PAUL CAR SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PAUL CAR SERVICES is a French company founded 49 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in THIONVILLE (57100), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Financial history - PAUL CAR SERVICES (SIREN 311508758)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C N/C 1 419 143 € N/C 1 484 171 € 1 751 241 € 1 347 567 € 1 317 142 € 1 139 862 €
Net income 37 007 € 65 809 € -43 106 € 25 412 € 72 236 € 153 124 € 36 697 € 7 200 € 15 400 €
EBITDA N/C N/C -29 055 € N/C 110 046 € 213 540 € 62 638 € 34 395 € 39 695 €
Net margin N/C N/C -3.0% N/C 4.9% 8.7% 2.7% 0.5% 1.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PAUL CAR SERVICES generates positive net income of 37 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2016-2024: 15 k€ -> 37 k€.

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

37 007 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 30%. 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 51%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

29.642%

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

51.496%

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

15.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
PAUL CAR SERVICES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
29.64 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.13
Med: 38.24
Q3: 128.13
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of PAUL CAR SERVICES (29.64) 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
51.5% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.83%
Med: 27.28%
Q3: 53.2%
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PAUL CAR SERVICES (51.5%) 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
-7.74 years 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.78 years
Q3: 4.48 years
Excellent

In 2022, the repayment capacity of PAUL CAR SERVICES (-7.74) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 235.78. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

235.776

Liquidity indicators evolution
PAUL CAR SERVICES

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
235.78 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.28
Med: 200.64
Q3: 386.06
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PAUL CAR SERVICES (235.78) 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
-5.83x 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 7.71x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of PAUL CAR SERVICES (-5.8x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments.

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

0 €

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

0 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

0 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

0 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PAUL CAR SERVICES

Positioning of PAUL CAR SERVICES 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 PAUL CAR SERVICES is estimated at 96 544 € (range 52 084€ - 306 609€). 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
52k€ 96k€ 306k€
96 544 € Range: 52 084€ - 306 609€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
37 007 € × 2.6x = 96 544 €
Range: 52 084€ - 306 610€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

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 PAUL CAR SERVICES

What is the revenue of PAUL CAR SERVICES ?

The revenue of PAUL CAR SERVICES in 2022 is 1.4 M€.

Is PAUL CAR SERVICES profitable?

Yes, PAUL CAR SERVICES generated a net profit of 37 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PAUL CAR SERVICES ?

The headquarters of PAUL CAR SERVICES is located in THIONVILLE (57100), in the department Moselle.

Where to find the tax return of PAUL CAR SERVICES ?

The tax return of PAUL CAR SERVICES 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 PAUL CAR SERVICES operate?

PAUL CAR SERVICES 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.