S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in COMPIEGNE (60200), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 39.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE (SIREN 338968316)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 39 073 517 € 43 141 683 € 30 933 744 € 29 652 566 € 26 225 341 € 29 415 055 € 25 486 973 € 21 921 928 € 22 387 050 €
Net income -2 257 284 € 170 459 € 277 779 € 149 643 € -200 606 € 95 054 € 99 687 € 326 345 € 242 242 €
EBITDA -1 915 286 € 454 750 € 611 825 € 180 437 € -201 677 € 264 989 € 275 698 € 448 704 € 335 635 €
Net margin -5.8% 0.4% 0.9% 0.5% -0.8% 0.3% 0.4% 1.5% 1.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE achieves revenue of 39.1 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.2%. Slight decline of -9% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (33.7 M€), gross margin stands at 5.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 14%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.9 M€, representing -4.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-9%), EBITDA varies by -521%, reducing margin by 6.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -2.3 M€ (-5.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

39 073 517 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

5 418 117 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

-1 915 286 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-1 943 622 €

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

-2 257 284 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-4.9%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -1340%. 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 -2%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-1339.649%

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

-1.736%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

-5.77%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

-2.234

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

33.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-1339.65 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.07
Med: 38.27
Q3: 128.18
Excellent -43 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBI... (-1339.65) 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
-1.74% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.27%
Q3: 53.17%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBI... (-1.7%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
-2.23 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBI... (-2.23) 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 112.70. 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

112.703

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

-22.647

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
112.7 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.15
Med: 200.63
Q3: 386.16
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBI... (112.70) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-22.65x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.16x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBI... (-22.6x) 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. Average customer payment term: 45 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 182 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 137 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 124 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 184 days of revenue, i.e. 20.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +164%, requiring additional financing.

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

19 968 521 €

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

45 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

182 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

124 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

184 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE 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 S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE is estimated at 6 267 496 € (range 2 862 457€ - 11 059 033€). 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 2024
148 transactions
2862k€ 6267k€ 11059k€
6 267 496 € Range: 2 862 457€ - 11 059 033€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
39 073 517 € × 0.16x = 6 267 496 €
Range: 2 862 458€ - 11 059 034€

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 S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE

What is the revenue of S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE ?

The revenue of S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE in 2024 is 39.1 M€.

Is S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE profitable?

S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE ?

The headquarters of S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE is located in COMPIEGNE (60200), in the department Oise.

Where to find the tax return of S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE ?

The tax return of S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE 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 S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE operate?

S.A DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILE COMPIEGNOISE 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.