GARAGE AUTO LUX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GARAGE AUTO LUX is a French company founded 71 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in VILLEBON-SUR-YVETTE (91140), this company of category ETI shows in 2022 a revenue of 38.6 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - GARAGE AUTO LUX (SIREN 552029696)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 38 608 819 € 43 931 932 € 38 067 611 € 38 283 628 € 35 517 142 € 34 086 002 € 36 683 106 €
Net income 1 419 583 € 984 924 € 353 840 € 317 702 € 408 121 € 333 045 € 480 645 €
EBITDA 1 364 182 € 1 351 785 € 612 701 € 893 707 € 1 143 793 € 987 023 € 1 150 130 €
Net margin 3.7% 2.2% 0.9% 0.8% 1.1% 1.0% 1.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, GARAGE AUTO LUX achieves revenue of 38.6 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +0.9%). Significant drop of -12% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (31.7 M€), gross margin stands at 6.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 18%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.4 M€, representing 3.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.4 M€, i.e. 3.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

38 608 819 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

6 913 743 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

1 364 182 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 922 420 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 419 583 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 21%. 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 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

21.482%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

35.807%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

2.966%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

1.008

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

19.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
21.48 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 5.68
Med: 52.88
Q3: 150.85
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of GARAGE AUTO LUX (21.48) 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
35.81% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 13.85%
Med: 30.82%
Q3: 53.79%
Good

In 2022, the financial autonomy of GARAGE AUTO LUX (35.8%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
1.01 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.78 years
Q3: 4.48 years
Average -21 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of GARAGE AUTO LUX (1.01) 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 165.45. 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 1.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

165.447

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.976

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
165.45 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 136.36
Med: 203.64
Q3: 374.5
Average

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of GARAGE AUTO LUX (165.45) 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
0.98x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 7.72x
Average -27 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of GARAGE AUTO LUX (1.0x) 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: 15 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 74 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 59 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 70 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 93 days of revenue, i.e. 10.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2022, WCR increased by +22%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

9 993 507 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

15 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

74 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

70 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

93 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GARAGE AUTO LUX

Positioning of GARAGE AUTO LUX 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 2022, the value of GARAGE AUTO LUX is estimated at 3 489 780 € (range 1 727 651€ - 10 023 501€). With an EBITDA of 1 364 182€, the sector multiple of 1.2x is applied. 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 value 2022
148 transactions
1727k€ 3489k€ 10023k€
3 489 780 € Range: 1 727 651€ - 10 023 501€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 364 182 € × 1.2x
Estimation 1 614 520 €
720 281€ - 4 978 585€
Revenue Multiple 30%
38 608 819 € × 0.16x
Estimation 6 081 965 €
3 649 545€ - 18 424 911€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 419 583 € × 3.0x
Estimation 4 289 654 €
1 363 238€ - 10 033 679€

Valuation evolution

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about GARAGE AUTO LUX

What is the revenue of GARAGE AUTO LUX ?

The revenue of GARAGE AUTO LUX in 2022 is 38.6 M€.

Is GARAGE AUTO LUX profitable?

Yes, GARAGE AUTO LUX generated a net profit of 1.4 M€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of GARAGE AUTO LUX ?

The headquarters of GARAGE AUTO LUX is located in VILLEBON-SUR-YVETTE (91140), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of GARAGE AUTO LUX ?

The tax return of GARAGE AUTO LUX 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 GARAGE AUTO LUX operate?

GARAGE AUTO LUX 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.