GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in PANTIN (93500), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 590 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO (SIREN 415243666)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 589 899 € 725 241 € 699 100 € 698 045 € 653 364 €
Net income -64 017 € 17 182 € 34 591 € -51 650 € -66 203 €
EBITDA -12 429 € 19 881 € 39 184 € -49 242 € -55 044 €
Net margin -10.9% 2.4% 4.9% -7.4% -10.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO achieves revenue of 590 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.5%). Significant drop of -19% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (295 k€), gross margin stands at 295 k€, i.e. a rate of 50%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -12 k€, representing -2.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-19%), EBITDA varies by -163%, reducing margin by 4.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -64 k€ (-10.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

589 899 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

294 951 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

-12 429 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-62 383 €

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

-64 017 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-2.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 322%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 16%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

322.099%

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

15.738%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

-10.797%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

-2.779

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

6.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
322.1 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 6.24
Med: 41.16
Q3: 127.19
Average +32 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO (322.10) 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
15.74% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 17.5%
Med: 39.23%
Q3: 59.04%
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO (15.7%) 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
-2.78 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 3.32 years
Excellent -26 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO (-2.78) 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 284.69. 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

284.691

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

-12.64

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
284.69 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 139.56
Med: 214.86
Q3: 320.34
Good +15 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO (284.69) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
-12.64x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.22x
Q3: 3.12x
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In 2020, the interest coverage of GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO (-12.6x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 55 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 30 days. The company must finance 25 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 22 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 56 days of revenue, i.e. 92 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-41%), freeing up cash.

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

92 396 €

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

55 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

30 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

22 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

56 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO

Positioning of GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO is estimated at 151 116 € (range 80 237€ - 224 534€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.26x (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 2020
104 transactions
80k€ 151k€ 224k€
151 116 € Range: 80 237€ - 224 534€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
589 899 € × 0.26x = 151 117 €
Range: 80 238€ - 224 535€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 PALESTRO

What is the revenue of GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO ?

The revenue of GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO in 2020 is 590 k€.

Is GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO profitable?

GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO ?

The headquarters of GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO is located in PANTIN (93500), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO ?

The tax return of GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO 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 PALESTRO operate?

GARAGE AUTO PALESTRO 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.