CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Contrôle technique automobile. Based in SAINT-PIERRE-DES-CORPS (37700), 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 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD (SIREN 390163046)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 193 456 € 178 618 € 186 905 € 169 337 €
Net income 21 388 € 18 681 € 7 408 € 7 204 €
EBITDA 19 046 € 17 718 € 3 630 € 6 026 €
Net margin 11.1% 10.5% 4.0% 4.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD achieves revenue of 193 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +4.5%). Vs 2016: +8%. After deducting consumption (-383 €), gross margin stands at 194 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 19 k€, representing 9.8% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 21 k€, i.e. 11.1% 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

193 456 €

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

193 839 €

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

19 046 €

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

24 910 €

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

21 388 €

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

9.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 21%. 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 38%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.0% 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

21.194%

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

37.908%

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

8.028%

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

1.564

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
21.19 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 1.73
Med: 21.99
Q3: 86.93
Good -26 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD (21.19) 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
37.91% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 13.56%
Med: 40.57%
Q3: 64.72%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD (37.9%) 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
1.56 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.5 years
Q3: 2.03 years
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD (1.56) 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 143.28. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

143.279

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
143.28 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 84.52
Med: 161.01
Q3: 282.6
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD (143.28) 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
0.0x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.04x
Q3: 4.71x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD (0.0x) 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: 17 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 208 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 191 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 277 days of revenue, i.e. 149 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2017, WCR increased by +208%, requiring additional financing.

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

148 628 €

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

17 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

208 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

2 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

277 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD

Positioning of CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD in its sector

Comparison with sector Contrôle technique automobile

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD is estimated at 77 184 € (range 32 501€ - 130 967€). With an EBITDA of 19 046€, the sector multiple of 3.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.54x (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 2017
67 tx
32k€ 77k€ 130k€
77 184 € Range: 32 501€ - 130 967€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
19 046 € × 3.6x
Estimation 68 676 €
20 356€ - 104 577€
Revenue Multiple 30%
193 456 € × 0.54x
Estimation 104 180 €
58 955€ - 178 791€
Net Income Multiple 20%
21 388 € × 2.7x
Estimation 57 963 €
23 185€ - 125 207€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD

What is the revenue of CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD ?

The revenue of CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD in 2017 is 193 k€.

Is CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD profitable?

Yes, CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD generated a net profit of 21 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD ?

The headquarters of CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD is located in SAINT-PIERRE-DES-CORPS (37700), in the department Indre-et-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD ?

The tax return of CENTRE DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD 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 DE CONTROLE BLANCHARD operate?

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