METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in SAINT-GELY-DU-FESC (34980), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 22.6 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 - METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE (SIREN 818224586)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 22 556 761 € 22 767 173 € 19 876 434 € 18 111 296 € 14 421 982 € 16 153 073 € 15 919 115 € 13 756 787 € 10 719 480 €
Net income 342 320 € 734 694 € 764 270 € 611 848 € 77 097 € 101 363 € 150 001 € 96 523 € 38 356 €
EBITDA 746 215 € 645 653 € 633 845 € 438 892 € -48 575 € -9 341 € 69 821 € -72 739 € 71 105 €
Net margin 1.5% 3.2% 3.8% 3.4% 0.5% 0.6% 0.9% 0.7% 0.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE achieves revenue of 22.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.7%. Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (18.0 M€), gross margin stands at 4.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 20%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 746 k€, representing 3.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 342 k€, i.e. 1.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

22 556 761 €

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

4 531 103 €

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

746 215 €

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

464 075 €

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

342 320 €

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

3.3%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 98%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

97.993%

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

20.521%

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

2.85%

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

0.002

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

34.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
97.99 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.09
Med: 38.32
Q3: 128.11
Average +33 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE (97.99) 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
20.52% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.26%
Q3: 53.13%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE (20.5%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE (0.00) 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 129.22. 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 20.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

129.218

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

20.949

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
129.22 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.95
Med: 200.57
Q3: 385.86
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE (129.22) 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
20.95x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.07x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE (20.9x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 15 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 43 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 28 days. Inventory turnover is 78 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 84 days of revenue, i.e. 5.3 M€ to permanently finance.

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

5 263 169 €

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

15 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

43 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

78 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

84 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE 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 METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE is estimated at 1 865 965 € (range 816 078€ - 3 378 690€). With an EBITDA of 746 215€, the sector multiple of 1.6x 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 2024
148 transactions
816k€ 1865k€ 3378k€
1 865 965 € Range: 816 078€ - 3 378 690€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
746 215 € × 1.6x
Estimation 1 203 814 €
447 961€ - 1 792 344€
Revenue Multiple 30%
22 556 761 € × 0.16x
Estimation 3 618 165 €
1 652 469€ - 6 384 272€
Net Income Multiple 20%
342 320 € × 2.6x
Estimation 893 048 €
481 788€ - 2 836 183€

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 METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE

What is the revenue of METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE ?

The revenue of METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE in 2024 is 22.6 M€.

Is METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE profitable?

Yes, METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE generated a net profit of 342 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE ?

The headquarters of METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE is located in SAINT-GELY-DU-FESC (34980), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE ?

The tax return of METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE 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 METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE operate?

METROPOLE AUTOMOBILE 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.