NANCY CHEVAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

NANCY CHEVAL is a French company founded 42 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'autres véhicules automobiles. Based in LIGNEVILLE (88800), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 27.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - NANCY CHEVAL (SIREN 329167506)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 27 275 059 € 29 831 167 € 24 019 644 € 17 426 816 € 18 194 025 € 15 883 569 € 15 277 761 €
Net income 1 596 024 € 2 859 388 € 4 599 865 € 2 850 895 € 1 627 541 € 551 781 € 474 085 €
EBITDA 2 551 096 € 4 273 094 € 3 448 725 € 2 707 545 € 988 443 € 486 847 € 647 447 €
Net margin 5.9% 9.6% 19.2% 16.4% 8.9% 3.5% 3.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, NANCY CHEVAL achieves revenue of 27.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.6%. Slight decline of -9% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (18.9 M€), gross margin stands at 8.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 31%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.6 M€, representing 9.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-9%), EBITDA varies by -40%, reducing margin by 5.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.6 M€, i.e. 5.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

27 275 059 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

8 410 856 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

2 551 096 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 938 965 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 596 024 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

9.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5%. 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 73%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

5.346%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

73.188%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

7.737%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.319

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

53.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
NANCY CHEVAL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.35 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 8.46
Med: 43.39
Q3: 116.56
Excellent -27 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of NANCY CHEVAL (5.35) 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
73.19% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 17.32%
Med: 30.45%
Q3: 47.98%
Excellent +11 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of NANCY CHEVAL (73.2%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.32 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.02 years
Med: 0.9 years
Q3: 3.11 years
Good -15 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of NANCY CHEVAL (0.32) 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 373.21. 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 5.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

373.206

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

5.323

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
373.21 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 140.2
Med: 186.4
Q3: 290.05
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of NANCY CHEVAL (373.21) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
5.32x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.29x
Med: 4.44x
Q3: 14.9x
Good +20 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of NANCY CHEVAL (5.3x) 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: 31 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 36 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 5 days. Inventory turnover is 33 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 66 days of revenue, i.e. 5.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +140%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

5 030 885 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

31 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

36 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

33 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

66 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
NANCY CHEVAL

Positioning of NANCY CHEVAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'autres véhicules automobiles

Valuation estimate

Based on 56 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of NANCY CHEVAL is estimated at 2 308 821 € (range 1 114 090€ - 9 233 577€). With an EBITDA of 2 551 096€, the sector multiple of 0.8x 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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
56 tx
1114k€ 2308k€ 9233k€
2 308 821 € Range: 1 114 090€ - 9 233 577€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 551 096 € × 0.8x
Estimation 2 032 741 €
673 222€ - 9 214 058€
Revenue Multiple 30%
27 275 059 € × 0.13x
Estimation 3 410 505 €
2 400 601€ - 11 875 811€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 596 024 € × 0.8x
Estimation 1 346 494 €
286 493€ - 5 319 026€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 56 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 NANCY CHEVAL

What is the revenue of NANCY CHEVAL ?

The revenue of NANCY CHEVAL in 2023 is 27.3 M€.

Is NANCY CHEVAL profitable?

Yes, NANCY CHEVAL generated a net profit of 1.6 M€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of NANCY CHEVAL ?

The headquarters of NANCY CHEVAL is located in LIGNEVILLE (88800), in the department Vosges.

Where to find the tax return of NANCY CHEVAL ?

The tax return of NANCY CHEVAL 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 NANCY CHEVAL operate?

NANCY CHEVAL operates in the sector Commerce d'autres véhicules automobiles (NAF code 45.19Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.