GW AUTOMOBILE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GW AUTOMOBILE is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'équipements automobiles. Based in VERNOUILLET (28500), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 96 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - GW AUTOMOBILE (SIREN 842573289)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 96 000 € 108 000 € 108 000 € 78 400 € 88 200 € 107 800 €
Net income 27 449 € 40 217 € 40 845 € 17 212 € 20 089 € 33 634 €
EBITDA 33 023 € 46 153 € 51 104 € 21 688 € 25 697 € 44 015 €
Net margin 28.6% 37.2% 37.8% 22.0% 22.8% 31.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GW AUTOMOBILE achieves revenue of 96 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.3%). Significant drop of -11% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 96 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 33 k€, representing 34.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-11%), EBITDA varies by -28%, reducing margin by 8.3 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 27 k€, i.e. 28.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

96 000 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

96 000 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

33 023 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

33 021 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

27 449 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

34.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 33%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 73%. 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 2.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 28.6% 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) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

32.56%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

73.195%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

28.593%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

2.188

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
32.56 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.96
Med: 14.89
Q3: 53.7
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of GW AUTOMOBILE (32.56) 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
73.19% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.43%
Med: 39.97%
Q3: 59.96%
Excellent +20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GW AUTOMOBILE (73.2%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
2.19 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.17 years
Q3: 1.47 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GW AUTOMOBILE (2.19) 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 694.14. 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 2.4x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

694.139

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

2.429

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
694.14 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 134.64
Med: 206.05
Q3: 313.86
Excellent +25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GW AUTOMOBILE (694.14) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
2.43x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.58x
Q3: 4.21x
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of GW AUTOMOBILE (2.4x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 35 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 60 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 25 days. Overall, WCR represents 29 days of revenue, i.e. 8 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-75%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

7 701 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

35 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

60 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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) ?
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

29 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GW AUTOMOBILE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'équipements automobiles

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (34 transactions). This range of 21 320€ to 58 180€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
21k€ 34k€ 58k€
34 067 € Range: 21 320€ - 58 180€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 34 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 GW AUTOMOBILE

What is the revenue of GW AUTOMOBILE ?

The revenue of GW AUTOMOBILE in 2024 is 96 k€.

Is GW AUTOMOBILE profitable?

Yes, GW AUTOMOBILE generated a net profit of 27 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GW AUTOMOBILE ?

The headquarters of GW AUTOMOBILE is located in VERNOUILLET (28500), in the department Eure-et-Loir.

Where to find the tax return of GW AUTOMOBILE ?

The tax return of GW AUTOMOBILE 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 GW AUTOMOBILE operate?

GW AUTOMOBILE operates in the sector Commerce de détail d'équipements automobiles (NAF code 45.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.