CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE is a French company
founded 33 years ago,
specialized in the sector Contrôle technique automobile.
Based in SAINT-THURIAU (56300),
this company of category PME
shows in 2016 a revenue of 483 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE (SIREN 387963770)
Indicator
2016
2015
Revenue
482 650 €
483 628 €
Net income
47 032 €
60 844 €
EBITDA
78 104 €
88 925 €
Net margin
9.7%
12.6%
Revenue and income statement
In 2016, CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE achieves revenue of 483 k€. Slight decline of -0% vs 2015. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 483 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 78 k€, representing 16.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-0%), EBITDA varies by -12%, reducing margin by 2.2 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 47 k€, i.e. 9.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2016)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
482 650 €
Gross margin (2016)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
482 650 €
EBITDA (2016)
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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
78 104 €
EBIT (2016)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
853 873 €
Net income (2016)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
47 032 €
EBITDA margin (2016)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
16.2%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 20%. 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 75%. 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 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 14.8% 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 (2016)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
20.235%
Financial autonomy (2016)
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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
74.671%
Cash flow / Revenue (2016)
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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
14.767%
Repayment capacity (2016)
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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
0.932
Asset age ratio (2016)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Solvency indicators evolution CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2015
2016
Debt ratio
2.467
20.235
Financial autonomy
84.659
74.671
Repayment capacity
0.129
0.932
Cash flow / Revenue
15.677%
14.767%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
20.232016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.72
Med: 19.11
Q3: 86.45
Average+15 pts over 2 years
In 2016, the debt ratio of CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE (20.23) 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
74.67%2016
2015
2016
Q1: 15.62%
Med: 42.57%
Q3: 64.8%
Excellent
In 2016, the financial autonomy of CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE (74.7%) 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
0.93 years2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.49 years
Q3: 2.31 years
Average
In 2016, the repayment capacity of CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE (0.93) 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 677.50. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2016)
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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
677.501
Interest coverage (2016)
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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
0.256
Liquidity indicators evolution CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE
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Indicator
2015
2016
Liquidity ratio
588.663
677.501
Interest coverage
0.0
0.256
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
677.52016
2015
2016
Q1: 74.34
Med: 149.12
Q3: 276.29
Excellent
In 2016, the liquidity ratio of CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE (677.50) 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
0.26x2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.35x
Q3: 5.98x
Average
In 2016, the interest coverage of CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE (0.3x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 11 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 11 days. WCR is negative (-14 days): operations structurally generate cash.
Operating WCR (2016)
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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
-18 751 €
Customer credit (2016)
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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
0 j
Supplier credit (2016)
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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
11 j
Inventory turnover (2016)
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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 (2016)
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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
-14 j
WCR and payment terms evolution CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE
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Indicator
2015
2016
Operating WCR
-17 106 €
-18 751 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
0
0
Supplier payment term (days)
39
11
Positioning of CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE in its sector
Comparison with sector Contrôle technique automobile
Valuation estimate
Based on 480 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE is estimated at
198 712 €
(range 69 858€ - 380 371€).
With an EBITDA of 78 104€, the sector multiple of 2.5x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.50x
(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.
Estimated enterprise value2016
480 transactions
69k€198k€380k€
198 712 €Range: 69 858€ - 380 371€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
78 104 €×2.5x
Estimation198 976 €
55 072€ - 366 207€
Revenue Multiple30%
482 650 €×0.50x
Estimation242 753 €
108 095€ - 432 297€
Net Income Multiple20%
47 032 €×2.8x
Estimation131 995 €
49 470€ - 337 895€
Valuation evolution
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How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 480 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 CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE
What is the revenue of CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE ?
The revenue of CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE in 2016 is 483 k€.
Is CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE profitable?
Yes, CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE generated a net profit of 47 k€ in 2016.
Where is the headquarters of CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE ?
The headquarters of CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE is located in SAINT-THURIAU (56300), in the department Morbihan.
Where to find the tax return of CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE ?
The tax return of CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE 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 CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE operate?
CONTROLE AUTO EXPERTISE operates in the sector Contrôle technique automobile (NAF code 71.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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