VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE is a French company founded 54 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in CRETEIL (94000), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 478.6 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 - VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE (SIREN 017251067)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 478 617 000 € 423 981 000 € 371 713 000 € 274 648 000 € 253 165 664 € 263 344 571 € 239 205 644 € 116 106 317 € 93 598 774 €
Net income -59 258 000 € -52 908 000 € 3 637 000 € -15 170 000 € -9 114 349 € -3 752 473 € 9 932 207 € -16 111 739 € -17 662 482 €
EBITDA -229 748 000 € -196 723 000 € -93 744 000 € -86 536 000 € -74 977 754 € -87 974 730 € -83 499 688 € -71 688 299 € -69 678 852 €
Net margin -12.4% -12.5% 1.0% -5.5% -3.6% -1.4% 4.2% -13.9% -18.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE achieves revenue of 478.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +22.6%. Vs 2023, growth of +13% (424.0 M€ -> 478.6 M€). After deducting consumption (27.3 M€), gross margin stands at 451.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 94%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -229.7 M€, representing -48.0% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -59.3 M€ (-12.4% 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

478 617 000 €

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

451 366 000 €

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

-229 748 000 €

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

-69 220 000 €

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

-59 258 000 €

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

-47.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 418%. 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 5%. 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

417.65%

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

4.587%

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

-11.056%

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

-1.488

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
417.65 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.24
Q3: 42.82
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING... (417.65) 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
4.59% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.26%
Med: 37.88%
Q3: 61.35%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING... (4.6%) 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
-1.49 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING... (-1.49) 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 104.76. 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

104.762

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

-3.657

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
104.76 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 148.99
Med: 229.96
Q3: 405.09
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING... (104.76) 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
-3.66x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.04x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING... (-3.7x) 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: 142 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 131 days. The company must finance 11 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 196 days of revenue, i.e. 260.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +1315%, 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

260 516 019 €

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

142 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

131 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

6 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

196 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 69 275 302€ to 119 294 184€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
69275k€ 80059k€ 119294k€
80 059 193 € Range: 69 275 302€ - 119 294 184€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE

What is the revenue of VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE ?

The revenue of VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE in 2024 is 478.6 M€.

Is VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE profitable?

VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE ?

The headquarters of VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE is located in CRETEIL (94000), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE ?

The tax return of VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE 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 VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE operate?

VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.