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ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES (08000), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 566 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 - ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO (SIREN 380201285)
Indicator 2016
Revenue 566 428 €
Net income 46 917 €
EBITDA 106 588 €
Net margin 8.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO achieves revenue of 566 k€. After deducting consumption (11 k€), gross margin stands at 555 k€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 107 k€, representing 18.8% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 47 k€, i.e. 8.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

566 428 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

555 042 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

106 588 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

57 066 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

46 917 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

18.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 89%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 16.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

3.781%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

89.377%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

16.738%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

0.536

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

38.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.78 2016
2016
Q1: 1.98
Med: 27.54
Q3: 104.65
Good

In 2016, the debt ratio of ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO (3.78) 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
89.38% 2016
2016
Q1: 14.34%
Med: 36.62%
Q3: 57.45%
Excellent

In 2016, the financial autonomy of ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO (89.4%) 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
0.54 years 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.58 years
Q3: 2.58 years
Good

In 2016, the repayment capacity of ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO (0.54) 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 162.97. 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 0.9x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

162.973

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

0.865

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
162.97 2016
2016
Q1: 107.1
Med: 167.82
Q3: 255.42
Average

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO (162.97) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.86x 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 6.75x
Average

In 2016, the interest coverage of ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO (0.9x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 9 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 8 days. WCR is negative (-29 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

-46 079 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

1 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

9 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

-29 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO

Positioning of ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 1254 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO is estimated at 314 425 € (range 147 692€ - 580 625€). With an EBITDA of 106 588€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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 2016
1254 transactions
147k€ 314k€ 580k€
314 425 € Range: 147 692€ - 580 625€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
106 588 € × 4.0x
Estimation 425 147 €
192 244€ - 772 265€
Revenue Multiple 30%
566 428 € × 0.35x
Estimation 196 898 €
111 467€ - 343 006€
Net Income Multiple 20%
46 917 € × 4.6x
Estimation 213 910 €
90 652€ - 457 958€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1254 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 ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO

What is the revenue of ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO ?

The revenue of ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO in 2016 is 566 k€.

Is ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO profitable?

Yes, ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO generated a net profit of 47 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO ?

The headquarters of ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO is located in CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES (08000), in the department Ardennes.

Where to find the tax return of ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO ?

The tax return of ARDENNES LAVAGE 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 ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO operate?

ARDENNES LAVAGE AUTO operates in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.