HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE is a French company founded 37 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in BISCHHEIM (67800), this company of category ETI shows in 2022 a revenue of 54.9 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE (SIREN 344709399)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 54 875 592 € 53 843 529 € 43 954 616 € 52 112 377 € 42 651 550 € 43 539 530 € 45 366 743 €
Net income 768 853 € 904 159 € -860 472 € 43 904 € 425 775 € -169 837 € 442 879 €
EBITDA 1 069 793 € 899 743 € -515 282 € 109 397 € 683 903 € 124 187 € 741 527 €
Net margin 1.4% 1.7% -2.0% 0.1% 1.0% -0.4% 1.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE achieves revenue of 54.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +3.2%). Vs 2021: +2%. After deducting consumption (46.6 M€), gross margin stands at 8.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 15%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.1 M€, representing 1.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 769 k€, i.e. 1.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

54 875 592 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

8 302 394 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

1 069 793 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 358 549 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

768 853 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 55%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 24%. 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 0.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

54.753%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

23.586%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

0.875%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

4.479

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

17.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
54.75 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 5.68
Med: 52.88
Q3: 150.85
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCH... (54.75) 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
23.59% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 13.85%
Med: 30.82%
Q3: 53.79%
Average +14 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCH... (23.6%) 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
4.48 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.78 years
Q3: 4.48 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCH... (4.48) 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 156.78. 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 8.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

156.776

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

7.984

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
156.78 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 136.36
Med: 203.64
Q3: 374.5
Average

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCH... (156.78) 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
7.98x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 7.72x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCH... (8.0x) 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: 59 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 40 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 67 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 88 days of revenue, i.e. 13.4 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

13 419 277 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

59 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

67 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

88 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE 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 2022, the value of HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE is estimated at 3 691 043 € (range 1 986 244€ - 10 895 287€). With an EBITDA of 1 069 793€, the sector multiple of 1.2x 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 value 2022
148 transactions
1986k€ 3691k€ 10895k€
3 691 043 € Range: 1 986 244€ - 10 895 287€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 069 793 € × 1.2x
Estimation 1 266 108 €
564 845€ - 3 904 212€
Revenue Multiple 30%
54 875 592 € × 0.16x
Estimation 8 644 435 €
5 187 182€ - 26 187 745€
Net Income Multiple 20%
768 853 € × 3.0x
Estimation 2 323 297 €
738 336€ - 5 434 289€

Valuation evolution

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE

What is the revenue of HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE ?

The revenue of HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE in 2022 is 54.9 M€.

Is HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE profitable?

Yes, HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE generated a net profit of 769 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE ?

The headquarters of HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE is located in BISCHHEIM (67800), in the department Bas-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE ?

The tax return of HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE 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 HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE operate?

HESS AUTO PRESTIGE FRANCHE COMTE 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.