EUROPE AUTO CENTER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EUROPE AUTO CENTER is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in FRESNES (94260), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.8 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 - EUROPE AUTO CENTER (SIREN 385070636)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Revenue 4 760 097 € 3 910 036 € 2 946 946 € 2 759 726 € 4 194 913 € 3 416 133 € 2 674 507 € 2 332 209 € 2 431 161 € 3 402 869 € 2 400 307 € 1 699 856 €
Net income 46 109 € 29 550 € 28 053 € 12 183 € 29 592 € 26 146 € 26 122 € 13 035 € 26 238 € 37 886 € 27 931 € -72 688 €
EBITDA 74 884 € 52 825 € 67 068 € 36 400 € 51 072 € 67 650 € 47 937 € 32 587 € 69 802 € 57 721 € 27 340 € 11 253 €
Net margin 1.0% 0.8% 1.0% 0.4% 0.7% 0.8% 1.0% 0.6% 1.1% 1.1% 1.2% -4.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, EUROPE AUTO CENTER achieves revenue of 4.8 M€. Over the period 2013-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.8%. Vs 2023, growth of +22% (3.9 M€ -> 4.8 M€). After deducting consumption (4.0 M€), gross margin stands at 752 k€, i.e. a rate of 16%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 75 k€, representing 1.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 46 k€, i.e. 1.0% 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

4 760 097 €

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

752 295 €

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

74 884 €

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

73 447 €

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

46 109 €

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

1.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 39%. 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 1.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.0% 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

39.165%

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

29.202%

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

0.999%

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

1.59

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

1.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
39.16 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.09
Med: 38.32
Q3: 128.11
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of EUROPE AUTO CENTER (39.16) 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
29.2% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.26%
Q3: 53.13%
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of EUROPE AUTO CENTER (29.2%) 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
1.59 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of EUROPE AUTO CENTER (1.59) 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 156.43. 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 22.6x. 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

156.428

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

22.579

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
156.43 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.95
Med: 200.57
Q3: 385.86
Average -41 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of EUROPE AUTO CENTER (156.43) 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
22.58x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.07x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of EUROPE AUTO CENTER (22.6x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 3 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 24 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 21 days. Inventory turnover is 64 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 49 days of revenue, i.e. 643 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2013-2024, WCR increased by +50%, 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

642 708 €

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

3 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

24 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

49 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of EUROPE AUTO CENTER 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 EUROPE AUTO CENTER is estimated at 313 520 € (range 140 070€ - 570 513€). With an EBITDA of 74 884€, 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
140k€ 313k€ 570k€
313 520 € Range: 140 070€ - 570 513€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
74 884 € × 1.6x
Estimation 120 805 €
44 954€ - 179 865€
Revenue Multiple 30%
4 760 097 € × 0.16x
Estimation 763 532 €
348 716€ - 1 347 257€
Net Income Multiple 20%
46 109 € × 2.6x
Estimation 120 290 €
64 895€ - 382 021€

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 EUROPE AUTO CENTER

What is the revenue of EUROPE AUTO CENTER ?

The revenue of EUROPE AUTO CENTER in 2024 is 4.8 M€.

Is EUROPE AUTO CENTER profitable?

Yes, EUROPE AUTO CENTER generated a net profit of 46 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of EUROPE AUTO CENTER ?

The headquarters of EUROPE AUTO CENTER is located in FRESNES (94260), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of EUROPE AUTO CENTER ?

The tax return of EUROPE AUTO CENTER 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 EUROPE AUTO CENTER operate?

EUROPE AUTO CENTER 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.