AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in GARDANNE (13120), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 193 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 - AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE (SIREN 809170038)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 192 710 € 135 727 €
Net income 1 232 € 1 785 €
EBITDA 14 429 € 8 904 €
Net margin 0.6% 1.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE achieves revenue of 193 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +42% (136 k€ -> 193 k€). After deducting consumption (79 k€), gross margin stands at 114 k€, i.e. a rate of 59%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 14 k€, representing 7.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1 k€, i.e. 0.6% 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

192 710 €

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

113 554 €

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

14 429 €

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

6 069 €

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

1 232 €

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

7.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 767%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 60%. 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 4.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 5.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

767.26%

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

60.182%

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

5.776%

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

4.08

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

65.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
767.26 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 4.23
Med: 29.04
Q3: 102.17
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE (767.26) 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
60.18% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 16.27%
Med: 38.25%
Q3: 57.8%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE (60.2%) 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
4.08 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.61 years
Q3: 2.55 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE (4.08) 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 104.20. 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 14.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

104.205

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

14.346

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
104.2 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 111.29
Med: 170.16
Q3: 256.29
Watch -26 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE (104.20) 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
14.35x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.09x
Q3: 5.77x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE (14.3x) 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: 26 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 25 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-6 days): operations structurally generate cash.

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

-3 342 €

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

26 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

25 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

5 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

-6 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 151 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE is estimated at 48 046 € (range 24 145€ - 88 760€). With an EBITDA of 14 429€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.31x (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 2017
151 transactions
24k€ 48k€ 88k€
48 046 € Range: 24 145€ - 88 760€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
14 429 € × 4.0x
Estimation 57 671 €
23 501€ - 108 500€
Revenue Multiple 30%
192 710 € × 0.31x
Estimation 60 515 €
39 778€ - 108 084€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 232 € × 4.3x
Estimation 5 281 €
2 308€ - 10 425€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 151 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 AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE

What is the revenue of AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE ?

The revenue of AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE in 2017 is 193 k€.

Is AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE profitable?

Yes, AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE generated a net profit of 1 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE ?

The headquarters of AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE is located in GARDANNE (13120), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE ?

The tax return of AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE 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 AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE operate?

AUTOMOBILE ZERBIB MECANIQUE 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.