EUROPE AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EUROPE AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in GUECELARD (72230), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 716 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 - EUROPE AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 518815048)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 716 352 € 683 815 € 692 040 € 756 867 € 854 940 € 859 784 € 738 027 € 805 184 € 755 654 €
Net income 21 508 € 41 446 € 33 627 € 4 181 € 36 481 € 35 120 € 4 132 € 21 429 € 27 294 €
EBITDA -21 417 € 58 673 € 45 158 € 25 364 € 41 058 € 50 634 € 17 517 € 32 588 € 46 031 €
Net margin 3.0% 6.1% 4.9% 0.6% 4.3% 4.1% 0.6% 2.7% 3.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, EUROPE AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 716 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.7%). Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (420 k€), gross margin stands at 296 k€, i.e. a rate of 41%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -21 k€, representing -3.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+5%), EBITDA varies by -137%, reducing margin by 11.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 22 k€, i.e. 3.0% 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

716 352 €

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

296 172 €

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

-21 417 €

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

-53 126 €

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

21 508 €

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

-3.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 89%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

0.0%

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

89.165%

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

-4.806%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.46
Med: 23.95
Q3: 69.2
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of EUROPE AUTOMOBILES (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
89.17% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.34%
Med: 45.54%
Q3: 63.3%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of EUROPE AUTOMOBILES (89.2%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 2.06 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of EUROPE AUTOMOBILES (0.00) 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 922.89. 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

922.894

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

-0.789

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
922.89 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 142.55
Med: 216.97
Q3: 327.22
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of EUROPE AUTOMOBILES (922.89) 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
-0.79x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.66x
Q3: 4.7x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of EUROPE AUTOMOBILES (-0.8x) 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. Inventory turnover is 29 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 160 days of revenue, i.e. 318 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +134%, 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

317 580 €

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

0 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

0 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

29 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

160 j

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

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 147 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of EUROPE AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 188 177 € (range 112 529€ - 369 080€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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
147 transactions
112k€ 188k€ 369k€
188 177 € Range: 112 529€ - 369 080€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
716 352 € × 0.35x
Estimation 248 681 €
164 829€ - 466 732€
Net Income Multiple 20%
21 508 € × 4.5x
Estimation 97 423 €
34 079€ - 222 604€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 147 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 AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of EUROPE AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of EUROPE AUTOMOBILES in 2024 is 716 k€.

Is EUROPE AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, EUROPE AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 22 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of EUROPE AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of EUROPE AUTOMOBILES is located in GUECELARD (72230), in the department Sarthe.

Where to find the tax return of EUROPE AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of EUROPE 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 EUROPE AUTOMOBILES operate?

EUROPE 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.