BH CARROS'LINE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BH CARROS'LINE is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in LA GARDE (83130), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 342 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - BH CARROS'LINE (SIREN 818721318)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 342 102 € 173 856 €
Net income 72 977 € 46 992 €
EBITDA 101 766 € 65 310 €
Net margin 21.3% 27.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, BH CARROS'LINE achieves revenue of 342 k€. Vs 2017, growth of +97% (174 k€ -> 342 k€). After deducting consumption (109 k€), gross margin stands at 234 k€, i.e. a rate of 68%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 102 k€, representing 29.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+97%), EBITDA varies by +56%, reducing margin by 7.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than 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 73 k€, i.e. 21.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

342 102 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

233 557 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

101 766 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

96 214 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

72 977 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

29.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 76%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 22.9% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

76.06%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

36.232%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

22.936%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.801

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

72.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
BH CARROS'LINE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
76.06 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 4.45
Med: 28.77
Q3: 96.28
Average -8 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of BH CARROS'LINE (76.06) 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
36.23% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 16.59%
Med: 39.72%
Q3: 59.69%
Average -23 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of BH CARROS'LINE (36.2%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
0.8 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.28 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of BH CARROS'LINE (0.80) 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 221.41. 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 1.8x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

221.414

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

1.799

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
221.41 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 115.61
Med: 181.05
Q3: 276.25
Good +25 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of BH CARROS'LINE (221.41) 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
1.8x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.82x
Q3: 4.86x
Good

In 2018, the interest coverage of BH CARROS'LINE (1.8x) 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: 47 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 34 days. The company must finance 13 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 29 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 13 days of revenue, i.e. 12 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

12 261 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

47 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

34 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

29 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

13 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BH CARROS'LINE

Positioning of BH CARROS'LINE in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 159 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of BH CARROS'LINE is estimated at 312 159 € (range 170 961€ - 564 759€). With an EBITDA of 101 766€, 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 2018
159 transactions
170k€ 312k€ 564k€
312 159 € Range: 170 961€ - 564 759€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
101 766 € × 4.0x
Estimation 408 932 €
256 625€ - 658 421€
Revenue Multiple 30%
342 102 € × 0.35x
Estimation 119 549 €
63 656€ - 173 297€
Net Income Multiple 20%
72 977 € × 4.9x
Estimation 359 147 €
117 759€ - 917 801€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 159 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 BH CARROS'LINE

What is the revenue of BH CARROS'LINE ?

The revenue of BH CARROS'LINE in 2018 is 342 k€.

Is BH CARROS'LINE profitable?

Yes, BH CARROS'LINE generated a net profit of 73 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of BH CARROS'LINE ?

The headquarters of BH CARROS'LINE is located in LA GARDE (83130), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of BH CARROS'LINE ?

The tax return of BH CARROS'LINE 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 BH CARROS'LINE operate?

BH CARROS'LINE 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.