VAYCAR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VAYCAR is a French company founded 3 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in SAINT-ETIENNE (42000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 186 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - VAYCAR (SIREN 949103410)
Indicator 2024 2023
Revenue 186 216 € 32 480 €
Net income 17 987 € -5 324 €
EBITDA 20 580 € -5 324 €
Net margin 9.7% -16.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VAYCAR achieves revenue of 186 k€. Vs 2023, growth of +473% (32 k€ -> 186 k€). After deducting consumption (137 k€), gross margin stands at 49 k€, i.e. a rate of 26%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 21 k€, representing 11.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +27.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 18 k€, i.e. 9.7% 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

186 216 €

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

49 295 €

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

20 580 €

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

20 580 €

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

17 987 €

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

11.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 335%. 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 71%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 9.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

334.556%

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

71.232%

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

9.659%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
334.56 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 4.08
Med: 38.33
Q3: 127.96
Average +50 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of VAYCAR (334.56) 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
71.23% 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 10.78%
Med: 27.25%
Q3: 53.06%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of VAYCAR (71.2%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Good +16 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of VAYCAR (0.00) 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 127.05. 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

127.051

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
VAYCAR

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
127.05 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 132.93
Med: 200.61
Q3: 386.05
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VAYCAR (127.05) 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
0.0x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.1x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of VAYCAR (0.0x) 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: 9 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 1 days. The company must finance 8 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 113 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 25 days of revenue, i.e. 13 k€ 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

12 687 €

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

9 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

1 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

113 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

25 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of VAYCAR 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 VAYCAR is estimated at 34 945 € (range 15 332€ - 70 332€). With an EBITDA of 20 580€, 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
15k€ 34k€ 70k€
34 945 € Range: 15 332€ - 70 332€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
20 580 € × 1.6x
Estimation 33 200 €
12 354€ - 49 431€
Revenue Multiple 30%
186 216 € × 0.16x
Estimation 29 870 €
13 642€ - 52 705€
Net Income Multiple 20%
17 987 € × 2.6x
Estimation 46 925 €
25 315€ - 149 026€

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 VAYCAR

What is the revenue of VAYCAR ?

The revenue of VAYCAR in 2024 is 186 k€.

Is VAYCAR profitable?

Yes, VAYCAR generated a net profit of 18 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VAYCAR ?

The headquarters of VAYCAR is located in SAINT-ETIENNE (42000), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of VAYCAR ?

The tax return of VAYCAR 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 VAYCAR operate?

VAYCAR 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.