GARAGE CARLEN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GARAGE CARLEN is a French company founded 56 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in SCHWEIGHOUSE-SUR-MODER (67590), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.4 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 CARLEN (SIREN 708503875)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 1 442 242 € N/C N/C N/C 2 832 554 € 2 773 264 € 2 392 473 € 2 253 040 €
Net income 64 536 € 113 271 € 121 215 € 89 711 € 73 752 € 91 570 € 64 222 € 76 290 €
EBITDA 198 462 € N/C N/C N/C 150 869 € 177 289 € 132 886 € 162 811 €
Net margin 4.5% N/C N/C N/C 2.6% 3.3% 2.7% 3.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, GARAGE CARLEN achieves revenue of 1.4 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2022 (CAGR: -6.2%). After deducting consumption (645 k€), gross margin stands at 798 k€, i.e. a rate of 55%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 198 k€, representing 13.8% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 65 k€, i.e. 4.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 442 242 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

797 647 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

198 462 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

76 658 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

64 536 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

13.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 27%. 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 50%. 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 1.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.7% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

27.212%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

49.622%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

10.656%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

1.937

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

18.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
GARAGE CARLEN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
27.21 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 5.78
Med: 34.81
Q3: 103.8
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of GARAGE CARLEN (27.21) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
49.62% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 19.46%
Med: 40.48%
Q3: 59.7%
Good

In 2022, the financial autonomy of GARAGE CARLEN (49.6%) 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
1.94 years 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.88 years
Q3: 3.06 years
Average

In 2022, the repayment capacity of GARAGE CARLEN (1.94) 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 284.45. 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 1.9x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

284.451

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

1.893

Liquidity indicators evolution
GARAGE CARLEN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
284.45 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 136.95
Med: 204.24
Q3: 300.21
Good

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of GARAGE CARLEN (284.45) 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
1.89x 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.82x
Q3: 3.72x
Good

In 2022, the interest coverage of GARAGE CARLEN (1.9x) 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: 57 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 75 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 18 days. Inventory turnover is 61 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 81 days of revenue, i.e. 323 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2022, WCR increased by +68%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

323 105 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

57 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

75 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

61 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

81 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GARAGE CARLEN

Positioning of GARAGE CARLEN in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 130 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of GARAGE CARLEN is estimated at 574 199 € (range 298 129€ - 1 101 114€). With an EBITDA of 198 462€, the sector multiple of 3.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.31x (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 2022
130 transactions
298k€ 574k€ 1101k€
574 199 € Range: 298 129€ - 1 101 114€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
198 462 € × 3.9x
Estimation 764 294 €
400 668€ - 1 473 710€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 442 242 € × 0.31x
Estimation 444 206 €
247 083€ - 890 495€
Net Income Multiple 20%
64 536 € × 4.6x
Estimation 293 953 €
118 354€ - 485 558€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 130 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 CARLEN

What is the revenue of GARAGE CARLEN ?

The revenue of GARAGE CARLEN in 2022 is 1.4 M€.

Is GARAGE CARLEN profitable?

Yes, GARAGE CARLEN generated a net profit of 65 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of GARAGE CARLEN ?

The headquarters of GARAGE CARLEN is located in SCHWEIGHOUSE-SUR-MODER (67590), in the department Bas-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of GARAGE CARLEN ?

The tax return of GARAGE CARLEN 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 CARLEN operate?

GARAGE CARLEN 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.