ESSAUTO DIFFUSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ESSAUTO DIFFUSION is a French company founded 37 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in MORSANG-SUR-ORGE (91390), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 14.3 M€. 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 - ESSAUTO DIFFUSION (SIREN 349678698)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2019 2015
Revenue 14 253 921 € 17 464 637 € 14 992 505 € 30 933 517 € 14 625 132 € 17 004 840 €
Net income -299 872 € 41 015 € -15 361 € 308 255 € -764 093 € 23 585 €
EBITDA -217 656 € 217 897 € 95 914 € 575 387 € -405 131 € 107 532 €
Net margin -2.1% 0.2% -0.1% 1.0% -5.2% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ESSAUTO DIFFUSION achieves revenue of 14.3 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.9%). Significant drop of -18% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (10.9 M€), gross margin stands at 3.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 24%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -218 k€, representing -1.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-18%), EBITDA varies by -200%, reducing margin by 2.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -300 k€ (-2.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

14 253 921 €

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

3 357 887 €

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

-217 656 €

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

-278 270 €

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

-299 872 €

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

-1.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 318%. 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 8%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

318.478%

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

8.303%

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

-1.866%

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

-2.965

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

15.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
ESSAUTO DIFFUSION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
318.48 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.08
Med: 38.33
Q3: 127.96
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of ESSAUTO DIFFUSION (318.48) 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
8.3% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.78%
Med: 27.25%
Q3: 53.06%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ESSAUTO DIFFUSION (8.3%) 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
-2.96 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ESSAUTO DIFFUSION (-2.96) 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 124.44. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

124.437

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

-24.274

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
124.44 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.93
Med: 200.61
Q3: 386.05
Watch -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ESSAUTO DIFFUSION (124.44) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-24.27x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.1x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ESSAUTO DIFFUSION (-24.3x) 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: 17 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 89 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 72 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 82 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 105 days of revenue, i.e. 4.2 M€ to permanently finance.

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

4 167 704 €

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

17 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

89 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

82 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

105 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ESSAUTO DIFFUSION

Positioning of ESSAUTO DIFFUSION 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 ESSAUTO DIFFUSION is estimated at 2 286 366 € (range 1 044 217€ - 4 034 307€). 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
1044k€ 2286k€ 4034k€
2 286 366 € Range: 1 044 217€ - 4 034 307€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
14 253 921 € × 0.16x = 2 286 367 €
Range: 1 044 217€ - 4 034 308€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

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 ESSAUTO DIFFUSION

What is the revenue of ESSAUTO DIFFUSION ?

The revenue of ESSAUTO DIFFUSION in 2024 is 14.3 M€.

Is ESSAUTO DIFFUSION profitable?

ESSAUTO DIFFUSION recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ESSAUTO DIFFUSION ?

The headquarters of ESSAUTO DIFFUSION is located in MORSANG-SUR-ORGE (91390), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of ESSAUTO DIFFUSION ?

The tax return of ESSAUTO DIFFUSION 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 ESSAUTO DIFFUSION operate?

ESSAUTO DIFFUSION 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.