GTE AUTOMOTIVE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GTE AUTOMOTIVE is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Gestion de fonds. Based in LESQUIN (59810), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 319 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 - GTE AUTOMOTIVE (SIREN 848362141)
Indicator 2021 2020
Revenue 318 600 € 355 200 €
Net income 989 749 € -1 035 €
EBITDA 58 764 € 83 133 €
Net margin 310.7% -0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, GTE AUTOMOTIVE achieves revenue of 319 k€. Significant drop of -10% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 319 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 59 k€, representing 18.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-10%), EBITDA varies by -29%, reducing margin by 5.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than 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 990 k€, i.e. 310.7% 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

318 600 €

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

318 600 €

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

58 764 €

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

61 135 €

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

989 749 €

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

18.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 210%. 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 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 309.9% 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 (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

210.083%

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

31.018%

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

309.912%

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

3.139

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

73.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
GTE AUTOMOTIVE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
210.08 2021
2020
2021
Q1: 0.02
Med: 16.89
Q3: 133.03
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of GTE AUTOMOTIVE (210.08) 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
31.02% 2021
2020
2021
Q1: 13.27%
Med: 52.52%
Q3: 87.72%
Average +11 pts over 2 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of GTE AUTOMOTIVE (31.0%) 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
3.14 years 2021
2020
2021
Q1: -0.13 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 3.51 years
Average +48 pts over 2 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of GTE AUTOMOTIVE (3.14) 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 279.93. 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 121.6x. 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

279.929

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

121.632

Liquidity indicators evolution
GTE AUTOMOTIVE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
279.93 2021
2020
2021
Q1: 95.51
Med: 362.13
Q3: 2062.09
Average -9 pts over 2 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of GTE AUTOMOTIVE (279.93) 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
121.63x 2021
2020
2021
Q1: -41.55x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of GTE AUTOMOTIVE (121.6x) 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: 5 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 308 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 303 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 421 days of revenue, i.e. 373 k€ to permanently finance.

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

372 743 €

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

5 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

308 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

0 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

421 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GTE AUTOMOTIVE

Positioning of GTE AUTOMOTIVE in its sector

Comparison with sector Gestion de fonds

Valuation estimate

Based on 76 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of GTE AUTOMOTIVE is estimated at 2 280 917 € (range 569 641€ - 3 031 017€). With an EBITDA of 58 764€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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 value 2021
76 tx
569k€ 2280k€ 3031k€
2 280 917 € Range: 569 641€ - 3 031 017€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
58 764 € × 2.9x
Estimation 169 335 €
79 597€ - 454 361€
Revenue Multiple 30%
318 600 € × 0.33x
Estimation 106 507 €
47 990€ - 286 844€
Net Income Multiple 20%
989 749 € × 10.9x
Estimation 10 821 491 €
2 577 232€ - 13 588 920€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 76 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 GTE AUTOMOTIVE

What is the revenue of GTE AUTOMOTIVE ?

The revenue of GTE AUTOMOTIVE in 2021 is 319 k€.

Is GTE AUTOMOTIVE profitable?

Yes, GTE AUTOMOTIVE generated a net profit of 990 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of GTE AUTOMOTIVE ?

The headquarters of GTE AUTOMOTIVE is located in LESQUIN (59810), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of GTE AUTOMOTIVE ?

The tax return of GTE AUTOMOTIVE 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 GTE AUTOMOTIVE operate?

GTE AUTOMOTIVE operates in the sector Gestion de fonds (NAF code 66.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.