VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in LILLE (59000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 8.0 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 - VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS (SIREN 429640063)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 8 016 939 € 9 891 164 € 8 072 492 € 4 595 136 € 5 708 887 € 8 216 163 € 8 747 564 € 7 185 573 € 5 761 172 €
Net income -129 211 € 29 391 € -61 021 € -157 589 € -157 775 € 1 391 € 51 457 € 95 114 € 57 537 €
EBITDA -49 927 € 86 872 € -76 276 € -144 079 € -122 815 € 139 475 € 88 517 € 130 771 € 132 162 €
Net margin -1.6% 0.3% -0.8% -3.4% -2.8% 0.0% 0.6% 1.3% 1.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS achieves revenue of 8.0 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.2%). Significant drop of -19% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (5.7 M€), gross margin stands at 2.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 29%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -50 k€, representing -0.6% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -129 k€ (-1.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

8 016 939 €

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

2 295 215 €

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

-49 927 €

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

-122 205 €

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

-129 211 €

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

-0.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 257%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 14%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

257.304%

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

14.225%

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

-1.148%

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

-15.519

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

24.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
257.3 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.09
Med: 38.32
Q3: 128.11
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS (257.30) 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
14.22% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.26%
Q3: 53.13%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS (14.2%) 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
-15.52 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS (-15.52) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 180.11. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

180.111

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

-74.2

Liquidity indicators evolution
VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
180.11 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.95
Med: 200.57
Q3: 385.86
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS (180.11) 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
-74.2x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.07x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS (-74.2x) 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: 47 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 76 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 29 days. Inventory turnover is 71 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 134 days of revenue, i.e. 3.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +134%, 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

2 993 846 €

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

47 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

76 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

71 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

134 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS

Positioning of VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS 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 VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS is estimated at 1 285 938 € (range 587 306€ - 2 269 045€). 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
587k€ 1285k€ 2269k€
1 285 938 € Range: 587 306€ - 2 269 045€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
8 016 939 € × 0.16x = 1 285 938 €
Range: 587 307€ - 2 269 046€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)

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Frequently asked questions about VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS

What is the revenue of VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS ?

The revenue of VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS in 2024 is 8.0 M€.

Is VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS profitable?

VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS ?

The headquarters of VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS is located in LILLE (59000), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS ?

The tax return of VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS 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 VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS operate?

VALAUTO PROFESSIONNELS 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.