Employees: 21 (2023.0)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: ETICreation date: 2003-04-07 (23 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légersLocation: MONDEVILLE (14120), Calvados
GCA CAEN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
GCA CAEN is a French company
founded 23 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers.
Based in MONDEVILLE (14120),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 78.1 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, GCA CAEN achieves revenue of 78.1 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.5%. Vs 2023, growth of +18% (66.2 M€ -> 78.1 M€). After deducting consumption (67.2 M€), gross margin stands at 10.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 14%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.8 M€, representing 2.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 718 k€, i.e. 0.9% 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
78 146 976 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
10 942 561 €
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
1 756 096 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
1 471 361 €
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
718 095 €
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
2.2%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 100%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 1.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
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
100.077%
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
21.119%
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
1.248%
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
4.535
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
2023
2024
Debt ratio
30.138
34.711
28.816
68.702
44.138
32.603
90.564
100.077
Financial autonomy
22.494
24.871
24.449
19.443
18.319
27.597
18.673
21.119
Repayment capacity
1.084
1.018
0.978
3.004
1.105
0.96
3.118
4.535
Cash flow / Revenue
2.015%
1.997%
1.821%
1.293%
2.046%
2.205%
1.915%
1.248%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
100.082024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 4.09
Med: 38.32
Q3: 128.11
Average+30 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of GCA CAEN (100.08) 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
21.12%2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.26%
Q3: 53.13%
Average
In 2024, the financial autonomy of GCA CAEN (21.1%) 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
4.54 years2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Average+23 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of GCA CAEN (4.54) 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 186.49. 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 27.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
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
186.49
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
27.077
Liquidity indicators evolution GCA CAEN
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
141.944
149.317
148.406
151.382
130.936
161.549
159.066
186.49
Interest coverage
2.417
1.812
1.739
3.21
2.422
1.963
9.584
27.077
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
186.492024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 132.95
Med: 200.57
Q3: 385.86
Average+13 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GCA CAEN (186.49) 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
27.08x2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.07x
Excellent+20 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of GCA CAEN (27.1x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.
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: 12 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 26 days. Inventory turnover is 61 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 70 days of revenue, i.e. 15.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +85%, 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
15 178 487 €
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
12 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
38 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
61 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
70 j
WCR and payment terms evolution GCA CAEN
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Operating WCR
8 221 603 €
8 332 205 €
9 214 961 €
10 984 452 €
14 388 091 €
9 193 605 €
19 039 645 €
15 178 487 €
Inventory turnover (days)
90
67
57
62
80
52
84
61
Customer payment term (days)
3
6
9
16
11
8
17
12
Supplier payment term (days)
66
55
48
55
69
41
62
38
Positioning of GCA CAEN 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 GCA CAEN is estimated at
5 551 659 €
(range 2 446 706€ - 9 934 319€).
With an EBITDA of 1 756 096€, the sector multiple of 1.6x 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 value2024
148 transactions
2446k€5551k€9934k€
5 551 659 €Range: 2 446 706€ - 9 934 319€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
1 756 096 €×1.6x
Estimation2 832 980 €
1 054 203€ - 4 217 990€
Revenue Multiple30%
78 146 976 €×0.16x
Estimation12 534 983 €
5 724 911€ - 22 118 051€
Net Income Multiple20%
718 095 €×2.6x
Estimation1 873 374 €
1 010 661€ - 5 949 546€
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 GCA CAEN with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, GCA CAEN generated a net profit of 718 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of GCA CAEN ?
The headquarters of GCA CAEN is located in MONDEVILLE (14120), in the department Calvados.
Where to find the tax return of GCA CAEN ?
The tax return of GCA CAEN 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 GCA CAEN operate?
GCA CAEN 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.
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