FLASH AUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FLASH AUTO is a French company founded 26 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles. Based in ORCIER (74550), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of -883€. 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 - FLASH AUTO (SIREN 429211592)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue -883 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 2 075 414 €
Net income -243 054 € 350 493 € 121 237 € -89 831 € 5 512 € 5 610 € 48 820 € 39 368 €
EBITDA -224 721 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 25 550 €
Net margin 27525.9% N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 1.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, FLASH AUTO records a net loss of 243 k€. This deficit will reduce equity on the balance sheet.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

-883 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

-1 617 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-224 721 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-246 197 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-243 054 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

25449.7%

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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 88%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 28233.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

7.073%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

88.422%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

28233.296%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-0.193

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.07 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.46
Med: 15.69
Q3: 60.48
Good -26 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of FLASH AUTO (7.07) 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
88.42% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 19.69%
Med: 39.31%
Q3: 59.2%
Excellent +21 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of FLASH AUTO (88.4%) 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
-0.19 years 2023
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.27 years
Q3: 2.55 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of FLASH AUTO (-0.19) 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 1870.85. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

1870.85

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-1.381

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1870.85 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 142.26
Med: 203.32
Q3: 311.16
Excellent +41 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of FLASH AUTO (1870.85) 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
-1.38x 2023
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.24x
Q3: 8.77x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of FLASH AUTO (-1.4x) 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: -46901 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 97 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 46998 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-278813 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +41%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

683 867 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

-46901 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

97 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

-278813 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FLASH AUTO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles

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Frequently asked questions about FLASH AUTO

What is the revenue of FLASH AUTO ?

The revenue of FLASH AUTO in 2023 is -883€.

Is FLASH AUTO profitable?

FLASH AUTO recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of FLASH AUTO ?

The headquarters of FLASH AUTO is located in ORCIER (74550), in the department Haute-Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of FLASH AUTO ?

The tax return of FLASH AUTO 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 FLASH AUTO operate?

FLASH AUTO operates in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles (NAF code 45.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.