Employees: NN (None)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 1997-04-01 (29 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légersLocation: CHANGE (72560), Sarthe
FORET AVICE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
FORET AVICE is a French company
founded 29 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers.
Based in CHANGE (72560),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 229 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, FORET AVICE achieves revenue of 229 k€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.3%. Vs 2023, growth of +35% (170 k€ -> 229 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 229 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -114 k€, representing -49.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+35%), EBITDA varies by -572%, reducing margin by 64.0 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 4.0 M€, i.e. 1767.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
229 040 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
229 040 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
-114 119 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-114 125 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
4 047 509 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
-49.8%
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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 97%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 2615.6% 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 (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
0.042%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
97.385%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
2615.559%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
181.271
127.473
83.579
51.869
34.976
16.183
7.442
0.108
0.042
Financial autonomy
30.095
43.358
54.143
65.693
73.081
84.156
91.701
99.685
97.385
Repayment capacity
2.236
6.055
4.263
3.058
2.419
0.68
0.63
0.01
0.0
Cash flow / Revenue
549.469%
170.889%
213.822%
222.583%
182.721%
278.585%
188.304%
158.912%
2615.559%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.042024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.09
Med: 38.32
Q3: 128.11
Excellent
In 2024, the debt ratio of FORET AVICE (0.04) 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
97.39%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.26%
Q3: 53.13%
Excellent
In 2024, the financial autonomy of FORET AVICE (97.4%) 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
0.0 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Good
In 2024, the repayment capacity of FORET AVICE (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 3880.48. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
3880.477
Interest coverage (2024)
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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 FORET AVICE
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
166.146
421.465
895.055
1977.789
690.233
642.08
1105.279
11256.59
3880.477
Interest coverage
-32.366
45.324
67.263
52.776
47.134
10.321
17.772
7.46
0.0
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
3880.482024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.95
Med: 200.57
Q3: 385.86
Excellent
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FORET AVICE (3880.48) 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
0.0x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.07x
Average-50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of FORET AVICE (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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 59 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 59 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 2228 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +522%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
1 417 444 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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)
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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
59 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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 (2024)
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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
2228 j
WCR and payment terms evolution FORET AVICE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
-335 900 €
8 240 €
40 283 €
1 354 €
-27 223 €
3 726 €
51 448 €
80 900 €
1 417 444 €
Inventory turnover (days)
17
16
18
18
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0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
0
69
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Supplier payment term (days)
36
72
208
49
12
57
63
84
59
Positioning of FORET AVICE 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 FORET AVICE is estimated at
4 245 717 €
(range 2 288 684€ - 13 452 631€).
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 value2024
148 transactions
2288k€4245k€13452k€
4 245 717 €Range: 2 288 684€ - 13 452 631€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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Revenue Multiple30%
229 040 €×0.16x
Estimation36 739 €
16 779€ - 64 826€
Net Income Multiple20%
4 047 509 €×2.6x
Estimation10 559 185 €
5 696 542€ - 33 534 340€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
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...).
Similar companies (Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)
Compare FORET AVICE with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, FORET AVICE generated a net profit of 4.0 M€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of FORET AVICE ?
The headquarters of FORET AVICE is located in CHANGE (72560), in the department Sarthe.
Where to find the tax return of FORET AVICE ?
The tax return of FORET AVICE 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 FORET AVICE operate?
FORET AVICE 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.
Item evolution
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