SARL MECANAUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL MECANAUTO is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'équipements automobiles. Based in SAINT-LOUIS (97450), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 474 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 - SARL MECANAUTO (SIREN 410310130)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 473 576 € 495 761 € 437 613 € 481 171 € 471 435 €
Net income 14 936 € -2 523 € 3 030 € 5 534 € 3 769 €
EBITDA 23 253 € 8 894 € 8 655 € 25 548 € 11 740 €
Net margin 3.2% -0.5% 0.7% 1.2% 0.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SARL MECANAUTO achieves revenue of 474 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 5 years (CAGR: +0.1%). Slight decline of -4% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (271 k€), gross margin stands at 203 k€, i.e. a rate of 43%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 23 k€, representing 4.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.1 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 15 k€, i.e. 3.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

473 576 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

202 580 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

23 253 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

16 442 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

14 936 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 73%. 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 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

2.409%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

72.62%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

4.383%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

0.29

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

21.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL MECANAUTO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.41 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 1.49
Med: 29.19
Q3: 104.48
Good -22 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of SARL MECANAUTO (2.41) 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
72.62% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 14.1%
Med: 36.81%
Q3: 57.43%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SARL MECANAUTO (72.6%) 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
0.29 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.25 years
Q3: 2.81 years
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SARL MECANAUTO (0.29) 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 370.39. 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 0.4x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

370.386

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.361

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
370.39 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 138.02
Med: 211.32
Q3: 315.96
Excellent

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SARL MECANAUTO (370.39) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.36x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.07x
Q3: 2.5x
Good -22 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of SARL MECANAUTO (0.4x) 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: 23 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 81 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 58 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 105 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 197 days of revenue, i.e. 259 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

259 401 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

23 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

81 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

105 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

197 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL MECANAUTO

Positioning of SARL MECANAUTO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'équipements automobiles

Valuation estimate

Based on 265 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SARL MECANAUTO is estimated at 75 495 € (range 35 111€ - 128 773€). With an EBITDA of 23 253€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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 2020
265 transactions
35k€ 75k€ 128k€
75 495 € Range: 35 111€ - 128 773€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
23 253 € × 2.4x
Estimation 55 301 €
18 857€ - 88 607€
Revenue Multiple 30%
473 576 € × 0.27x
Estimation 126 038 €
72 976€ - 205 553€
Net Income Multiple 20%
14 936 € × 3.4x
Estimation 50 167 €
18 954€ - 114 017€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 265 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 MECANAUTO

What is the revenue of SARL MECANAUTO ?

The revenue of SARL MECANAUTO in 2020 is 474 k€.

Is SARL MECANAUTO profitable?

Yes, SARL MECANAUTO generated a net profit of 15 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SARL MECANAUTO ?

The headquarters of SARL MECANAUTO is located in SAINT-LOUIS (97450), in the department La Reunion.

Where to find the tax return of SARL MECANAUTO ?

The tax return of SARL MECANAUTO 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 MECANAUTO operate?

SARL MECANAUTO 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.