AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Contrôle technique automobile. Based in MARSEILLE (13015), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 336 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 TECHNIQUE LYON (SIREN 807385067)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 336 360 € 200 473 € 263 105 € 153 969 €
Net income 41 383 € 38 863 € 83 660 € 24 133 €
EBITDA 146 043 € 88 317 € 144 187 € 52 172 €
Net margin 12.3% 19.4% 31.8% 15.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON achieves revenue of 336 k€. Over the period 2016-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +21.6%. Vs 2019, growth of +68% (200 k€ -> 336 k€). After deducting consumption (403 €), gross margin stands at 336 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 146 k€, representing 43.4% 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 41 k€, i.e. 12.3% 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

336 360 €

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

335 957 €

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

146 043 €

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

52 878 €

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

41 383 €

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

43.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 27%. 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 63%. 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 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 22.0% 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 (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

27.446%

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

62.931%

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

21.955%

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

0.858

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

54.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
27.45 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 1.49
Med: 21.87
Q3: 81.03
Average +27 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON (27.45) 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
62.93% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 18.57%
Med: 45.65%
Q3: 67.26%
Good

In 2020, the financial autonomy of AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON (62.9%) 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
0.86 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.42 years
Q3: 1.78 years
Average +33 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON (0.86) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 215.22. 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 1.4x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

215.225

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

1.424

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
215.22 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 138.35
Med: 230.12
Q3: 358.66
Average +25 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON (215.22) 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
1.42x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.41x
Q3: 2.4x
Good +38 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON (1.4x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 80 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 74 days. The company must finance 6 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 65 days of revenue, i.e. 61 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +169%, requiring additional financing.

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

60 824 €

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

80 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

74 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

0 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

65 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON

Positioning of AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON in its sector

Comparison with sector Contrôle technique automobile

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON is estimated at 353 252 € (range 217 512€ - 779 532€). With an EBITDA of 146 043€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.62x (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 2020
61 tx
217k€ 353k€ 779k€
353 252 € Range: 217 512€ - 779 532€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
146 043 € × 3.5x
Estimation 517 640 €
336 027€ - 1 187 560€
Revenue Multiple 30%
336 360 € × 0.62x
Estimation 206 924 €
109 673€ - 350 397€
Net Income Multiple 20%
41 383 € × 3.9x
Estimation 161 779 €
82 984€ - 403 165€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 61 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 TECHNIQUE LYON

What is the revenue of AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON ?

The revenue of AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON in 2020 is 336 k€.

Is AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON profitable?

Yes, AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON generated a net profit of 41 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON ?

The headquarters of AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON is located in MARSEILLE (13015), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON ?

The tax return of AUTO TECHNIQUE LYON 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 TECHNIQUE LYON operate?

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