SONIC AUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SONIC AUTO is a French company founded 5 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in LE CANNET-DES-MAURES (83340), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 1.1 M€. 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 - SONIC AUTO (SIREN 884487539)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 1 146 079 € 680 324 € 323 490 € 111 748 €
Net income 166 250 € 89 299 € 19 874 € 16 816 €
EBITDA 262 872 € 135 808 € 36 167 € 22 697 €
Net margin 14.5% 13.1% 6.1% 15.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, SONIC AUTO achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Over the period 2020-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +117.3%. Vs 2022, growth of +68% (680 k€ -> 1.1 M€). After deducting consumption (537 k€), gross margin stands at 609 k€, i.e. a rate of 53%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 263 k€, representing 22.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 166 k€, i.e. 14.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 146 079 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

608 581 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

262 872 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

216 896 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

166 250 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

22.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 27%. 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 55%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 18.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

27.312%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

55.22%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

18.095%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.387

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

71.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
27.31 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 5.17
Med: 28.2
Q3: 82.05
Good -26 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of SONIC AUTO (27.31) 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
55.22% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 19.22%
Med: 41.81%
Q3: 60.16%
Good +40 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of SONIC AUTO (55.2%) 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
0.39 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.6 years
Q3: 2.26 years
Good -29 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of SONIC AUTO (0.39) 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 204.68. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

204.683

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

0.341

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
204.68 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 141.2
Med: 208.62
Q3: 306.07
Average +24 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of SONIC AUTO (204.68) 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
0.34x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.64x
Q3: 3.56x
Average -30 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of SONIC AUTO (0.3x) 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: 30 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 41 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 11 days. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 18 days of revenue, i.e. 58 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2020-2023, WCR increased by +79%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

58 244 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

30 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

41 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

2 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

18 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SONIC AUTO in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 139 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of SONIC AUTO is estimated at 841 236 € (range 433 407€ - 1 502 906€). With an EBITDA of 262 872€, the sector multiple of 4.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2023
139 transactions
433k€ 841k€ 1502k€
841 236 € Range: 433 407€ - 1 502 906€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
262 872 € × 4.1x
Estimation 1 075 511 €
544 258€ - 1 840 652€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 146 079 € × 0.36x
Estimation 407 022 €
277 753€ - 656 159€
Net Income Multiple 20%
166 250 € × 5.5x
Estimation 906 873 €
389 761€ - 1 928 662€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 139 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 SONIC AUTO

What is the revenue of SONIC AUTO ?

The revenue of SONIC AUTO in 2023 is 1.1 M€.

Is SONIC AUTO profitable?

Yes, SONIC AUTO generated a net profit of 166 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of SONIC AUTO ?

The headquarters of SONIC AUTO is located in LE CANNET-DES-MAURES (83340), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of SONIC AUTO ?

The tax return of SONIC 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 SONIC AUTO operate?

SONIC AUTO 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.