

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

38.529%

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

2.168%

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

0.269

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

9.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.54 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 5.68
Med: 52.88
Q3: 150.85
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS (6.54) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
38.53% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 13.85%
Med: 30.82%
Q3: 53.79%
Good

In 2022, the financial autonomy of ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS (38.5%) 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
0.27 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.78 years
Q3: 4.48 years
Good -24 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS (0.27) 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

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 159.83. 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 (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

159.83

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

1.139

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
159.83 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 136.36
Med: 203.64
Q3: 374.5
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS (159.83) 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
1.14x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 7.72x
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS (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: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 42 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 40 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 59 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 58 days of revenue, i.e. 2.3 M€ to permanently finance.

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

2 338 232 €

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

2 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

42 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

59 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

58 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS 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 2022, the value of ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS is estimated at 1 129 015 € (range 585 503€ - 3 304 457€). With an EBITDA of 428 216€, the sector multiple of 1.2x 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 2022
148 transactions
585k€ 1129k€ 3304k€
1 129 015 € Range: 585 503€ - 3 304 457€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
428 216 € × 1.2x
Estimation 506 797 €
226 096€ - 1 562 775€
Revenue Multiple 30%
14 557 541 € × 0.16x
Estimation 2 293 218 €
1 376 069€ - 6 947 154€
Net Income Multiple 20%
310 499 € × 3.0x
Estimation 938 257 €
298 175€ - 2 194 622€

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 AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS

What is the revenue of ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS ?

The revenue of ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS in 2022 is 14.6 M€.

Is ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS profitable?

Yes, ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS generated a net profit of 310 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS ?

The headquarters of ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS is located in CHAMPNIERS (16430), in the department Charente.

Where to find the tax return of ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS ?

The tax return of ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS 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 AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS operate?

ESPACE AUTOMOBILE CHARENTAIS 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.