LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in COLOMBES (92700), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 355 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 - LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT (SIREN 814288221)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 355 132 € 330 481 €
Net income 2 387 € 6 803 €
EBITDA 4 964 € 14 434 €
Net margin 0.7% 2.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT achieves revenue of 355 k€. Vs 2017: +7%. After deducting consumption (81 k€), gross margin stands at 275 k€, i.e. a rate of 77%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 5 k€, representing 1.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+7%), EBITDA varies by -66%, reducing margin by 3.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2 k€, i.e. 0.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

355 132 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

274 546 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

4 964 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

7 976 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

2 387 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 133%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 14%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 5.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 1.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

132.634%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

13.843%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

1.314%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

5.474

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

79.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
132.63 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 4.45
Med: 28.77
Q3: 96.28
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT (132.63) 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
13.84% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 16.59%
Med: 39.72%
Q3: 59.69%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT (13.8%) 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
5.47 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.28 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT (5.47) 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 96.02. 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 14.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

96.015

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

14.847

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
96.02 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 115.61
Med: 181.05
Q3: 276.25
Watch

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT (96.02) 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
14.85x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.82x
Q3: 4.86x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT (14.8x) 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: 74 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 59 days. The company must finance 15 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 9 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-5 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-5 174 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

74 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

9 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

-5 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT

Positioning of LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 159 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT is estimated at 49 553 € (range 26 853€ - 76 031€). With an EBITDA of 4 964€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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 2018
159 transactions
26k€ 49k€ 76k€
49 553 € Range: 26 853€ - 76 031€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
4 964 € × 4.0x
Estimation 19 947 €
12 518€ - 32 117€
Revenue Multiple 30%
355 132 € × 0.35x
Estimation 124 102 €
66 080€ - 179 898€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 387 € × 4.9x
Estimation 11 747 €
3 852€ - 30 020€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 159 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 LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT

What is the revenue of LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT ?

The revenue of LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT in 2018 is 355 k€.

Is LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT profitable?

Yes, LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT ?

The headquarters of LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT is located in COLOMBES (92700), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT ?

The tax return of LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT 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 LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT operate?

LIFTING AUTO CONCEPT operates in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.