CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Contrôle technique automobile. Based in SAINT-GREGOIRE (35760), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 318 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES (SIREN 352982573)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 317 607 € 256 122 € 230 464 € 219 768 €
Net income 65 148 € 28 463 € 19 034 € 1 298 €
EBITDA 86 467 € 35 489 € 22 390 € 1 521 €
Net margin 20.5% 11.1% 8.3% 0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES achieves revenue of 318 k€. Over the period 2017-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.1%. Vs 2019, growth of +24% (256 k€ -> 318 k€). After deducting consumption (17 k€), gross margin stands at 301 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 86 k€, representing 27.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +13.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 65 k€, i.e. 20.5% 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

317 607 €

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

300 596 €

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

86 467 €

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

83 341 €

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

65 148 €

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

27.2%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 76%. 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 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 21.5% 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

7.256%

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

75.548%

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

21.537%

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

0.252

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

21.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.26 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 1.49
Med: 21.87
Q3: 81.03
Good

In 2020, the debt ratio of CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTU... (7.26) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
75.55% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 18.57%
Med: 45.65%
Q3: 67.26%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTU... (75.5%) 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
0.25 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.42 years
Q3: 1.78 years
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTU... (0.25) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 441.12. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

441.12

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

0.263

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
441.12 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 138.35
Med: 230.12
Q3: 358.66
Excellent

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTU... (441.12) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.26x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.41x
Q3: 2.4x
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTU... (0.3x) 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: 27 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 34 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 7 days. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-11 days): operations structurally generate cash.

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

-9 995 €

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

27 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

34 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

1 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

-11 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES in its sector

Comparison with sector Contrôle technique automobile

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES is estimated at 262 791 € (range 156 670€ - 577 753€). With an EBITDA of 86 467€, 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
156k€ 262k€ 577k€
262 791 € Range: 156 670€ - 577 753€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
86 467 € × 3.5x
Estimation 306 477 €
198 950€ - 703 113€
Revenue Multiple 30%
317 607 € × 0.62x
Estimation 195 387 €
103 558€ - 330 862€
Net Income Multiple 20%
65 148 € × 3.9x
Estimation 254 683 €
130 640€ - 634 690€

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 CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES

What is the revenue of CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES ?

The revenue of CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES in 2020 is 318 k€.

Is CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES profitable?

Yes, CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES generated a net profit of 65 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES ?

The headquarters of CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES is located in SAINT-GREGOIRE (35760), in the department Ille-et-Vilaine.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES ?

The tax return of CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES 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 CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES operate?

CENTRE CONTROLES DES ESTUAIRES operates in the sector Contrôle technique automobile (NAF code 71.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.