SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in CHALLANS (85300), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 29.9 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO (SIREN 388255291)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 29 945 534 € 30 770 427 € 24 429 245 € 23 935 291 € 22 675 573 € 24 765 187 € 25 584 090 € 22 387 645 € 20 740 470 €
Net income 405 629 € 695 888 € 761 580 € 766 735 € 834 331 € 636 516 € 600 665 € 372 852 € 483 834 €
EBITDA 645 088 € 1 064 595 € 1 324 673 € 942 253 € 1 267 522 € 922 067 € 883 588 € 549 078 € 661 184 €
Net margin 1.4% 2.3% 3.1% 3.2% 3.7% 2.6% 2.3% 1.7% 2.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO achieves revenue of 29.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.7%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (25.3 M€), gross margin stands at 4.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 16%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 645 k€, representing 2.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 406 k€, i.e. 1.4% 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

29 945 534 €

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

4 659 376 €

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

645 088 €

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

623 644 €

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

405 629 €

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

2.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 44%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.4% 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

44.181%

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

31.431%

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

1.434%

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

0.068

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

26.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
44.18 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.08
Med: 38.33
Q3: 127.96
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO (44.18) 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
31.43% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.78%
Med: 27.25%
Q3: 53.06%
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO (31.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.07 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO (0.07) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 136.77. 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 55.3x. 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

136.771

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

55.318

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
136.77 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.93
Med: 200.61
Q3: 386.05
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO (136.77) 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
55.32x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.1x
Excellent +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO (55.3x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 13 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 57 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 44 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 65 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 102 days of revenue, i.e. 8.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +61%, requiring additional financing.

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

8 470 993 €

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

13 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

57 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

65 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

102 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO 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 SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO is estimated at 2 172 981 € (range 965 931€ - 3 989 522€). With an EBITDA of 645 088€, 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
965k€ 2172k€ 3989k€
2 172 981 € Range: 965 931€ - 3 989 522€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
645 088 € × 1.6x
Estimation 1 040 673 €
387 253€ - 1 549 445€
Revenue Multiple 30%
29 945 534 € × 0.16x
Estimation 4 803 343 €
2 193 758€ - 8 475 527€
Net Income Multiple 20%
405 629 € × 2.6x
Estimation 1 058 209 €
570 890€ - 3 360 709€

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 SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO

What is the revenue of SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO ?

The revenue of SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO in 2024 is 29.9 M€.

Is SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO profitable?

Yes, SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO generated a net profit of 406 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO ?

The headquarters of SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO is located in CHALLANS (85300), in the department Vendee.

Where to find the tax return of SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO ?

The tax return of SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO 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 SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO operate?

SOC NOUVELLE VENDEE AUTO 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.