SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de carrosseries et remorques. Based in PAU (64000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 6.3 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 - SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE (SIREN 403528235)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 6 293 060 € 5 830 471 € 5 743 733 € 5 765 116 € 6 098 924 € 7 741 729 € 6 701 425 € 5 486 569 €
Net income 288 467 € 220 477 € 155 879 € 125 604 € 37 743 € 343 370 € 142 656 € 89 462 €
EBITDA 334 441 € 281 936 € 182 324 € 209 421 € 246 242 € 486 153 € 215 737 € 85 270 €
Net margin 4.6% 3.8% 2.7% 2.2% 0.6% 4.4% 2.1% 1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE achieves revenue of 6.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +2.0%). Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (2.6 M€), gross margin stands at 3.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 59%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 334 k€, representing 5.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 288 k€, i.e. 4.6% 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

6 293 060 €

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

3 720 646 €

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

334 441 €

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

413 389 €

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

288 467 €

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

5.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 24%. 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 50%. 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 2.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.1% 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

24.488%

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

49.572%

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

3.088%

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

1.966

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

11.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
24.49 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.79
Med: 27.7
Q3: 79.01
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSE... (24.49) 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
49.57% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 20.53%
Med: 39.52%
Q3: 57.49%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSE... (49.6%) 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
1.97 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.89 years
Q3: 2.67 years
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSE... (1.97) 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 277.46. 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 7.1x. 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

277.465

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

7.142

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
277.46 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 153.1
Med: 220.25
Q3: 325.12
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSE... (277.46) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
7.14x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.31x
Q3: 8.74x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSE... (7.1x) 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: 74 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. The company must finance 18 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 76 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 128 days of revenue, i.e. 2.2 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

2 231 519 €

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

74 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

56 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

76 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

128 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de carrosseries et remorques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (31 transactions). This range of 271 673€ to 765 177€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
271k€ 522k€ 765k€
522 194 € Range: 271 673€ - 765 177€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 31 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 SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE

What is the revenue of SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE ?

The revenue of SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE in 2024 is 6.3 M€.

Is SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE generated a net profit of 288 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE is located in PAU (64000), in the department Pyrenees-Atlantiques.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE ?

The tax return of SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE 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 SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE operate?

SOCIETE NOUVELLE CARROSSERIE LAHITTE operates in the sector Fabrication de carrosseries et remorques (NAF code 29.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.