CONTROLE AUTO SUD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CONTROLE AUTO SUD is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Contrôle technique automobile. Based in AUBAGNE (13400), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 236 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 - CONTROLE AUTO SUD (SIREN 487602328)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Revenue 236 060 € 257 418 € 271 257 € 279 257 € 343 588 € 291 756 € 293 698 € 276 465 € 266 564 € 246 178 €
Net income 18 772 € 29 597 € 28 990 € 20 637 € 30 941 € 21 397 € 21 031 € 19 533 € 22 470 € -2 274 €
EBITDA 15 950 € 39 369 € 39 301 € 47 172 € 65 149 € 36 063 € 22 289 € 20 679 € 21 660 € -1 368 €
Net margin 8.0% 11.5% 10.7% 7.4% 9.0% 7.3% 7.2% 7.1% 8.4% -0.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, CONTROLE AUTO SUD achieves revenue of 236 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.5%). Slight decline of -8% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (19 k€), gross margin stands at 217 k€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 16 k€, representing 6.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-8%), EBITDA varies by -59%, reducing margin by 8.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 19 k€, i.e. 8.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

236 060 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

216 781 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

15 950 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

22 084 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

18 772 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 69%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 8.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

69.028%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

7.952%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.33
Med: 13.56
Q3: 65.47
Excellent

In 2022, the debt ratio of CONTROLE AUTO SUD (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
69.03% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 19.96%
Med: 49.79%
Q3: 73.19%
Good

In 2022, the financial autonomy of CONTROLE AUTO SUD (69.0%) 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 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.24 years
Q3: 2.33 years
Excellent

In 2022, the repayment capacity of CONTROLE AUTO SUD (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 315.67. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

315.667

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
315.67 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 116.59
Med: 226.75
Q3: 412.47
Good

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of CONTROLE AUTO SUD (315.67) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.15x
Q3: 2.92x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of CONTROLE AUTO SUD (0.0x) 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: 291 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 70 days. The gap of 221 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 354 days of revenue, i.e. 232 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2013-2022, WCR increased by +1734%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

231 799 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

291 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

70 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

354 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CONTROLE AUTO SUD in its sector

Comparison with sector Contrôle technique automobile

Valuation estimate

Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of CONTROLE AUTO SUD is estimated at 70 692 € (range 36 255€ - 121 570€). With an EBITDA of 15 950€, the sector multiple of 3.1x 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 2022
53 tx
36k€ 70k€ 121k€
70 692 € Range: 36 255€ - 121 570€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
15 950 € × 3.1x
Estimation 49 990 €
21 989€ - 76 788€
Revenue Multiple 30%
236 060 € × 0.54x
Estimation 128 518 €
72 368€ - 218 420€
Net Income Multiple 20%
18 772 € × 1.9x
Estimation 35 711 €
17 752€ - 88 249€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 53 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 SUD

What is the revenue of CONTROLE AUTO SUD ?

The revenue of CONTROLE AUTO SUD in 2022 is 236 k€.

Is CONTROLE AUTO SUD profitable?

Yes, CONTROLE AUTO SUD generated a net profit of 19 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of CONTROLE AUTO SUD ?

The headquarters of CONTROLE AUTO SUD is located in AUBAGNE (13400), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CONTROLE AUTO SUD ?

The tax return of CONTROLE AUTO SUD 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 SUD operate?

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