VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 31 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in AVIGNON (84000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 64.9 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 - VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 397658931)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 64 902 217 € 58 050 140 € 46 601 268 € 42 659 651 € 32 579 458 € 36 043 460 € 34 661 353 € 32 353 687 € 26 976 016 €
Net income 542 244 € 1 207 254 € 1 130 920 € 853 256 € 230 792 € 151 542 € 531 281 € 559 348 € 294 024 €
EBITDA 694 263 € 1 264 375 € 1 132 677 € 664 495 € 146 923 € 119 221 € 571 621 € 350 035 € 349 793 €
Net margin 0.8% 2.1% 2.4% 2.0% 0.7% 0.4% 1.5% 1.7% 1.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 64.9 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.6%. Vs 2023, growth of +12% (58.1 M€ -> 64.9 M€). After deducting consumption (55.5 M€), gross margin stands at 9.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 15%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 694 k€, representing 1.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 542 k€, i.e. 0.8% 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

64 902 217 €

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

9 448 252 €

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

694 263 €

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

719 183 €

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

542 244 €

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

1.1%

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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 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 0.8% 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

27.321%

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

21.225%

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

0.783%

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

0.869

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

26.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
27.32 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.09
Med: 38.32
Q3: 128.11
Good +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUT... (27.32) 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
21.23% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.26%
Q3: 53.13%
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUT... (21.2%) 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
0.87 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Average +24 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUT... (0.87) 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 124.32. 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 31.2x. 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

124.319

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

31.219

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
124.32 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.95
Med: 200.57
Q3: 385.86
Watch -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUT... (124.32) 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
31.22x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.07x
Excellent +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUT... (31.2x) 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: 14 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 53 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 39 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 57 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 68 days of revenue, i.e. 12.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +52%, 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

12 324 931 €

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

14 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

53 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

57 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

68 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES 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 VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 3 966 070 € (range 1 787 406€ - 7 243 107€). With an EBITDA of 694 263€, 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
1787k€ 3966k€ 7243k€
3 966 070 € Range: 1 787 406€ - 7 243 107€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
694 263 € × 1.6x
Estimation 1 120 003 €
416 773€ - 1 667 559€
Revenue Multiple 30%
64 902 217 € × 0.16x
Estimation 10 410 488 €
4 754 623€ - 18 369 367€
Net Income Multiple 20%
542 244 € × 2.6x
Estimation 1 414 612 €
763 165€ - 4 492 589€

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 VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES in 2024 is 64.9 M€.

Is VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 542 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES is located in AVIGNON (84000), in the department Vaucluse.

Where to find the tax return of VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES 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 VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES operate?

VAUCLUSIENNE DE DISTRIBUTION AUTOMOBILES 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.