MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in CAEN (14000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 49.6 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 - MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN (SIREN 790174924)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 49 639 058 € 63 061 030 € 61 520 651 € 55 204 954 € 52 725 058 € 57 854 762 € 51 143 106 € 44 614 284 € 4 773 970 €
Net income -1 574 175 € 32 291 € 233 415 € -181 853 € 75 158 € 52 172 € 273 231 € 402 657 € 128 377 €
EBITDA -1 057 504 € 813 717 € 702 981 € -329 880 € -429 670 € 321 230 € 438 097 € 803 870 € -240 473 €
Net margin -3.2% 0.1% 0.4% -0.3% 0.1% 0.1% 0.5% 0.9% 2.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN achieves revenue of 49.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +34.0%. Significant drop of -21% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (41.6 M€), gross margin stands at 8.1 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 -1.1 M€, representing -2.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-21%), EBITDA varies by -230%, reducing margin by 3.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -1.6 M€ (-3.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

49 639 058 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

8 084 537 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

-1 057 504 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-1 467 179 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-1 574 175 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-2.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 66%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 23%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

65.937%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

22.946%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

-2.333%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

-2.629

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

23.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
65.94 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.09
Med: 38.32
Q3: 128.11
Average -17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOB... (65.94) 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
22.95% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.26%
Q3: 53.13%
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOB... (22.9%) 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
-2.63 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOB... (-2.63) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 163.62. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

163.622

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

-11.355

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
163.62 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.95
Med: 200.57
Q3: 385.86
Average -19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOB... (163.62) 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
-11.36x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.07x
Average -49 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOB... (-11.4x) 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: 21 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 85 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 64 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 105 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 128 days of revenue, i.e. 17.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +51%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

17 636 757 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

21 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

85 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

105 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

128 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN 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 MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN is estimated at 7 962 237 € (range 3 636 470€ - 14 049 413€). 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 2024
148 transactions
3636k€ 7962k€ 14049k€
7 962 237 € Range: 3 636 470€ - 14 049 413€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
49 639 058 € × 0.16x = 7 962 237 €
Range: 3 636 471€ - 14 049 414€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)

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Frequently asked questions about MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN

What is the revenue of MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN ?

The revenue of MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN in 2024 is 49.6 M€.

Is MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN profitable?

MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN ?

The headquarters of MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN is located in CAEN (14000), in the department Calvados.

Where to find the tax return of MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN ?

The tax return of MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN 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 MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN operate?

MARY DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE CAEN 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.