SARL AUTO 16 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL AUTO 16 is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'équipements automobiles. Based in SAINT-BRES (30500), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 1.1 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 - SARL AUTO 16 (SIREN 382391100)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 1 073 231 € 1 144 043 €
Net income 6 686 € 11 170 €
EBITDA 10 503 € 9 709 €
Net margin 0.6% 1.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, SARL AUTO 16 achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Slight decline of -6% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (779 k€), gross margin stands at 294 k€, i.e. a rate of 27%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 11 k€, representing 1.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 7 k€, i.e. 0.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 073 231 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

294 272 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

10 503 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

6 777 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

6 686 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 69%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

3.559%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

68.54%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

0.964%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.603

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

7.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL AUTO 16

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.56 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.95
Med: 17.67
Q3: 77.3
Good

In 2017, the debt ratio of SARL AUTO 16 (3.56) 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
68.54% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 12.63%
Med: 36.11%
Q3: 56.85%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of SARL AUTO 16 (68.5%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.6 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.26 years
Q3: 1.88 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of SARL AUTO 16 (0.60) 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 170.33. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

170.333

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.038

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
170.33 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 117.97
Med: 171.4
Q3: 269.51
Average

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of SARL AUTO 16 (170.33) 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
0.04x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.67x
Q3: 4.33x
Average -14 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of SARL AUTO 16 (0.0x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. Inventory turnover is 20 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 13 days of revenue, i.e. 40 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

40 096 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

19 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

20 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

13 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL AUTO 16

Positioning of SARL AUTO 16 in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'équipements automobiles

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (24 transactions). This range of 80 046€ to 126 963€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
Indicative
80k€ 106k€ 126k€
106 432 € Range: 80 046€ - 126 963€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 24 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 SARL AUTO 16

What is the revenue of SARL AUTO 16 ?

The revenue of SARL AUTO 16 in 2017 is 1.1 M€.

Is SARL AUTO 16 profitable?

Yes, SARL AUTO 16 generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of SARL AUTO 16 ?

The headquarters of SARL AUTO 16 is located in SAINT-BRES (30500), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of SARL AUTO 16 ?

The tax return of SARL AUTO 16 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 SARL AUTO 16 operate?

SARL AUTO 16 operates in the sector Commerce de détail d'équipements automobiles (NAF code 45.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.