MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA is a French company founded 53 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in MARSEILLE (13010), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 175.0 M€. 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 AUTOMOBILE SA (SIREN 300095742)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 174 986 326 € 165 450 752 € 163 168 527 € 156 045 578 € 130 533 794 € 139 548 886 € 133 122 330 € 118 238 843 €
Net income -5 101 075 € -1 359 905 € 3 183 303 € -1 497 394 € 1 736 481 € 2 170 720 € 2 561 585 € 2 152 073 €
EBITDA -1 482 578 € 2 628 643 € 3 488 275 € 3 430 867 € 3 351 649 € 4 190 640 € 4 629 166 € 3 611 986 €
Net margin -2.9% -0.8% 2.0% -1.0% 1.3% 1.6% 1.9% 1.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA achieves revenue of 175.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.0%. Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (145.3 M€), gross margin stands at 29.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 17%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.5 M€, representing -0.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+6%), EBITDA varies by -156%, reducing margin by 2.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -5.1 M€ (-2.9% 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

174 986 326 €

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

29 719 471 €

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

-1 482 578 €

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

-3 455 276 €

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

-5 101 075 €

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

-0.8%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 30%. 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 11%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

29.914%

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

10.747%

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

-1.835%

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

-0.934

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

17.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
29.91 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.07
Med: 38.27
Q3: 128.18
Good +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA (29.91) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
10.75% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.27%
Q3: 53.17%
Average -30 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA (10.8%) 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
-0.93 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Excellent -17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA (-0.93) 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 117.36. 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

117.362

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

-105.439

Liquidity indicators evolution
MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
117.36 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.15
Med: 200.63
Q3: 386.16
Watch -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA (117.36) 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
-105.44x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.16x
Average -40 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA (-105.4x) 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: 62 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 97 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 35 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 85 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 97 days of revenue, i.e. 47.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +120%, 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

47 190 312 €

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

62 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

97 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

85 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

97 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA

Positioning of MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA 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 MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA is estimated at 28 068 272 € (range 12 819 192€ - 49 526 630€). 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
12819k€ 28068k€ 49526k€
28 068 272 € Range: 12 819 192€ - 49 526 630€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
174 986 326 € × 0.16x = 28 068 273 €
Range: 12 819 193€ - 49 526 631€

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA

What is the revenue of MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA ?

The revenue of MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA in 2024 is 175.0 M€.

Is MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA profitable?

MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA ?

The headquarters of MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA is located in MARSEILLE (13010), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA ?

The tax return of MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA 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 AUTOMOBILE SA operate?

MECANIQUE AUTOMOBILE SA 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.