GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES is a French company
founded 13 years ago,
specialized in the sector Gestion de fonds.
Based in NIMES (30900),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.9 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 789700812)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
1 864 437 €
1 856 171 €
1 380 446 €
1 505 251 €
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
991 629 €
Net income
308 758 €
342 866 €
191 508 €
256 836 €
274 857 €
335 382 €
293 188 €
202 963 €
250 746 €
EBITDA
500 031 €
507 238 €
298 150 €
549 874 €
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
386 416 €
Net margin
16.6%
18.5%
13.9%
17.1%
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
25.3%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 1.9 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.2%. Vs 2023: +0%. After deducting consumption (142 k€), gross margin stands at 1.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 500 k€, representing 26.8% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 309 k€, i.e. 16.6% 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
1 864 437 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
1 722 004 €
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
500 031 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
456 489 €
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
308 758 €
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
26.8%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 57%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 49%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 20.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.
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
57.172%
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
49.195%
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
20.494%
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
1.434
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
Solvency indicators evolution GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
243.689
214.258
178.165
161.046
122.178
97.515
74.499
76.631
57.172
Financial autonomy
25.676
28.975
33.19
33.553
38.676
42.043
46.491
46.331
49.195
Repayment capacity
5.821
None
None
None
None
3.256
2.359
2.748
1.434
Cash flow / Revenue
25.313%
None%
None%
None%
None%
20.697%
15.834%
19.872%
20.494%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
57.172024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.3
Q3: 92.95
Average
In 2024, the debt ratio of GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES (57.17) 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
49.2%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.58%
Med: 48.37%
Q3: 87.3%
Good
In 2024, the financial autonomy of GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES (49.2%) 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
1.43 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 3.02 years
Average-7 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES (1.43) 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 74.42. 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 15.6x. 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
74.419
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
15.616
Liquidity indicators evolution GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
284.013
173.758
240.737
114.803
69.188
46.831
40.223
83.281
74.419
Interest coverage
6.604
None
None
None
None
21.125
8.168
8.451
15.616
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
74.422024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 100.7
Med: 470.56
Q3: 3112.15
Average
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES (74.42) 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
15.62x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -71.27x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES (15.6x) 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: 74 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 303 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 229 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 228 days of revenue, i.e. 1.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +216%, 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
1 179 909 €
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
74 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
303 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
0 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
228 j
WCR and payment terms evolution GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
372 922 €
0 €
0 €
0 €
0 €
150 209 €
277 580 €
704 547 €
1 179 909 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
105
0
0
0
0
63
40
51
74
Supplier payment term (days)
102
0
0
0
0
251
276
193
303
Positioning of GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES in its sector
Comparison with sector Gestion de fonds
Valuation estimate
Based on 62 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES is estimated at
1 826 198 €
(range 590 761€ - 4 078 608€).
With an EBITDA of 500 031€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.30x
(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. Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.
Estimated enterprise value2024
62 tx
590k€1826k€4078k€
1 826 198 €Range: 590 761€ - 4 078 608€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
500 031 €×4.8x
Estimation2 399 018 €
746 142€ - 5 400 589€
Revenue Multiple30%
1 864 437 €×0.30x
Estimation567 561 €
293 668€ - 1 580 312€
Net Income Multiple20%
308 758 €×7.4x
Estimation2 282 109 €
647 950€ - 4 521 102€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 62 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 GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES
What is the revenue of GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES ?
The revenue of GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES in 2024 is 1.9 M€.
Is GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES profitable?
Yes, GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 309 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES ?
The headquarters of GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES is located in NIMES (30900), in the department Gard.
Where to find the tax return of GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES ?
The tax return of GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES 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 GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES operate?
GROUPE COUSTY AUTOMOBILES operates in the sector Gestion de fonds (NAF code 66.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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