COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de courte durée de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in ALEX (74290), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 730 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Financial history - COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 480063908)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 730 477 € 746 381 € 1 187 340 €
Net income 3 430 € 17 826 € 70 251 €
EBITDA 105 032 € 106 515 € 120 203 €
Net margin 0.5% 2.4% 5.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 730 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2019-2021 (CAGR: -21.6%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (330 k€), gross margin stands at 401 k€, i.e. a rate of 55%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 105 k€, representing 14.4% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3 k€, i.e. 0.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

730 477 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

400 923 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

105 032 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-28 387 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

3 430 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

14.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 16%. 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 80%. 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 5.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 5.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

16.208%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

80.437%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

5.292%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

5.473

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

20.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
16.21 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 38.31
Q3: 194.67
Good -15 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES (16.21) 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
80.44% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 6.21%
Med: 28.99%
Q3: 57.4%
Excellent

In 2021, the financial autonomy of COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES (80.4%) 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
5.47 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.17 years
Q3: 2.82 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES (5.47) 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 1305.32. 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 0.9x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

1305.323

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.946

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1305.32 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 78.76
Med: 166.39
Q3: 353.87
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES (1305.32) 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
0.95x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.52x
Good

In 2021, the interest coverage of COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES (0.9x) 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: 121 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 15 days. The gap of 106 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 88 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 556 days of revenue, i.e. 1.1 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

1 128 492 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

121 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

88 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

556 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES in its sector

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

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (45 transactions). This range of 467€ to 2 511€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
Indicative
0k€ 0k€ 2k€
725 € Range: 467€ - 2 511€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 45 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 COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES in 2021 is 730 k€.

Is COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 3 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES is located in ALEX (74290), in the department Haute-Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES 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 COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES operate?

COLLOMB AUTOMOBILES 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.