COMBS AUTO BILAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COMBS AUTO BILAN is a French company founded 8 years ago, specialized in the sector Contrôle technique automobile. Based in COMBS-LA-VILLE (77380), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 151 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - COMBS AUTO BILAN (SIREN 833022049)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 151 154 € 154 340 € 279 641 €
Net income 23 639 € 29 187 € 63 140 €
EBITDA 30 378 € 38 899 € 44 453 €
Net margin 15.6% 18.9% 22.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, COMBS AUTO BILAN achieves revenue of 151 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2019-2021 (CAGR: -26.5%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (641 €), gross margin stands at 151 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 30 k€, representing 20.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-2%), EBITDA varies by -22%, reducing margin by 5.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than 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 24 k€, i.e. 15.6% 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

151 154 €

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

150 513 €

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

30 378 €

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

30 373 €

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

23 639 €

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

20.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 104%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 40%. 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 5.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 15.6% 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 (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

104.355%

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

40.352%

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

15.571%

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

5.333

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

52.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
COMBS AUTO BILAN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
104.36 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.82
Med: 19.66
Q3: 78.76
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of COMBS AUTO BILAN (104.36) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
40.35% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 18.61%
Med: 44.71%
Q3: 69.06%
Average +13 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of COMBS AUTO BILAN (40.4%) 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
5.33 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.18 years
Q3: 1.79 years
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In 2021, the repayment capacity of COMBS AUTO BILAN (5.33) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 198.72. 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 8.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

198.722

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

8.2

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
198.72 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 126.28
Med: 219.81
Q3: 370.77
Average +15 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of COMBS AUTO BILAN (198.72) 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
8.2x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.25x
Q3: 2.54x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of COMBS AUTO BILAN (8.2x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 6 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 157 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 151 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 33 days of revenue, i.e. 14 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-47%), freeing up cash.

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

13 747 €

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

6 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

157 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

0 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

33 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of COMBS AUTO BILAN in its sector

Comparison with sector Contrôle technique automobile

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (47 transactions). This range of 22 426€ to 132 155€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
Indicative
22k€ 58k€ 132k€
58 708 € Range: 22 426€ - 132 155€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 47 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 COMBS AUTO BILAN

What is the revenue of COMBS AUTO BILAN ?

The revenue of COMBS AUTO BILAN in 2021 is 151 k€.

Is COMBS AUTO BILAN profitable?

Yes, COMBS AUTO BILAN generated a net profit of 24 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of COMBS AUTO BILAN ?

The headquarters of COMBS AUTO BILAN is located in COMBS-LA-VILLE (77380), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of COMBS AUTO BILAN ?

The tax return of COMBS AUTO BILAN 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 COMBS AUTO BILAN operate?

COMBS AUTO BILAN operates in the sector Contrôle technique automobile (NAF code 71.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.