CASTA LAVAGES AUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CASTA LAVAGES AUTO is a French company now closed founded 8 years ago, formerly specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in LA VALETTE-DU-VAR (83160), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 105 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 - CASTA LAVAGES AUTO (SIREN 830317889)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 104 933 € 8 079 €
Net income -9 734 € -8 510 €
EBITDA 702 € -6 626 €
Net margin -9.3% -105.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, CASTA LAVAGES AUTO achieves revenue of 105 k€. Vs 2017, growth of +1199% (8 k€ -> 105 k€). After deducting consumption (5 k€), gross margin stands at 100 k€, i.e. a rate of 95%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 702 €, representing 0.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +82.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -10 k€ (-9.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

104 933 €

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

99 535 €

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

702 €

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

-8 898 €

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

-9 734 €

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

0.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -286%. 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 -29%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-285.589%

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

-29.194%

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

-4.948%

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

-9.485

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-285.59 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 4.45
Med: 28.77
Q3: 96.28
Excellent

In 2018, the debt ratio of CASTA LAVAGES AUTO (-285.59) 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
-29.19% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 16.59%
Med: 39.72%
Q3: 59.69%
Watch

In 2018, the financial autonomy of CASTA LAVAGES AUTO (-29.2%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-9.48 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.28 years
Excellent

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CASTA LAVAGES AUTO (-9.48) 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 0.00. Alert: short-term debt exceeds current assets. Risk of payment difficulties without cash reinforcement. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 114.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

0.0

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

114.103

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
0.0 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 115.61
Med: 181.05
Q3: 276.25
Watch

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of CASTA LAVAGES AUTO (0.00) 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
114.1x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.82x
Q3: 4.86x
Excellent +50 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of CASTA LAVAGES AUTO (114.1x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 105 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 105 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-55 days): operations structurally generate cash.

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

-16 106 €

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

0 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

105 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

0 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

-55 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CASTA LAVAGES AUTO 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 CASTA LAVAGES AUTO is estimated at 15 514 € (range 8 428€ - 22 771€). With an EBITDA of 702€, 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
8k€ 15k€ 22k€
15 514 € Range: 8 428€ - 22 771€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
702 € × 4.0x
Estimation 2 821 €
1 770€ - 4 542€
Revenue Multiple 30%
104 933 € × 0.35x
Estimation 36 669 €
19 525€ - 53 155€

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...).

Similar companies (Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers)

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Frequently asked questions about CASTA LAVAGES AUTO

What is the revenue of CASTA LAVAGES AUTO ?

The revenue of CASTA LAVAGES AUTO in 2018 is 105 k€.

Is CASTA LAVAGES AUTO profitable?

CASTA LAVAGES AUTO recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of CASTA LAVAGES AUTO ?

The headquarters of CASTA LAVAGES AUTO is located in LA VALETTE-DU-VAR (83160), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of CASTA LAVAGES AUTO ?

The tax return of CASTA LAVAGES AUTO 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 CASTA LAVAGES AUTO operate?

CASTA LAVAGES AUTO 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.