W-AUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

W-AUTO is a French company founded 8 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in TULETTE (26790), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 180 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 - W-AUTO (SIREN 838438208)
Indicator 2020 2018
Revenue 180 393 € 139 505 €
Net income 12 554 € 1 913 €
EBITDA 14 761 € 2 250 €
Net margin 7.0% 1.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, W-AUTO achieves revenue of 180 k€. Vs 2018, growth of +29% (140 k€ -> 180 k€). After deducting consumption (132 k€), gross margin stands at 49 k€, i.e. a rate of 27%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 15 k€, representing 8.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.6 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 13 k€, i.e. 7.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

180 393 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

48 799 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

14 761 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

14 202 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

12 554 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

8.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 117%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 35%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 7.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

116.554%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

34.978%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

7.262%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

98.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
116.55 2020
2018
2020
Q1: 8.93
Med: 66.63
Q3: 191.38
Average -15 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of W-AUTO (116.55) 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
34.98% 2020
2018
2020
Q1: 13.1%
Med: 28.88%
Q3: 52.82%
Good -19 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of W-AUTO (35.0%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2020
2018
2020
Q1: -0.02 years
Med: 0.52 years
Q3: 5.33 years
Good

In 2020, the repayment capacity of W-AUTO (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 100.60. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

100.599

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

-0.257

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
100.6 2020
2018
2020
Q1: 139.3
Med: 207.34
Q3: 371.51
Watch -6 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of W-AUTO (100.60) 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
-0.26x 2020
2018
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.35x
Q3: 7.29x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of W-AUTO (-0.3x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 60 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 60 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 65 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). WCR is negative (-49 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

-24 759 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

60 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

65 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

-49 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of W-AUTO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 122 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of W-AUTO is estimated at 28 014 € (range 8 396€ - 85 091€). With an EBITDA of 14 761€, the sector multiple of 2.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.09x (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 2020
122 transactions
8k€ 28k€ 85k€
28 014 € Range: 8 396€ - 85 091€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
14 761 € × 2.0x
Estimation 29 993 €
4 811€ - 90 490€
Revenue Multiple 30%
180 393 € × 0.09x
Estimation 15 539 €
13 095€ - 54 915€
Net Income Multiple 20%
12 554 € × 3.3x
Estimation 41 780 €
10 315€ - 116 859€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 122 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 W-AUTO

What is the revenue of W-AUTO ?

The revenue of W-AUTO in 2020 is 180 k€.

Is W-AUTO profitable?

Yes, W-AUTO generated a net profit of 13 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of W-AUTO ?

The headquarters of W-AUTO is located in TULETTE (26790), in the department Drome.

Where to find the tax return of W-AUTO ?

The tax return of W-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 W-AUTO operate?

W-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.