NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in NANTES (44300), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 817548969)
Indicator 2022 2016
Revenue 1 257 644 € 291 991 €
Net income 40 232 € 17 734 €
EBITDA 56 572 € 22 382 €
Net margin 3.2% 6.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 1.3 M€. Vs 2016, growth of +331% (292 k€ -> 1.3 M€). After deducting consumption (871 k€), gross margin stands at 387 k€, i.e. a rate of 31%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 57 k€, representing 4.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+331%), EBITDA varies by +153%, reducing margin by 3.2 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 40 k€, i.e. 3.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 257 644 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

386 963 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

56 572 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

46 900 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

40 232 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 99%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 35%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

98.892%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

35.314%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

3.984%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

2.279

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

41.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
98.89 2022
2016
2022
Q1: 5.66
Med: 52.8
Q3: 150.84
Average +10 pts over 2 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES (98.89) 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
35.31% 2022
2016
2022
Q1: 13.84%
Med: 30.83%
Q3: 53.78%
Good +9 pts over 2 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES (35.3%) 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
2.28 years 2022
2016
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.77 years
Q3: 4.48 years
Average +35 pts over 2 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES (2.28) 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 245.00. 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 1.7x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

245.003

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

1.693

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
245.0 2022
2016
2022
Q1: 136.37
Med: 203.89
Q3: 374.78
Good

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES (245.00) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
1.69x 2022
2016
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 7.71x
Good +27 pts over 2 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES (1.7x) 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: 17 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 13 days. The company must finance 4 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 39 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 26 days of revenue, i.e. 90 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

89 972 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

17 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

13 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

39 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

26 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES 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 2022, the value of NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 117 225 € (range 58 325€ - 340 154€). With an EBITDA of 56 572€, the sector multiple of 1.2x 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 2022
148 transactions
58k€ 117k€ 340k€
117 225 € Range: 58 325€ - 340 154€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
56 572 € × 1.2x
Estimation 66 953 €
29 870€ - 206 460€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 257 644 € × 0.16x
Estimation 198 114 €
118 880€ - 600 173€
Net Income Multiple 20%
40 232 € × 3.0x
Estimation 121 572 €
38 635€ - 284 362€

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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)

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Frequently asked questions about NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES in 2022 is 1.3 M€.

Is NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 40 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES is located in NANTES (44300), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES 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 NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES operate?

NANTES SUD AUTOMOBILES 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.