GARAGE DE LA FERTE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GARAGE DE LA FERTE is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in MAINTENON (28130), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 780 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 DE LA FERTE (SIREN 412228439)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 779 888 € 756 423 €
Net income -18 888 € -15 900 €
EBITDA 20 126 € -9 479 €
Net margin -2.4% -2.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, GARAGE DE LA FERTE achieves revenue of 780 k€. Vs 2016: +3%. After deducting consumption (436 k€), gross margin stands at 344 k€, i.e. a rate of 44%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 20 k€, representing 2.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -19 k€ (-2.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

779 888 €

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

344 054 €

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

20 126 €

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

-4 180 €

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

-18 888 €

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

2.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -133%. 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 -22%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 23.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

-133.374%

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

-22.034%

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

0.692%

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

23.558

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

32.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
GARAGE DE LA FERTE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-133.37 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 4.23
Med: 29.04
Q3: 102.17
Excellent

In 2017, the debt ratio of GARAGE DE LA FERTE (-133.37) 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
-22.03% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 16.27%
Med: 38.25%
Q3: 57.8%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of GARAGE DE LA FERTE (-22.0%) 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
23.56 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.61 years
Q3: 2.55 years
Watch +50 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of GARAGE DE LA FERTE (23.56) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 40.04. 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 70.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

40.041

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

69.964

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
40.04 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 111.29
Med: 170.16
Q3: 256.29
Watch

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of GARAGE DE LA FERTE (40.04) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
69.96x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.09x
Q3: 5.77x
Excellent +51 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of GARAGE DE LA FERTE (70.0x) 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) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 21 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 192 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 171 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 51 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 53 days of revenue, i.e. 116 k€ to permanently finance.

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

115 790 €

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

21 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

192 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

51 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

53 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GARAGE DE LA FERTE

Positioning of GARAGE DE LA FERTE 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 DE LA FERTE is estimated at 142 114 € (range 80 854€ - 258 616€). With an EBITDA of 20 126€, 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
80k€ 142k€ 258k€
142 114 € Range: 80 854€ - 258 616€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
20 126 € × 4.0x
Estimation 80 442 €
32 780€ - 151 338€
Revenue Multiple 30%
779 888 € × 0.31x
Estimation 244 903 €
160 978€ - 437 412€

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 DE LA FERTE

What is the revenue of GARAGE DE LA FERTE ?

The revenue of GARAGE DE LA FERTE in 2017 is 780 k€.

Is GARAGE DE LA FERTE profitable?

GARAGE DE LA FERTE recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of GARAGE DE LA FERTE ?

The headquarters of GARAGE DE LA FERTE is located in MAINTENON (28130), in the department Eure-et-Loir.

Where to find the tax return of GARAGE DE LA FERTE ?

The tax return of GARAGE DE LA FERTE 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 DE LA FERTE operate?

GARAGE DE LA FERTE 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.