Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: ETICreation date: 2003-06-15 (22 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légersLocation: FREJUS (83600), Var
I A M : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
I A M is a French company
founded 22 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers.
Based in FREJUS (83600),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 19.7 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, I A M achieves revenue of 19.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.7%. Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (16.5 M€), gross margin stands at 3.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 16%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 454 k€, representing 2.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 313 k€, i.e. 1.6% 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
19 702 189 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
3 165 529 €
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
453 970 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
460 220 €
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
312 889 €
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
2.3%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 45%. 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 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
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
15.1%
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
45.035%
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
1.538%
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
1.03
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
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
118.398
122.273
43.534
43.089
61.088
72.728
51.694
18.344
15.1
Financial autonomy
19.663
22.607
34.262
36.978
39.933
30.274
38.839
32.621
45.035
Repayment capacity
2.926
3.305
6.472
2.0
6.583
6.07
1.542
0.903
1.03
Cash flow / Revenue
2.334%
1.815%
0.445%
1.698%
0.95%
1.197%
3.5%
2.434%
1.538%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
15.12024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.09
Med: 38.32
Q3: 128.11
Good-16 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of I A M (15.10) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
Financial autonomy
45.03%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.26%
Q3: 53.13%
Good+8 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of I A M (45.0%) 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
1.03 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of I A M (1.03) 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 202.36. 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 11.4x. 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
202.358
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
11.402
Liquidity indicators evolution I A M
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
157.17
173.387
181.285
204.821
268.75
198.611
237.907
159.817
202.358
Interest coverage
2.577
2.352
4.988
1.25
3.011
5.018
1.77
3.051
11.402
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
202.362024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.95
Med: 200.57
Q3: 385.86
Good
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of I A M (202.36) 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
11.4x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.07x
Good+8 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of I A M (11.4x) 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: 12 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 34 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 22 days. Inventory turnover is 57 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 72 days of revenue, i.e. 3.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +53%, 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
3 942 211 €
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
12 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
34 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
57 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
72 j
WCR and payment terms evolution I A M
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
2 573 758 €
2 911 476 €
2 275 744 €
2 161 235 €
2 377 061 €
3 561 329 €
4 096 269 €
4 930 865 €
3 942 211 €
Inventory turnover (days)
70
62
51
47
57
90
67
72
57
Customer payment term (days)
7
10
5
7
5
12
9
22
12
Supplier payment term (days)
52
41
36
30
28
42
31
76
34
Positioning of I A M 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 2024,
the value of I A M is estimated at
1 477 516 €
(range 657 339€ - 2 736 568€).
With an EBITDA of 453 970€, the sector multiple of 1.6x 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 value2024
148 transactions
657k€1477k€2736k€
1 477 516 €Range: 657 339€ - 2 736 568€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
453 970 €×1.6x
Estimation732 356 €
272 523€ - 1 090 397€
Revenue Multiple30%
19 702 189 €×0.16x
Estimation3 160 284 €
1 443 348€ - 5 576 339€
Net Income Multiple20%
312 889 €×2.6x
Estimation816 268 €
440 366€ - 2 592 342€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
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...).
Similar companies (Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)
Compare I A M with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, I A M generated a net profit of 313 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of I A M ?
The headquarters of I A M is located in FREJUS (83600), in the department Var.
Where to find the tax return of I A M ?
The tax return of I A M 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 I A M operate?
I A M 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.
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