RACECARS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

RACECARS is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité. Based in VARENNES-SUR-SEINE (77130), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 971 k€. 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 - RACECARS (SIREN 417714664)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 971 000 € 605 698 € 652 160 € 612 172 € 706 942 € 552 403 € 536 440 €
Net income 23 314 € -105 715 € 70 228 € 34 522 € 13 926 € 13 275 € 26 945 €
EBITDA 65 930 € -65 761 € 61 490 € 86 107 € 58 436 € 42 597 € 24 734 €
Net margin 2.4% -17.5% 10.8% 5.6% 2.0% 2.4% 5.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, RACECARS achieves revenue of 971 k€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.8%. Vs 2022, growth of +60% (606 k€ -> 971 k€). After deducting consumption (153 k€), gross margin stands at 818 k€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 66 k€, representing 6.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +17.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 23 k€, i.e. 2.4% 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

971 000 €

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

817 641 €

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

65 930 €

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

19 874 €

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

23 314 €

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

6.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 66%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 45%. 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 1.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.5% 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

66.129%

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

44.675%

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

6.533%

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

1.913

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

9.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
RACECARS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
66.13 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.05
Q3: 53.81
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of RACECARS (66.13) 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
44.67% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 9.05%
Med: 31.95%
Q3: 57.91%
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of RACECARS (44.7%) 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
1.91 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.06 years
Average

In 2023, the repayment capacity of RACECARS (1.91) 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 302.61. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

302.614

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

0.146

Liquidity indicators evolution
RACECARS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
302.61 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 137.05
Med: 211.0
Q3: 357.39
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of RACECARS (302.61) 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
0.15x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.65x
Good -23 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of RACECARS (0.1x) 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: 70 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 33 days. The gap of 37 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 48 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 107 days of revenue, i.e. 288 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +183%, 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

287 989 €

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

70 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

33 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

48 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

107 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
RACECARS

Positioning of RACECARS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de publicité

Valuation estimate

Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of RACECARS is estimated at 173 678 € (range 60 952€ - 535 233€). With an EBITDA of 65 930€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (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
68 tx
60k€ 173k€ 535k€
173 678 € Range: 60 952€ - 535 233€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
65 930 € × 2.9x
Estimation 189 421 €
54 663€ - 745 667€
Revenue Multiple 30%
971 000 € × 0.22x
Estimation 217 952 €
90 331€ - 370 998€
Net Income Multiple 20%
23 314 € × 2.9x
Estimation 67 908 €
32 610€ - 255 507€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 RACECARS

What is the revenue of RACECARS ?

The revenue of RACECARS in 2023 is 971 k€.

Is RACECARS profitable?

Yes, RACECARS generated a net profit of 23 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of RACECARS ?

The headquarters of RACECARS is located in VARENNES-SUR-SEINE (77130), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of RACECARS ?

The tax return of RACECARS 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 RACECARS operate?

RACECARS operates in the sector Activités des agences de publicité (NAF code 73.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.