MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in GREASQUE (13850), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 219 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX (SIREN 823493945)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 218 764 € 127 886 €
Net income 5 849 € 15 817 €
EBITDA 12 214 € 19 594 €
Net margin 2.7% 12.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX achieves revenue of 219 k€. Vs 2017, growth of +71% (128 k€ -> 219 k€). After deducting consumption (88 k€), gross margin stands at 130 k€, i.e. a rate of 60%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 12 k€, representing 5.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+71%), EBITDA varies by -38%, reducing margin by 9.7 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 6 k€, i.e. 2.7% 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

218 764 €

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

130 287 €

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

12 214 €

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

6 671 €

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

5 849 €

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

5.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -147%. 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 -35%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 5.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

-146.729%

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

-34.594%

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

5.188%

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

0.0

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

71.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-146.73 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 4.45
Med: 28.77
Q3: 96.28
Excellent -44 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX (-146.73) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-34.59% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 16.59%
Med: 39.72%
Q3: 59.69%
Watch -9 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX (-34.6%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.28 years
Excellent

In 2018, the repayment capacity of MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX (0.00) 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 98.19. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

98.185

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
98.19 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 115.61
Med: 181.05
Q3: 276.25
Watch

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX (98.19) 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
0.0x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.82x
Q3: 4.86x
Average -36 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX (0.0x) 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: 13 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 33 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 20 days. Inventory turnover is 75 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). WCR is negative (-8 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

-5 082 €

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

13 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

33 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

75 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

-8 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX

Positioning of MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX 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 MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX is estimated at 53 231 € (range 29 499€ - 87 469€). With an EBITDA of 12 214€, 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
29k€ 53k€ 87k€
53 231 € Range: 29 499€ - 87 469€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
12 214 € × 4.0x
Estimation 49 080 €
30 800€ - 79 024€
Revenue Multiple 30%
218 764 € × 0.35x
Estimation 76 448 €
40 706€ - 110 818€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 849 € × 4.9x
Estimation 28 785 €
9 438€ - 73 560€

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 MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX

What is the revenue of MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX ?

The revenue of MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX in 2018 is 219 k€.

Is MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX profitable?

Yes, MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX generated a net profit of 6 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX ?

The headquarters of MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX is located in GREASQUE (13850), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX ?

The tax return of MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX 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 MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX operate?

MECANIQUE AUTO DES PRADEAUX 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.