GARAGE BERTHET : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GARAGE BERTHET is a French company founded 26 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in NIMES (30000), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 444 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - GARAGE BERTHET (SIREN 429731771)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 444 078 € 367 960 € 374 484 €
Net income 20 597 € 12 060 € 17 736 €
EBITDA 24 363 € 13 945 € 21 451 €
Net margin 4.6% 3.3% 4.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, GARAGE BERTHET achieves revenue of 444 k€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.9%. Vs 2017, growth of +21% (368 k€ -> 444 k€). After deducting consumption (197 k€), gross margin stands at 247 k€, i.e. a rate of 56%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 24 k€, representing 5.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 21 k€, i.e. 4.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

444 078 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

246 858 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

24 363 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

23 357 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

20 597 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.5%

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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 84%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.123%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

83.784%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

4.855%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.012

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

11.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.12 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 6.3
Med: 48.52
Q3: 154.54
Excellent

In 2018, the debt ratio of GARAGE BERTHET (0.12) 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
83.78% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 12.89%
Med: 28.82%
Q3: 54.63%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of GARAGE BERTHET (83.8%) 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
0.01 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.57 years
Q3: 4.05 years
Good

In 2018, the repayment capacity of GARAGE BERTHET (0.01) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 396.04. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

396.04

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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
396.04 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 127.99
Med: 177.89
Q3: 320.27
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of GARAGE BERTHET (396.04) 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
0.0x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.06x
Q3: 9.39x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of GARAGE BERTHET (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: 17 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 29 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 12 days. Inventory turnover is 24 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 33 days of revenue, i.e. 41 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +121%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

40 931 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

17 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

29 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

24 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

33 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GARAGE BERTHET in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 120 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of GARAGE BERTHET is estimated at 48 718 € (range 19 188€ - 118 387€). With an EBITDA of 24 363€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2018
120 transactions
19k€ 48k€ 118k€
48 718 € Range: 19 188€ - 118 387€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
24 363 € × 1.6x
Estimation 38 351 €
7 233€ - 96 035€
Revenue Multiple 30%
444 078 € × 0.16x
Estimation 69 126 €
42 230€ - 150 289€
Net Income Multiple 20%
20 597 € × 2.1x
Estimation 44 023 €
14 514€ - 126 418€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 120 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 GARAGE BERTHET

What is the revenue of GARAGE BERTHET ?

The revenue of GARAGE BERTHET in 2018 is 444 k€.

Is GARAGE BERTHET profitable?

Yes, GARAGE BERTHET generated a net profit of 21 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of GARAGE BERTHET ?

The headquarters of GARAGE BERTHET is located in NIMES (30000), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of GARAGE BERTHET ?

The tax return of GARAGE BERTHET 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 GARAGE BERTHET operate?

GARAGE BERTHET operates in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.