CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Contrôle technique automobile. Based in LA PENNE-SUR-HUVEAUNE (13821), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 545 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 TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN (SIREN 383790243)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016 2015 2015
Revenue 544 520 € 484 826 € 474 070 € 428 416 € 339 307 €
Net income 75 652 € 61 696 € 59 170 € 51 041 € 23 918 €
EBITDA 106 785 € 85 481 € 92 032 € 74 076 € 37 701 €
Net margin 13.9% 12.7% 12.5% 11.9% 7.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN achieves revenue of 545 k€. Over the period 2015-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +17.1%. Vs 2017, growth of +12% (485 k€ -> 545 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 545 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 107 k€, representing 19.6% of 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 76 k€, i.e. 13.9% 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

544 520 €

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

544 520 €

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

106 785 €

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

92 840 €

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

75 652 €

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

19.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. 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 72%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 15.8% 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

3.046%

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

72.179%

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

15.81%

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

0.146

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

34.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.05 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 1.41
Med: 17.01
Q3: 62.17
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNI... (3.05) 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
72.18% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 14.44%
Med: 44.46%
Q3: 67.54%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNI... (72.2%) 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
0.15 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.38 years
Q3: 1.47 years
Good -15 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNI... (0.15) 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 329.15. 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 0.5x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

329.147

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

0.494

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
329.15 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 95.1
Med: 174.09
Q3: 293.93
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNI... (329.15) 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
0.49x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.93x
Q3: 3.44x
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNI... (0.5x) 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: 48 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 131 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 83 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 276 days of revenue, i.e. 417 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2018, WCR increased by +24%, requiring additional financing.

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

417 010 €

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

48 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

131 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

276 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN in its sector

Comparison with sector Contrôle technique automobile

Valuation estimate

Based on 60 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN is estimated at 312 560 € (range 187 608€ - 565 301€). With an EBITDA of 106 785€, the sector multiple of 3.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.51x (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 2018
60 tx
187k€ 312k€ 565k€
312 560 € Range: 187 608€ - 565 301€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
106 785 € × 3.0x
Estimation 316 348 €
235 148€ - 589 760€
Revenue Multiple 30%
544 520 € × 0.51x
Estimation 275 916 €
116 930€ - 384 160€
Net Income Multiple 20%
75 652 € × 4.7x
Estimation 358 061 €
174 777€ - 775 867€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 60 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 TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN

What is the revenue of CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN ?

The revenue of CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN in 2018 is 545 k€.

Is CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN profitable?

Yes, CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN generated a net profit of 76 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN ?

The headquarters of CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN is located in LA PENNE-SUR-HUVEAUNE (13821), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN ?

The tax return of CENTRE DE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN 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 TECHNIQUE DU GARLABAN operate?

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