GARAGE BOULE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GARAGE BOULE is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in SAINT-HILAIRE-DU-HARCOUET (50600), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.6 M€. 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 BOULE (SIREN 388793481)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 624 084 € 2 051 343 € 2 027 557 € 1 921 309 € 2 010 583 € 2 228 890 € 1 883 345 € N/C N/C
Net income 87 573 € 54 695 € 57 285 € 41 754 € 42 003 € 67 694 € 64 668 € 49 956 € 55 528 €
EBITDA 131 812 € 93 181 € 80 833 € 71 820 € 69 327 € 90 286 € 91 901 € N/C N/C
Net margin 3.3% 2.7% 2.8% 2.2% 2.1% 3.0% 3.4% N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GARAGE BOULE achieves revenue of 2.6 M€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.7%. Vs 2023, growth of +28% (2.1 M€ -> 2.6 M€). After deducting consumption (2.0 M€), gross margin stands at 579 k€, i.e. a rate of 22%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 132 k€, representing 5.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 88 k€, i.e. 3.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 624 084 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

578 841 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

131 812 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

106 110 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

87 573 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 51%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 52%. 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 1.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

50.73%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

52.036%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

3.875%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

1.73

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

47.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
50.73 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.46
Med: 23.98
Q3: 69.29
Average +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of GARAGE BOULE (50.73) 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
52.04% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.53%
Med: 45.62%
Q3: 63.33%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GARAGE BOULE (52.0%) 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
1.73 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 2.06 years
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GARAGE BOULE (1.73) 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 255.38. 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 4.3x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

255.377

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

4.295

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
255.38 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 143.21
Med: 217.16
Q3: 327.59
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GARAGE BOULE (255.38) 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
4.29x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.67x
Q3: 4.75x
Good +20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of GARAGE BOULE (4.3x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 6 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 11 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 5 days. Inventory turnover is 51 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 50 days of revenue, i.e. 366 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

366 453 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

6 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

11 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

51 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

50 j

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

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 147 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of GARAGE BOULE is estimated at 716 635 € (range 347 878€ - 1 284 605€). With an EBITDA of 131 812€, the sector multiple of 5.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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 2024
147 transactions
347k€ 716k€ 1284k€
716 635 € Range: 347 878€ - 1 284 605€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
131 812 € × 5.5x
Estimation 728 034 €
277 980€ - 1 180 847€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 624 084 € × 0.35x
Estimation 910 948 €
603 788€ - 1 709 696€
Net Income Multiple 20%
87 573 € × 4.5x
Estimation 396 671 €
138 759€ - 906 364€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 147 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 BOULE

What is the revenue of GARAGE BOULE ?

The revenue of GARAGE BOULE in 2024 is 2.6 M€.

Is GARAGE BOULE profitable?

Yes, GARAGE BOULE generated a net profit of 88 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GARAGE BOULE ?

The headquarters of GARAGE BOULE is located in SAINT-HILAIRE-DU-HARCOUET (50600), in the department Manche.

Where to find the tax return of GARAGE BOULE ?

The tax return of GARAGE BOULE 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 BOULE operate?

GARAGE BOULE 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.