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FRANCOIS AUTO CONTROLE is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Contrôle technique automobile. Based in LE FRANCOIS (97240), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 591 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
| Indicator | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 591 266 € | 632 736 € | 664 622 € | 707 756 € | 633 284 € | 599 655 € | 625 788 € | 683 417 € | 629 371 € | 627 293 € |
| Net income | 18 505 € | 24 322 € | 39 011 € | 77 695 € | 42 504 € | 45 984 € | -278 937 € | 24 022 € | 18 450 € | 18 958 € |
| EBITDA | 10 456 € | 47 558 € | 59 588 € | 112 318 € | 89 399 € | 65 525 € | 82 828 € | 65 333 € | 57 908 € | 69 947 € |
| Net margin | 3.1% | 3.8% | 5.9% | 11.0% | 6.7% | 7.7% | -44.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
In 2021, FRANCOIS AUTO CONTROLE achieves revenue of 591 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.7%). Slight decline of -7% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (21 k€), gross margin stands at 570 k€, i.e. a rate of 96%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 10 k€, representing 1.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-7%), EBITDA varies by -78%, reducing margin by 5.7 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. 3.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
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The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 57%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.
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In 2021, the debt ratio of FRANCOIS AUTO CONTROLE (15.26) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
In 2021, the financial autonomy of FRANCOIS AUTO CONTROLE (57.2%) 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.
In 2021, the repayment capacity of FRANCOIS AUTO CONTROLE (-13.28) 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.
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 279.65. 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 4.0x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.
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In 2021, the liquidity ratio of FRANCOIS AUTO CONTROLE (279.65) 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.
In 2021, the interest coverage of FRANCOIS AUTO CONTROLE (4.0x) 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) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 66 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 68 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 2 days. Overall, WCR represents 228 days of revenue, i.e. 375 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2012-2021, WCR increased by +573%, requiring additional financing.
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Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (47 transactions). This range of 54 487€ to 218 387€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
This estimate is based on the analysis of 47 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.
This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).
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The revenue of FRANCOIS AUTO CONTROLE in 2021 is 591 k€.
Yes, FRANCOIS AUTO CONTROLE generated a net profit of 19 k€ in 2021.
The headquarters of FRANCOIS AUTO CONTROLE is located in LE FRANCOIS (97240), in the department Martinique.
The tax return of FRANCOIS AUTO CONTROLE 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).
FRANCOIS AUTO CONTROLE operates in the sector Contrôle technique automobile (NAF code 71.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.