FLASH CAR'S : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FLASH CAR'S is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in LIVRY-GARGAN (93190), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 447 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Financial history - FLASH CAR'S (SIREN 453383184)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 447 325 € 519 455 € 432 830 € 377 240 € 340 884 € 350 637 €
Net income -71 768 € 10 430 € 11 105 € 7 754 € 4 637 € 13 564 €
EBITDA -39 584 € 37 233 € 24 311 € -5 081 € 6 013 € 30 870 €
Net margin -16.0% 2.0% 2.6% 2.1% 1.4% 3.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FLASH CAR'S achieves revenue of 447 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +5.0%). Significant drop of -14% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (103 k€), gross margin stands at 344 k€, i.e. a rate of 77%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -40 k€, representing -8.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-14%), EBITDA varies by -206%, reducing margin by 16.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -72 k€ (-16.0% 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

447 325 €

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

343 832 €

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

-39 584 €

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

-73 681 €

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

-71 768 €

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

-8.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 70%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

70.21%

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

23.879%

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

-8.55%

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

-2.379

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

44.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
FLASH CAR'S

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
70.21 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.48
Med: 23.98
Q3: 69.21
Average +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of FLASH CAR'S (70.21) 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
23.88% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.56%
Med: 45.64%
Q3: 63.33%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FLASH CAR'S (23.9%) 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
-2.38 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.48 years
Q3: 2.07 years
Excellent -43 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FLASH CAR'S (-2.38) 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 21.03. 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

21.033

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
21.03 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 143.26
Med: 217.16
Q3: 327.62
Watch -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FLASH CAR'S (21.03) 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
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.67x
Q3: 4.75x
Average -30 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of FLASH CAR'S (0.0x) 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: 11 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 190 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 179 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 21 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-146 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-862%), freeing up cash.

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

-181 457 €

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

11 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

190 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

21 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

-146 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FLASH CAR'S

Positioning of FLASH CAR'S 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 FLASH CAR'S is estimated at 155 288 € (range 102 927€ - 291 450€). 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
102k€ 155k€ 291k€
155 288 € Range: 102 927€ - 291 450€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
447 325 € × 0.35x = 155 288 €
Range: 102 927€ - 291 450€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

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 FLASH CAR'S

What is the revenue of FLASH CAR'S ?

The revenue of FLASH CAR'S in 2024 is 447 k€.

Is FLASH CAR'S profitable?

FLASH CAR'S recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FLASH CAR'S ?

The headquarters of FLASH CAR'S is located in LIVRY-GARGAN (93190), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of FLASH CAR'S ?

The tax return of FLASH CAR'S 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 CAR'S operate?

FLASH CAR'S 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.