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CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in ROUEN (76000), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 7.8 M€. 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 - CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE (SIREN 343224531)
Indicator 2017
Revenue 7 787 979 €
Net income -1 870 959 €
EBITDA 609 269 €
Net margin -24.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE achieves revenue of 7.8 M€. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 7.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 609 k€, representing 7.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -1.9 M€ (-24.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

7 787 979 €

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

7 787 979 €

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

609 269 €

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

359 493 €

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

-1 870 959 €

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

7.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5%. 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 51%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 4.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

5.463%

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

50.877%

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

4.334%

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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

27.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.46 2017
2017
Q1: 0.04
Med: 12.94
Q3: 54.95
Good

In 2017, the debt ratio of CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS... (5.46) 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
50.88% 2017
2017
Q1: 13.05%
Med: 35.81%
Q3: 59.4%
Good

In 2017, the financial autonomy of CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS... (50.9%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2017
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 0.98 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS... (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 396.90. 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 47.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

396.896

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

47.062

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
396.9 2017
2017
Q1: 127.96
Med: 193.46
Q3: 327.96
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS... (396.90) 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
47.06x 2017
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.06x
Q3: 1.89x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS... (47.1x) 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: 75 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 83 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 8 days. Overall, WCR represents 286 days of revenue, i.e. 6.2 M€ to permanently finance.

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

6 189 341 €

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

75 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

83 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

0 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

286 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE is estimated at 2 945 807 € (range 1 296 979€ - 4 789 946€). With an EBITDA of 609 269€, 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
1296k€ 2945k€ 4789k€
2 945 807 € Range: 1 296 979€ - 4 789 946€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
609 269 € × 3.6x
Estimation 2 196 897 €
651 160€ - 3 345 353€
Revenue Multiple 30%
7 787 979 € × 0.54x
Estimation 4 193 991 €
2 373 346€ - 7 197 602€
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 CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE

What is the revenue of CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE ?

The revenue of CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE in 2017 is 7.8 M€.

Is CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE profitable?

CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE ?

The headquarters of CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE is located in ROUEN (76000), in the department Seine-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE ?

The tax return of CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE 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 CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE operate?

CONTROL UNION INSPECTIONS FRANCE operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.