Employees: 21 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: ETICreation date: 1972-01-01 (54 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légersLocation: BIEVILLE-BEUVILLE (14112), Calvados
JW AUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
JW AUTO is a French company
founded 54 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers.
Based in BIEVILLE-BEUVILLE (14112),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 66.6 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, JW AUTO achieves revenue of 66.6 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.8%. Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (57.3 M€), gross margin stands at 9.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 14%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 472 k€, representing 0.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 267 k€, i.e. 0.4% 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
66 597 859 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
9 258 338 €
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
471 646 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
553 607 €
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
266 796 €
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
0.7%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 143%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 20%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 30.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.2% 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
143.131%
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
19.845%
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
0.238%
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
30.36
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
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Debt ratio
228.293
161.719
143.205
156.65
118.491
149.999
143.131
Financial autonomy
17.989
19.409
19.328
19.998
21.137
19.885
19.845
Repayment capacity
-2.248
-7.432
17.423
7.267
4.062
6.615
30.36
Cash flow / Revenue
-3.278%
-1.102%
0.441%
1.288%
1.739%
1.134%
0.238%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
143.132024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 4.09
Med: 38.32
Q3: 128.11
Average+11 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of JW AUTO (143.13) 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
19.84%2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.26%
Q3: 53.13%
Average
In 2024, the financial autonomy of JW AUTO (19.8%) 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
30.36 years2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of JW AUTO (30.36) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 175.50. 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 41.4x. 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
175.497
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
41.384
Liquidity indicators evolution JW AUTO
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
172.578
187.633
184.564
186.368
183.422
171.433
175.497
Interest coverage
-2.523
-7.007
2.627
1.62
1.18
16.823
41.384
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
175.52024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 132.95
Med: 200.57
Q3: 385.86
Average
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of JW AUTO (175.50) 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
41.38x2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.07x
Excellent+24 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of JW AUTO (41.4x) 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: 11 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 45 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 34 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 72 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 86 days of revenue, i.e. 15.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +72%, 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
15 905 567 €
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
11 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
45 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
72 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
86 j
WCR and payment terms evolution JW AUTO
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Operating WCR
9 246 208 €
10 573 366 €
11 460 868 €
11 956 937 €
12 147 341 €
15 933 035 €
15 905 567 €
Inventory turnover (days)
63
66
57
79
65
78
72
Customer payment term (days)
13
12
16
18
9
12
11
Supplier payment term (days)
31
39
44
44
45
41
45
Positioning of JW AUTO 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 JW AUTO is estimated at
3 724 382 €
(range 1 680 318€ - 6 663 303€).
With an EBITDA of 471 646€, 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
1680k€3724k€6663k€
3 724 382 €Range: 1 680 318€ - 6 663 303€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
471 646 €×1.6x
Estimation760 872 €
283 134€ - 1 132 853€
Revenue Multiple30%
66 597 859 €×0.16x
Estimation10 682 474 €
4 878 843€ - 18 849 287€
Net Income Multiple20%
266 796 €×2.6x
Estimation696 020 €
375 494€ - 2 210 453€
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...).
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Compare JW AUTO with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, JW AUTO generated a net profit of 267 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of JW AUTO ?
The headquarters of JW AUTO is located in BIEVILLE-BEUVILLE (14112), in the department Calvados.
Where to find the tax return of JW AUTO ?
The tax return of JW AUTO 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 JW AUTO operate?
JW AUTO 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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