SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in LODEVE (34700), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 298 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 437984446)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 298 193 € 437 749 € 498 284 € 538 242 € 527 088 € 486 688 € 542 678 € 469 145 € 625 258 € 552 739 € 538 954 €
Net income 4 315 € 6 388 € -6 473 € -5 458 € 1 372 € -13 731 € 18 229 € -40 641 € 7 493 € 616 € 31 004 €
EBITDA 9 062 € 9 598 € -1 819 € -27 354 € 8 126 € -2 663 € 42 723 € -19 966 € 11 239 € 22 032 € 35 050 €
Net margin 1.4% 1.5% -1.3% -1.0% 0.3% -2.8% 3.4% -8.7% 1.2% 0.1% 5.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 298 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2025 (CAGR: -5.7%). Significant drop of -32% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (137 k€), gross margin stands at 161 k€, i.e. a rate of 54%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 9 k€, representing 3.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 4 k€, i.e. 1.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

298 193 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

161 023 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

9 062 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

5 736 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

4 315 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 34%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 6%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

33.737%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

6.013%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

2.525%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

1.132

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

4.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
33.74 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 6.43
Med: 21.42
Q3: 57.29
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES (33.74) 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
6.01% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 33.91%
Med: 53.94%
Q3: 68.26%
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In 2025, the financial autonomy of SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES (6.0%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
1.13 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.63 years
Q3: 1.94 years
Average +35 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the repayment capacity of SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES (1.13) 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 222.31. 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 1.2x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

222.305

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

1.17

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
222.31 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 169.01
Med: 249.5
Q3: 362.3
Average +22 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES (222.31) 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
1.17x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.25x
Q3: 5.56x
Average +23 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES (1.2x) 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: 60 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 58 days. The company must finance 2 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 90 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 34 days of revenue, i.e. 28 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2025, WCR increased by +76%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

28 448 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

60 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

58 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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

90 j

WCR in days of revenue (2025) ?
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

34 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 131 transactions of similar company sales in 2025, the value of SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 61 285 € (range 38 209€ - 126 331€). With an EBITDA of 9 062€, the sector multiple of 3.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.50x (in line with sector norms). 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 2025
131 transactions
38k€ 61k€ 126k€
61 285 € Range: 38 209€ - 126 331€
NAF 5 année 2025

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
9 062 € × 3.0x
Estimation 26 854 €
12 268€ - 57 558€
Revenue Multiple 30%
298 193 € × 0.50x
Estimation 149 607 €
100 282€ - 306 860€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 315 € × 3.4x
Estimation 14 883 €
9 955€ - 27 475€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 131 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 CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES in 2025 is 298 k€.

Is SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 4 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES is located in LODEVE (34700), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES 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 CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES operate?

SARL CLAPIER AUTOMOBILES operates in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.