GARAGE CROS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GARAGE CROS is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in SAINT-IZAIRE (12480), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 421 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

Financial history - GARAGE CROS (SIREN 483345518)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 421 221 € 430 458 €
Net income 21 572 € 29 331 €
EBITDA 23 591 € 34 675 €
Net margin 5.1% 6.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, GARAGE CROS achieves revenue of 421 k€. Slight decline of -2% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (286 k€), gross margin stands at 135 k€, i.e. a rate of 32%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 24 k€, representing 5.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-2%), EBITDA varies by -32%, reducing margin by 2.5 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 22 k€, i.e. 5.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

421 221 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

134 754 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

23 591 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

18 115 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

21 572 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. 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 3%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 6.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

3.391%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

2.849%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

6.643%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

21.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
GARAGE CROS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.39 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 4.22
Med: 29.05
Q3: 102.22
Excellent

In 2017, the debt ratio of GARAGE CROS (3.39) 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
2.85% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 16.27%
Med: 38.28%
Q3: 57.83%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of GARAGE CROS (2.9%) 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
0.0 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.61 years
Q3: 2.55 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of GARAGE CROS (0.00) 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.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 561.56. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

561.56

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.212

Liquidity indicators evolution
GARAGE CROS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
561.56 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 111.29
Med: 170.16
Q3: 256.29
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of GARAGE CROS (561.56) 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
0.21x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.09x
Q3: 5.77x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of GARAGE CROS (0.2x) 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: 13 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 9 days. Inventory turnover is 19 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-19 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

-22 527 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

13 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

22 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

19 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

-19 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GARAGE CROS

Positioning of GARAGE CROS in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 151 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of GARAGE CROS is estimated at 105 321 € (range 53 379€ - 196 078€). With an EBITDA of 23 591€, the sector multiple of 4.0x 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 2017
151 transactions
53k€ 105k€ 196k€
105 321 € Range: 53 379€ - 196 078€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
23 591 € × 4.0x
Estimation 94 291 €
38 423€ - 177 394€
Revenue Multiple 30%
421 221 € × 0.31x
Estimation 132 273 €
86 945€ - 236 248€
Net Income Multiple 20%
21 572 € × 4.3x
Estimation 92 472 €
40 419€ - 182 536€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 151 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 CROS

What is the revenue of GARAGE CROS ?

The revenue of GARAGE CROS in 2017 is 421 k€.

Is GARAGE CROS profitable?

Yes, GARAGE CROS generated a net profit of 22 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of GARAGE CROS ?

The headquarters of GARAGE CROS is located in SAINT-IZAIRE (12480), in the department Aveyron.

Where to find the tax return of GARAGE CROS ?

The tax return of GARAGE CROS 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 CROS operate?

GARAGE CROS 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.