GADEST : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GADEST is a French company founded 71 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles. Based in CHENOVE (21300), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 106.4 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 - GADEST (SIREN 015550882)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 106 392 755 € 97 561 733 € 88 996 325 € 78 277 570 € 67 351 376 € 70 011 592 € 67 975 546 € 66 523 706 € 71 042 566 €
Net income 5 690 030 € 4 237 191 € 4 915 632 € 3 659 170 € 2 098 294 € 1 626 406 € 448 090 € 916 409 € 3 126 838 €
EBITDA 10 402 108 € 8 605 683 € 6 685 743 € 4 979 373 € 3 569 199 € 2 919 880 € 2 194 283 € 2 055 254 € 1 773 577 €
Net margin 5.3% 4.3% 5.5% 4.7% 3.1% 2.3% 0.7% 1.4% 4.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GADEST achieves revenue of 106.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.2%. Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (63.7 M€), gross margin stands at 42.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 40%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 10.4 M€, representing 9.8% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5.7 M€, i.e. 5.3% 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

106 392 755 €

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

42 674 270 €

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

10 402 108 €

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

8 672 152 €

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

5 690 030 €

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

9.8%

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Liabilities

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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 62%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 6.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

62.498%

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

6.574%

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

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

20.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
GADEST

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.26
Med: 13.62
Q3: 52.91
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of GADEST (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
62.5% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.3%
Med: 41.67%
Q3: 60.11%
Excellent +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GADEST (62.5%) 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: 0.2 years
Q3: 1.87 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GADEST (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 188.12. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 4.2x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

188.116

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

4.152

Liquidity indicators evolution
GADEST

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
188.12 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 145.43
Med: 206.86
Q3: 309.41
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GADEST (188.12) 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
4.15x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 10.11x
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of GADEST (4.2x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 23 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 60 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 37 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 40 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 125 days of revenue, i.e. 37.0 M€ to permanently finance.

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

36 991 697 €

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

23 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

60 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

40 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

125 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GADEST

Positioning of GADEST in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (29 transactions). This range of 9 913 369€ to 35 396 406€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
9913k€ 23155k€ 35396k€
23 155 882 € Range: 9 913 369€ - 35 396 406€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 29 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 GADEST

What is the revenue of GADEST ?

The revenue of GADEST in 2024 is 106.4 M€.

Is GADEST profitable?

Yes, GADEST generated a net profit of 5.7 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GADEST ?

The headquarters of GADEST is located in CHENOVE (21300), in the department Cote-d'Or.

Where to find the tax return of GADEST ?

The tax return of GADEST 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 GADEST operate?

GADEST 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.