CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Contrôle technique automobile. Based in CARVIN (62220), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 382 k€. 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 - CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. (SIREN 493296743)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 381 506 € 302 809 € 269 367 € 210 686 € 201 675 €
Net income 57 488 € 37 642 € -28 993 € 25 320 € 4 010 €
EBITDA 92 471 € 59 102 € 5 470 € 61 026 € 22 837 €
Net margin 15.1% 12.4% -10.8% 12.0% 2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. achieves revenue of 382 k€. Over the period 2016-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +17.3%. Vs 2019, growth of +26% (303 k€ -> 382 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 382 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 92 k€, representing 24.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 57 k€, i.e. 15.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

381 506 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

381 506 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

92 471 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

76 639 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

57 488 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

24.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 94%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 26%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 16.9% 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

94.338%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

25.808%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

16.922%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

1.584

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

59.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C.

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
94.34 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 1.49
Med: 21.87
Q3: 81.03
Average

In 2020, the debt ratio of CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMO... (94.34) 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
25.81% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 18.57%
Med: 45.65%
Q3: 67.26%
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMO... (25.8%) 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
1.58 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.42 years
Q3: 1.78 years
Average +49 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMO... (1.58) 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 131.32. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

131.322

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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
131.32 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 138.35
Med: 230.12
Q3: 358.66
Watch -39 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMO... (131.32) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.41x
Q3: 2.4x
Average -51 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMO... (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: 27 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 241 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 214 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 42 days of revenue, i.e. 44 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-60%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

44 045 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

27 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

241 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

42 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. in its sector

Comparison with sector Contrôle technique automobile

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. is estimated at 279 235 € (range 166 756€ - 607 208€). With an EBITDA of 92 471€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.62x (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 2020
61 tx
166k€ 279k€ 607k€
279 235 € Range: 166 756€ - 607 208€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
92 471 € × 3.5x
Estimation 327 757 €
212 765€ - 751 935€
Revenue Multiple 30%
381 506 € × 0.62x
Estimation 234 697 €
124 393€ - 397 427€
Net Income Multiple 20%
57 488 € × 3.9x
Estimation 224 738 €
115 279€ - 560 064€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 61 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 TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C.

What is the revenue of CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. ?

The revenue of CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. in 2020 is 382 k€.

Is CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. profitable?

Yes, CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. generated a net profit of 57 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. ?

The headquarters of CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. is located in CARVIN (62220), in the department Pas-de-Calais.

Where to find the tax return of CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. ?

The tax return of CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. 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 TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. operate?

CONTROLE TECHNIQUE AUTOMOBILE CARVINOIS C.T.A.C. operates in the sector Contrôle technique automobile (NAF code 71.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.