EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in CONTES (06390), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 346 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES (SIREN 422865345)
Indicator 2020 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 346 080 € N/C N/C 354 674 €
Net income 5 930 € 3 075 € -20 748 € 33 034 €
EBITDA 1 024 € N/C N/C 41 502 €
Net margin 1.7% N/C N/C 9.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES achieves revenue of 346 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.6%). After deducting consumption (165 k€), gross margin stands at 181 k€, i.e. a rate of 52%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1 k€, representing 0.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 6 k€, i.e. 1.7% 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

346 080 €

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

181 002 €

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

1 024 €

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

6 618 €

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

5 930 €

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

0.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 121%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 126.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

120.77%

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

32.639%

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

0.094%

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

126.761

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

0.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
120.77 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 6.24
Med: 41.16
Q3: 127.19
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES (120.77) 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
32.64% 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 17.5%
Med: 39.23%
Q3: 59.04%
Average

In 2020, the financial autonomy of EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES (32.6%) 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
126.76 years 2020
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 3.32 years
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In 2020, the repayment capacity of EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES (126.76) 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 308.95. 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 10.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

308.95

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

10.156

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
308.95 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 139.56
Med: 214.86
Q3: 320.34
Good +28 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES (308.95) 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
10.16x 2020
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.22x
Q3: 3.12x
Excellent

In 2020, the interest coverage of EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES (10.2x) 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: 3 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 16 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 13 days. Inventory turnover is 15 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 5 days of revenue, i.e. 5 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-91%), 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

5 011 €

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

3 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

16 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

15 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

5 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES

Positioning of EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES is estimated at 32 759 € (range 16 587€ - 54 199€). With an EBITDA of 1 024€, the sector multiple of 3.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.26x (conservative valuation). 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 value 2020
104 transactions
16k€ 32k€ 54k€
32 759 € Range: 16 587€ - 54 199€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 024 € × 3.4x
Estimation 3 447 €
1 343€ - 6 429€
Revenue Multiple 30%
346 080 € × 0.26x
Estimation 88 657 €
47 074€ - 131 729€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 930 € × 3.7x
Estimation 22 195 €
8 969€ - 57 334€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES

What is the revenue of EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES ?

The revenue of EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES in 2020 is 346 k€.

Is EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES profitable?

Yes, EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES generated a net profit of 6 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES ?

The headquarters of EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES is located in CONTES (06390), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES ?

The tax return of EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES 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 EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES operate?

EXPRESSION AUTO CONTES operates in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.