PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 49 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in PALAISEAU (91120), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 890 k€. 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 - PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 310530647)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 890 449 € 918 735 € 879 312 € 965 953 € 1 212 832 € N/C N/C N/C
Net income 41 877 € 41 336 € 27 104 € 61 230 € 72 076 € 43 718 € 7 138 € 25 980 €
EBITDA 63 458 € 51 748 € 33 627 € 83 562 € 88 913 € N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 4.7% 4.5% 3.1% 6.3% 5.9% N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 890 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2019-2023 (CAGR: -7.4%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (362 k€), gross margin stands at 529 k€, i.e. a rate of 59%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 63 k€, representing 7.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 42 k€, i.e. 4.7% 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

890 449 €

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

528 734 €

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

63 458 €

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

54 455 €

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

41 877 €

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

7.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 38%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 46%. 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 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.5% 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

38.344%

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

45.972%

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

5.543%

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

1.525

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

13.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
38.34 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 5.33
Med: 46.56
Q3: 142.38
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES (38.34) 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
45.97% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 10.96%
Med: 26.91%
Q3: 51.24%
Good

In 2023, the financial autonomy of PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES (46.0%) 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
1.52 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.51 years
Q3: 4.09 years
Average

In 2023, the repayment capacity of PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES (1.52) 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 196.13. 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 6.1x. 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

196.128

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

6.091

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
196.13 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 135.08
Med: 203.8
Q3: 381.44
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES (196.13) 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
6.09x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.09x
Q3: 18.92x
Good

In 2023, the interest coverage of PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES (6.1x) 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: 61 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 46 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 13 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 15 days of revenue, i.e. 38 k€ to permanently finance.

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

38 200 €

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

15 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

61 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

13 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

15 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES 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 PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 93 264 € (range 33 775€ - 222 021€). With an EBITDA of 63 458€, 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 value 2023
149 transactions
33k€ 93k€ 222k€
93 264 € Range: 33 775€ - 222 021€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
63 458 € × 1.3x
Estimation 84 280 €
21 099€ - 215 410€
Revenue Multiple 30%
890 449 € × 0.13x
Estimation 112 787 €
63 023€ - 278 427€
Net Income Multiple 20%
41 877 € × 2.1x
Estimation 86 439 €
21 593€ - 153 943€

Valuation evolution

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES in 2023 is 890 k€.

Is PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 42 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES is located in PALAISEAU (91120), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of PALAISEAU 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 PALAISEAU AUTOMOBILES operate?

PALAISEAU 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.