FORUM AUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FORUM AUTO is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in PARIS (75011), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 2.5 M€. 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 - FORUM AUTO (SIREN 480780550)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C 2 481 653 € 2 336 357 € 2 712 453 € 2 666 475 €
Net income -14 559 € 972 € -554 € 1 619 € 883 €
EBITDA N/C 14 970 € 43 151 € 54 733 € 60 563 €
Net margin N/C 0.0% -0.0% 0.1% 0.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, FORUM AUTO records a net loss of 15 k€. This deficit will reduce equity on the balance sheet.

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-14 559 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 46%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

46.104%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

22.358%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
46.1 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 8.99
Med: 66.75
Q3: 191.34
Good +16 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of FORUM AUTO (46.10) 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
22.36% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 13.09%
Med: 28.88%
Q3: 52.76%
Average

In 2020, the financial autonomy of FORUM AUTO (22.4%) 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
16.65 years 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.52 years
Q3: 4.07 years
Average +50 pts over 2 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of FORUM AUTO (16.65) 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 148.43. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

148.434

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
148.43 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 139.3
Med: 207.41
Q3: 372.02
Average

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of FORUM AUTO (148.43) 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
0.0x 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.02x
Q3: 9.08x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of FORUM AUTO (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: 214 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 214 days of the operating cycle (retail model).

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

0 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

214 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FORUM AUTO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

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Frequently asked questions about FORUM AUTO

What is the revenue of FORUM AUTO ?

The revenue of FORUM AUTO in 2019 is 2.5 M€.

Is FORUM AUTO profitable?

FORUM AUTO recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of FORUM AUTO ?

The headquarters of FORUM AUTO is located in PARIS (75011), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of FORUM AUTO ?

The tax return of FORUM 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 FORUM AUTO operate?

FORUM AUTO 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.