Employees: 11 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 2007-07-13 (18 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légersLocation: LIMOGES (87280), Haute-Vienne
MOTORS CARS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
MOTORS CARS is a French company
founded 18 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers.
Based in LIMOGES (87280),
this company of category PME
shows in 2023 a revenue of 13.7 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2023, MOTORS CARS achieves revenue of 13.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.7%. Vs 2022: +1%. After deducting consumption (11.8 M€), gross margin stands at 2.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 14%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 164 k€, representing 1.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 213 k€, i.e. 1.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2023)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
13 719 165 €
Gross margin (2023)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
1 960 774 €
EBITDA (2023)
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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
163 894 €
EBIT (2023)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
314 301 €
Net income (2023)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
212 895 €
EBITDA margin (2023)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
1.2%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 12%. 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 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 0.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2023)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
11.52%
Financial autonomy (2023)
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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
30.691%
Cash flow / Revenue (2023)
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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
0.447%
Repayment capacity (2023)
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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
2.03
Asset age ratio (2023)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Debt ratio
33.901
56.218
38.479
17.761
49.823
17.181
25.6
11.52
Financial autonomy
18.497
24.15
21.15
26.405
28.328
26.488
36.497
30.691
Repayment capacity
3.843
15.529
-6.206
22.804
-29.025
3.129
1.755
2.03
Cash flow / Revenue
0.529%
0.24%
-0.51%
0.069%
-0.186%
0.611%
0.747%
0.447%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
11.522023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 5.33
Med: 46.56
Q3: 142.38
Good
In 2023, the debt ratio of MOTORS CARS (11.52) 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
30.69%2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 10.96%
Med: 26.91%
Q3: 51.24%
Good+11 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the financial autonomy of MOTORS CARS (30.7%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Repayment capacity
2.03 years2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.51 years
Q3: 4.09 years
Average
In 2023, the repayment capacity of MOTORS CARS (2.03) 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 149.31. 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 30.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2023)
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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
149.309
Interest coverage (2023)
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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
30.356
Liquidity indicators evolution MOTORS CARS
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Liquidity ratio
118.38
143.657
133.867
140.364
169.701
143.995
163.368
149.309
Interest coverage
12.278
18.149
53.84
14.689
28.979
4.997
14.375
30.356
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
149.312023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 135.08
Med: 203.8
Q3: 381.44
Average
In 2023, the liquidity ratio of MOTORS CARS (149.31) 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
30.36x2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.09x
Q3: 18.92x
Excellent+9 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the interest coverage of MOTORS CARS (30.4x) 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: 12 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 70 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 58 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 86 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 99 days of revenue, i.e. 3.8 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +155%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2023)
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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
3 779 493 €
Customer credit (2023)
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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
12 j
Supplier credit (2023)
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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
70 j
Inventory turnover (2023)
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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
86 j
WCR in days of revenue (2023)
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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
99 j
WCR and payment terms evolution MOTORS CARS
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Operating WCR
1 483 844 €
1 467 038 €
2 445 600 €
2 242 318 €
2 583 479 €
3 739 466 €
3 130 564 €
3 779 493 €
Inventory turnover (days)
86
67
97
82
85
103
74
86
Customer payment term (days)
5
7
16
13
10
12
6
12
Supplier payment term (days)
76
57
89
72
75
89
49
70
Positioning of MOTORS CARS in its sector
Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers
Valuation estimate
Based on 149 transactions of similar company sales
in 2023,
the value of MOTORS CARS is estimated at
718 038 €
(range 340 502€ - 1 721 615€).
With an EBITDA of 163 894€, the sector multiple of 1.3x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x
(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 value2023
149 transactions
340k€718k€1721k€
718 038 €Range: 340 502€ - 1 721 615€
NAF 5 année 2023
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
163 894 €×1.3x
Estimation217 671 €
54 493€ - 556 343€
Revenue Multiple30%
13 719 165 €×0.13x
Estimation1 737 717 €
971 004€ - 4 289 733€
Net Income Multiple20%
212 895 €×2.1x
Estimation439 441 €
109 773€ - 782 619€
Valuation evolution
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How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 149 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)
Compare MOTORS CARS with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, MOTORS CARS generated a net profit of 213 k€ in 2023.
Where is the headquarters of MOTORS CARS ?
The headquarters of MOTORS CARS is located in LIMOGES (87280), in the department Haute-Vienne.
Where to find the tax return of MOTORS CARS ?
The tax return of MOTORS CARS 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 MOTORS CARS operate?
MOTORS CARS 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.
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