SARL AUTO EXPANSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL AUTO EXPANSION is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'équipements automobiles. Based in BOURG-LES-VALENCE (26500), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.8 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 EXPANSION (SIREN 393822796)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 1 790 291 € 1 985 414 € 1 978 864 € 1 996 637 € 1 681 891 € 1 896 645 € 1 904 074 € 2 175 715 € 2 119 860 € 2 350 706 €
Net income -180 817 € -74 447 € -17 522 € -37 840 € -200 641 € -1 426 € -20 450 € 25 690 € 512 € 451 €
EBITDA -148 524 € -110 295 € -99 307 € -164 927 € -255 400 € -116 087 € -66 489 € 35 810 € -112 748 € 609 €
Net margin -10.1% -3.7% -0.9% -1.9% -11.9% -0.1% -1.1% 1.2% 0.0% 0.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SARL AUTO EXPANSION achieves revenue of 1.8 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.0%). Slight decline of -10% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (690 k€), gross margin stands at 1.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 61%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -149 k€, representing -8.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-10%), EBITDA varies by -35%, reducing margin by 2.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -181 k€ (-10.1% 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

1 790 291 €

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

1 100 286 €

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

-148 524 €

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

-160 569 €

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

-180 817 €

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

-8.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -155%. 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 -106%. 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

-154.993%

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

-105.65%

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

-9.348%

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

-6.365

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

15.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-154.99 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.96
Med: 14.89
Q3: 53.7
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of SARL AUTO EXPANSION (-154.99) 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
-105.65% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.43%
Med: 39.97%
Q3: 59.96%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SARL AUTO EXPANSION (-105.7%) 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
-6.37 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.17 years
Q3: 1.47 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SARL AUTO EXPANSION (-6.37) 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 153.96. 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

153.964

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

-13.019

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
153.96 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 134.64
Med: 206.05
Q3: 313.86
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SARL AUTO EXPANSION (153.96) 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
-13.02x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.58x
Q3: 4.21x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of SARL AUTO EXPANSION (-13.0x) 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: 41 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 41 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 62 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 65 days of revenue, i.e. 324 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-42%), freeing up cash.

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

324 078 €

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

41 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

62 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

65 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SARL AUTO EXPANSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'équipements automobiles

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Frequently asked questions about SARL AUTO EXPANSION

What is the revenue of SARL AUTO EXPANSION ?

The revenue of SARL AUTO EXPANSION in 2024 is 1.8 M€.

Is SARL AUTO EXPANSION profitable?

SARL AUTO EXPANSION recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SARL AUTO EXPANSION ?

The headquarters of SARL AUTO EXPANSION is located in BOURG-LES-VALENCE (26500), in the department Drome.

Where to find the tax return of SARL AUTO EXPANSION ?

The tax return of SARL AUTO EXPANSION 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 EXPANSION operate?

SARL AUTO EXPANSION 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.