SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in VARENNES-VAUZELLES (58640), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 44.6 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 - SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 523229268)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 44 612 109 € 38 783 171 € 33 062 905 € 33 295 422 € 36 742 515 € 36 039 141 € 34 525 250 €
Net income 539 507 € 452 621 € -168 056 € -465 982 € 99 537 € -139 247 € 234 489 €
EBITDA 1 136 191 € 974 866 € -160 466 € -876 511 € -120 615 € -489 003 € 422 023 €
Net margin 1.2% 1.2% -0.5% -1.4% 0.3% -0.4% 0.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 44.6 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +3.3%). Vs 2023, growth of +15% (38.8 M€ -> 44.6 M€). After deducting consumption (36.5 M€), gross margin stands at 8.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 18%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.1 M€, representing 2.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 540 k€, i.e. 1.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

44 612 109 €

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

8 069 777 €

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

1 136 191 €

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

943 369 €

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

539 507 €

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

2.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 97%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 16%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 1.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

96.945%

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

15.898%

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

1.122%

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

4.854

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

38.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
96.94 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 4.07
Med: 38.27
Q3: 128.18
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES (96.94) 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
15.9% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.27%
Q3: 53.17%
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES (15.9%) 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
4.85 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES (4.85) 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 132.34. 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 14.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

132.345

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

14.435

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
132.34 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 133.15
Med: 200.63
Q3: 386.16
Watch -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES (132.34) 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
14.44x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.16x
Good +38 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES (14.4x) 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: 5 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 80 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 75 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 83 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 92 days of revenue, i.e. 11.3 M€ to permanently finance.

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

11 346 198 €

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

5 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

80 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

83 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

92 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES

Positioning of SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES 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 SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 3 344 731 € (range 1 473 357€ - 6 046 487€). With an EBITDA of 1 136 191€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. 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
1473k€ 3344k€ 6046k€
3 344 731 € Range: 1 473 357€ - 6 046 487€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 136 191 € × 1.6x
Estimation 1 832 933 €
682 067€ - 2 729 032€
Revenue Multiple 30%
44 612 109 € × 0.16x
Estimation 7 155 901 €
3 268 205€ - 12 626 629€
Net Income Multiple 20%
539 507 € × 2.6x
Estimation 1 407 472 €
759 312€ - 4 469 912€

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES in 2024 is 44.6 M€.

Is SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 540 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES is located in VARENNES-VAUZELLES (58640), in the department Nievre.

Where to find the tax return of SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of SIMONNEAU 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 SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES operate?

SIMONNEAU AUTOMOBILES 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.