GLOBAL AUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GLOBAL AUTO is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in PFASTATT (68120), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 998 k€. 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 - GLOBAL AUTO (SIREN 532270477)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2017
Revenue 997 773 € 845 899 € 811 812 € 471 016 €
Net income 25 510 € -9 367 € 562 € 13 748 €
EBITDA 42 697 € -2 662 € 21 652 € 29 106 €
Net margin 2.6% -1.1% 0.1% 2.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, GLOBAL AUTO achieves revenue of 998 k€. Over the period 2017-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +20.6%. Vs 2020, growth of +18% (846 k€ -> 998 k€). After deducting consumption (588 k€), gross margin stands at 409 k€, i.e. a rate of 41%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 43 k€, representing 4.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 26 k€, i.e. 2.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

997 773 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

409 494 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

42 697 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

29 929 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

25 510 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.3%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 128%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 3.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

127.985%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

30.13%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

3.437%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

4.383

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

40.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
GLOBAL AUTO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
127.98 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 5.61
Med: 38.41
Q3: 119.59
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of GLOBAL AUTO (127.98) 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
30.13% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 18.35%
Med: 39.8%
Q3: 59.58%
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of GLOBAL AUTO (30.1%) 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
4.38 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.65 years
Q3: 3.27 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of GLOBAL AUTO (4.38) 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 241.07. 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 7.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

241.071

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

7.305

Liquidity indicators evolution
GLOBAL AUTO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
241.07 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 137.92
Med: 211.91
Q3: 312.76
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of GLOBAL AUTO (241.07) 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
7.3x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.37x
Q3: 3.11x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of GLOBAL AUTO (7.3x) 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: 19 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 23 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 4 days. Inventory turnover is 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 18 days of revenue, i.e. 50 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2021, WCR increased by +31%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

49 759 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

19 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

23 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

7 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

18 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GLOBAL AUTO

Positioning of GLOBAL AUTO in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 135 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of GLOBAL AUTO is estimated at 227 130 € (range 101 311€ - 436 250€). With an EBITDA of 42 697€, the sector multiple of 3.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.40x (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 2021
135 transactions
101k€ 227k€ 436k€
227 130 € Range: 101 311€ - 436 250€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
42 697 € × 3.8x
Estimation 162 671 €
59 821€ - 294 469€
Revenue Multiple 30%
997 773 € × 0.40x
Estimation 403 499 €
200 533€ - 803 880€
Net Income Multiple 20%
25 510 € × 4.9x
Estimation 123 726 €
56 205€ - 239 260€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 135 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 GLOBAL AUTO

What is the revenue of GLOBAL AUTO ?

The revenue of GLOBAL AUTO in 2021 is 998 k€.

Is GLOBAL AUTO profitable?

Yes, GLOBAL AUTO generated a net profit of 26 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of GLOBAL AUTO ?

The headquarters of GLOBAL AUTO is located in PFASTATT (68120), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of GLOBAL AUTO ?

The tax return of GLOBAL 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 GLOBAL AUTO operate?

GLOBAL AUTO 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.