WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in DUNKERQUE (59640), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 26.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 413912072)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 26 739 825 € 30 771 342 € 25 487 189 € 23 504 543 € 21 314 346 € 23 047 588 € 24 001 588 € 22 551 809 €
Net income 111 191 € 115 978 € 265 537 € 121 711 € 202 688 € 211 570 € 99 617 € 127 472 €
EBITDA 334 354 € 259 845 € 474 998 € 157 087 € 394 948 € 317 067 € 218 299 € 303 473 €
Net margin 0.4% 0.4% 1.0% 0.5% 1.0% 0.9% 0.4% 0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 26.7 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +2.2%). Significant drop of -13% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (22.5 M€), gross margin stands at 4.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 16%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 334 k€, representing 1.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 111 k€, i.e. 0.4% 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

26 739 825 €

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

4 249 895 €

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

334 354 €

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

225 598 €

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

111 191 €

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

1.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 0.6% 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

0.0%

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

21.905%

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

0.568%

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

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

41.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.07
Med: 38.27
Q3: 128.18
Excellent -22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
21.91% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.27%
Q3: 53.17%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES (21.9%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES (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 122.01. 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 45.5x. 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

122.01

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

45.522

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
122.01 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.15
Med: 200.63
Q3: 386.16
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES (122.01) 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
45.52x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.16x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES (45.5x) 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: 102 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 88 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 96 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 113 days of revenue, i.e. 8.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +68%, 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

8 371 437 €

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

102 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

96 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

113 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES

Positioning of WESTHOEK 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 WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 1 614 451 € (range 719 330€ - 2 856 255€). With an EBITDA of 334 354€, 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
719k€ 1614k€ 2856k€
1 614 451 € Range: 719 330€ - 2 856 255€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
334 354 € × 1.6x
Estimation 539 389 €
200 716€ - 803 089€
Revenue Multiple 30%
26 739 825 € × 0.16x
Estimation 4 289 139 €
1 958 913€ - 7 568 211€
Net Income Multiple 20%
111 191 € × 2.6x
Estimation 290 076 €
156 492€ - 921 237€

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 WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES in 2024 is 26.7 M€.

Is WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 111 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES is located in DUNKERQUE (59640), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of WESTHOEK 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 WESTHOEK AUTOMOBILES operate?

WESTHOEK 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.