AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Contrôle technique automobile. Based in GARDANNE (13120), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 187 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 - AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES (SIREN 383353794)
Indicator 2019 2018
Revenue 187 457 € 203 856 €
Net income 18 042 € 21 444 €
EBITDA 39 881 € 38 964 €
Net margin 9.6% 10.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES achieves revenue of 187 k€. Slight decline of -8% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 187 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 40 k€, representing 21.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 18 k€, i.e. 9.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

187 457 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

187 457 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

39 881 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

21 196 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

18 042 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

21.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 72%. 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 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 13.2% 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 (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

5.854%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

71.795%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

13.161%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.184

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

22.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.85 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 1.02
Med: 16.15
Q3: 58.33
Good +8 pts over 2 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES (5.85) 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
71.8% 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 16.47%
Med: 47.09%
Q3: 69.02%
Excellent

In 2019, the financial autonomy of AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES (71.8%) 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
0.18 years 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.33 years
Q3: 1.44 years
Good +14 pts over 2 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES (0.18) 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 285.22. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

285.224

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
285.22 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 107.4
Med: 195.83
Q3: 339.66
Good

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES (285.22) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.63x
Q3: 2.69x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES (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: 7 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 57 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 50 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 18 days of revenue, i.e. 9 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

9 420 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

7 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

57 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

18 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES

Positioning of AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Contrôle technique automobile

Valuation estimate

Based on 60 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES is estimated at 62 079 € (range 23 841€ - 114 977€). With an EBITDA of 39 881€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.52x (in line with sector norms). 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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
60 tx
23k€ 62k€ 114k€
62 079 € Range: 23 841€ - 114 977€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
39 881 € × 1.1x
Estimation 43 821 €
9 818€ - 84 566€
Revenue Multiple 30%
187 457 € × 0.52x
Estimation 97 161 €
38 086€ - 171 598€
Net Income Multiple 20%
18 042 € × 3.1x
Estimation 55 105 €
37 535€ - 106 074€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 60 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 AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES

What is the revenue of AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES ?

The revenue of AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES in 2019 is 187 k€.

Is AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES profitable?

Yes, AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES generated a net profit of 18 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES ?

The headquarters of AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES is located in GARDANNE (13120), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES ?

The tax return of AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES 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 AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES operate?

AUTO CONTROLE SERVICES operates in the sector Contrôle technique automobile (NAF code 71.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.