AUTO SERVICE HOCHE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AUTO SERVICE HOCHE is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in MALAKOFF (92240), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 605 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 SERVICE HOCHE (SIREN 338676786)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 604 603 € 556 181 €
Net income 16 080 € 3 092 €
EBITDA 17 923 € 3 107 €
Net margin 2.7% 0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, AUTO SERVICE HOCHE achieves revenue of 605 k€. Vs 2016: +9%. After deducting consumption (212 k€), gross margin stands at 392 k€, i.e. a rate of 65%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 18 k€, representing 3.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 16 k€, i.e. 2.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

604 603 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

392 347 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

17 923 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

16 438 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

16 080 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.0%

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Liabilities

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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 50%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 3.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

49.647%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

3.335%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

8.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
AUTO SERVICE HOCHE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 6.27
Med: 47.57
Q3: 153.71
Excellent

In 2017, the debt ratio of AUTO SERVICE HOCHE (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
49.65% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 13.26%
Med: 28.95%
Q3: 53.73%
Good

In 2017, the financial autonomy of AUTO SERVICE HOCHE (49.6%) 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 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.62 years
Q3: 3.93 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of AUTO SERVICE HOCHE (0.00) 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 181.57. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

181.567

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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
AUTO SERVICE HOCHE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
181.57 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 126.1
Med: 173.81
Q3: 307.05
Good

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of AUTO SERVICE HOCHE (181.57) 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 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.24x
Q3: 9.78x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of AUTO SERVICE HOCHE (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: 54 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 48 days. The company must finance 6 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 16 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 59 days of revenue, i.e. 99 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

98 732 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

54 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

48 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

16 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

59 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AUTO SERVICE HOCHE

Positioning of AUTO SERVICE HOCHE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of AUTO SERVICE HOCHE is estimated at 60 373 € (range 27 208€ - 136 307€). With an EBITDA of 17 923€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
98 tx
27k€ 60k€ 136k€
60 373 € Range: 27 208€ - 136 307€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
17 923 € × 3.5x
Estimation 61 951 €
17 442€ - 107 380€
Revenue Multiple 30%
604 603 € × 0.11x
Estimation 68 280 €
48 777€ - 203 375€
Net Income Multiple 20%
16 080 € × 2.8x
Estimation 44 571 €
19 271€ - 108 024€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)

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Frequently asked questions about AUTO SERVICE HOCHE

What is the revenue of AUTO SERVICE HOCHE ?

The revenue of AUTO SERVICE HOCHE in 2017 is 605 k€.

Is AUTO SERVICE HOCHE profitable?

Yes, AUTO SERVICE HOCHE generated a net profit of 16 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of AUTO SERVICE HOCHE ?

The headquarters of AUTO SERVICE HOCHE is located in MALAKOFF (92240), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of AUTO SERVICE HOCHE ?

The tax return of AUTO SERVICE HOCHE 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 SERVICE HOCHE operate?

AUTO SERVICE HOCHE 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.