CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de courte durée de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in CAYENNE (97300), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 685 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 - CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE (SIREN 499385672)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 684 550 € 829 598 € 826 523 € 936 521 €
Net income 240 975 € 215 983 € 101 596 € 244 563 €
EBITDA 211 538 € 242 154 € 133 937 € 152 169 €
Net margin 35.2% 26.0% 12.3% 26.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE achieves revenue of 685 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2018 (CAGR: -9.9%). Significant drop of -17% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 685 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 212 k€, representing 30.9% 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 241 k€, i.e. 35.2% 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

684 550 €

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

684 550 €

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

211 538 €

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

89 610 €

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

240 975 €

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

30.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 95%. 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 31.8% 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

3.855%

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

94.982%

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

31.835%

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

0.291

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

53.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.85 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 25.77
Q3: 174.31
Good

In 2018, the debt ratio of CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE (3.85) 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
94.98% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 4.83%
Med: 29.45%
Q3: 60.07%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE (95.0%) 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
0.29 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.1 years
Q3: 2.39 years
Average +22 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE (0.29) 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 4794.52. 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 0.8x. 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

4794.518

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

0.803

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
4794.52 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 72.45
Med: 151.03
Q3: 313.29
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE (4794.52) 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
0.8x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.11x
Q3: 3.35x
Good

In 2018, the interest coverage of CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE (0.8x) 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: 231 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 15 days. The gap of 216 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 547 days of revenue, i.e. 1.0 M€ 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

1 039 804 €

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

231 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

15 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

2 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

547 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de courte durée de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 78 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE is estimated at 2 316 759 € (range 1 416 200€ - 4 471 026€). With an EBITDA of 211 538€, the sector multiple of 14.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 2.98x (premium 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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
78 tx
1416k€ 2316k€ 4471k€
2 316 759 € Range: 1 416 200€ - 4 471 026€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
211 538 € × 14.7x
Estimation 3 104 006 €
2 106 290€ - 3 859 499€
Revenue Multiple 30%
684 550 € × 2.98x
Estimation 2 041 202 €
1 185 909€ - 2 914 462€
Net Income Multiple 20%
240 975 € × 3.2x
Estimation 761 980 €
36 416€ - 8 334 694€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 78 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 LOCATION AUTO SERVICE

What is the revenue of CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE ?

The revenue of CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE in 2018 is 685 k€.

Is CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE profitable?

Yes, CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE generated a net profit of 241 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE ?

The headquarters of CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE is located in CAYENNE (97300), in the department Guyane.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE ?

The tax return of CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE 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 LOCATION AUTO SERVICE operate?

CENTRE LOCATION AUTO SERVICE operates in the sector Location de courte durée de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 77.11A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.