V.D. AUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

V.D. AUTO is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in TERNANT (17400), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 961 k€. 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 - V.D. AUTO (SIREN 451025050)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 960 817 € 888 954 € 869 951 € 932 906 € 950 083 € 862 748 € 891 024 €
Net income 11 562 € 7 608 € 1 737 € 27 443 € 32 820 € 11 843 € 13 826 €
EBITDA -4 217 € 2 474 € -11 089 € 26 102 € 37 044 € 9 366 € 14 255 €
Net margin 1.2% 0.9% 0.2% 2.9% 3.5% 1.4% 1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, V.D. AUTO achieves revenue of 961 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +1.1%). Vs 2022: +8%. After deducting consumption (800 k€), gross margin stands at 161 k€, i.e. a rate of 17%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -4 k€, representing -0.4% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 12 k€, i.e. 1.2% 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

960 817 €

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

161 280 €

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

-4 217 €

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

14 467 €

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

11 562 €

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

-0.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 11%. 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 78%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

10.549%

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

78.384%

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

-0.841%

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

-2.185

Solvency indicators evolution
V.D. AUTO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.55 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 5.33
Med: 46.56
Q3: 142.38
Good

In 2023, the debt ratio of V.D. AUTO (10.55) 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
78.38% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 10.96%
Med: 26.91%
Q3: 51.24%
Excellent

In 2023, the financial autonomy of V.D. AUTO (78.4%) 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
-2.19 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.51 years
Q3: 4.09 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of V.D. AUTO (-2.19) 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 747.43. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

747.43

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

-16.078

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
747.43 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 135.08
Med: 203.8
Q3: 381.44
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of V.D. AUTO (747.43) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
-16.08x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.09x
Q3: 18.92x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of V.D. AUTO (-16.1x) 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: 11 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 6 days. The company must finance 5 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 30 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 40 days of revenue, i.e. 107 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +55%, 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

107 016 €

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

11 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

6 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

30 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

40 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
V.D. AUTO

Positioning of V.D. AUTO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 149 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of V.D. AUTO is estimated at 82 566 € (range 43 186€ - 197 259€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x (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
149 transactions
43k€ 82k€ 197k€
82 566 € Range: 43 186€ - 197 259€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
960 817 € × 0.13x
Estimation 121 700 €
68 004€ - 300 430€
Net Income Multiple 20%
11 562 € × 2.1x
Estimation 23 865 €
5 962€ - 42 503€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 149 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 V.D. AUTO

What is the revenue of V.D. AUTO ?

The revenue of V.D. AUTO in 2023 is 961 k€.

Is V.D. AUTO profitable?

Yes, V.D. AUTO generated a net profit of 12 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of V.D. AUTO ?

The headquarters of V.D. AUTO is located in TERNANT (17400), in the department Charente-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of V.D. AUTO ?

The tax return of V.D. 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 V.D. AUTO operate?

V.D. AUTO 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.