LES GENS D'AUTOS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES GENS D'AUTOS is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in BOUC-BEL-AIR (13320), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 363 k€. 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 - LES GENS D'AUTOS (SIREN 802625517)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 363 092 € 196 730 € 174 110 € 129 744 € 93 170 € 104 179 €
Net income 11 994 € 8 677 € -1 734 € 2 450 € -6 538 € -18 €
EBITDA 11 029 € 7 374 € -9 421 € 5 403 € -6 211 € 3 847 €
Net margin 3.3% 4.4% -1.0% 1.9% -7.0% -0.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, LES GENS D'AUTOS achieves revenue of 363 k€. Over the period 2016-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +28.4%. Vs 2020, growth of +85% (197 k€ -> 363 k€). After deducting consumption (314 k€), gross margin stands at 49 k€, i.e. a rate of 14%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 11 k€, representing 3.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 12 k€, i.e. 3.3% 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

363 092 €

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

49 182 €

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

11 029 €

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

14 212 €

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

11 994 €

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

3.0%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 155%. 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 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

154.917%

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

26.634%

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

3.309%

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

0.101

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

97.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
LES GENS D'AUTOS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
154.92 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 7.66
Med: 58.53
Q3: 167.94
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of LES GENS D'AUTOS (154.92) 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
26.63% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 14.57%
Med: 31.02%
Q3: 53.13%
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of LES GENS D'AUTOS (26.6%) 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
0.1 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.67 years
Q3: 4.7 years
Good

In 2021, the repayment capacity of LES GENS D'AUTOS (0.10) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 121.42. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

121.415

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

0.091

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
121.42 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 142.09
Med: 211.41
Q3: 377.57
Watch

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of LES GENS D'AUTOS (121.42) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.09x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.82x
Q3: 7.22x
Average

In 2021, the interest coverage of LES GENS D'AUTOS (0.1x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 17 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 17 days. Inventory turnover is 98 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 10 days of revenue, i.e. 10 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2021, WCR increased by +28%, requiring additional financing.

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

10 177 €

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

0 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

17 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

98 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

10 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LES GENS D'AUTOS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 128 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of LES GENS D'AUTOS is estimated at 33 045 € (range 15 570€ - 87 725€). With an EBITDA of 11 029€, the sector multiple of 1.8x 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 2021
128 transactions
15k€ 33k€ 87k€
33 045 € Range: 15 570€ - 87 725€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
11 029 € × 1.8x
Estimation 20 306 €
9 084€ - 92 846€
Revenue Multiple 30%
363 092 € × 0.16x
Estimation 56 616 €
29 628€ - 97 378€
Net Income Multiple 20%
11 994 € × 2.5x
Estimation 29 539 €
10 700€ - 60 444€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 128 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)

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Frequently asked questions about LES GENS D'AUTOS

What is the revenue of LES GENS D'AUTOS ?

The revenue of LES GENS D'AUTOS in 2021 is 363 k€.

Is LES GENS D'AUTOS profitable?

Yes, LES GENS D'AUTOS generated a net profit of 12 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of LES GENS D'AUTOS ?

The headquarters of LES GENS D'AUTOS is located in BOUC-BEL-AIR (13320), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of LES GENS D'AUTOS ?

The tax return of LES GENS D'AUTOS 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 LES GENS D'AUTOS operate?

LES GENS D'AUTOS 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.