GARAGE DE L'EUROPE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GARAGE DE L'EUROPE is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in STRASBOURG (67000), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 964 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - GARAGE DE L'EUROPE (SIREN 788523298)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 964 377 € 955 976 €
Net income 27 806 € 29 068 €
EBITDA 54 991 € 63 814 €
Net margin 2.9% 3.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, GARAGE DE L'EUROPE achieves revenue of 964 k€. Vs 2016: +1%. After deducting consumption (481 k€), gross margin stands at 483 k€, i.e. a rate of 50%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 55 k€, representing 5.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 28 k€, i.e. 2.9% 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

964 377 €

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

483 400 €

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

54 991 €

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

41 699 €

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

27 806 €

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

5.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 174%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 25%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 6.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 4.0% 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

173.587%

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

25.052%

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

4.047%

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

6.04

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

36.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
GARAGE DE L'EUROPE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
173.59 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 4.23
Med: 29.04
Q3: 102.17
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of GARAGE DE L'EUROPE (173.59) 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
25.05% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 16.27%
Med: 38.25%
Q3: 57.8%
Average +6 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of GARAGE DE L'EUROPE (25.1%) 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
6.04 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.61 years
Q3: 2.55 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of GARAGE DE L'EUROPE (6.04) 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 98.08. 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 21.6x. 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

98.079

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

21.629

Liquidity indicators evolution
GARAGE DE L'EUROPE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
98.08 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 111.29
Med: 170.16
Q3: 256.29
Watch

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of GARAGE DE L'EUROPE (98.08) 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
21.63x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.09x
Q3: 5.77x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of GARAGE DE L'EUROPE (21.6x) 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: 7 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 72 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 65 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 42 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 51 days of revenue, i.e. 136 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

135 784 €

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

7 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

72 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

42 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

51 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GARAGE DE L'EUROPE

Positioning of GARAGE DE L'EUROPE 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 L'EUROPE is estimated at 224 586 € (range 114 920€ - 416 076€). With an EBITDA of 54 991€, 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
114k€ 224k€ 416k€
224 586 € Range: 114 920€ - 416 076€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
54 991 € × 4.0x
Estimation 219 793 €
89 566€ - 413 507€
Revenue Multiple 30%
964 377 € × 0.31x
Estimation 302 837 €
199 059€ - 540 886€
Net Income Multiple 20%
27 806 € × 4.3x
Estimation 119 195 €
52 100€ - 235 287€

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 L'EUROPE

What is the revenue of GARAGE DE L'EUROPE ?

The revenue of GARAGE DE L'EUROPE in 2017 is 964 k€.

Is GARAGE DE L'EUROPE profitable?

Yes, GARAGE DE L'EUROPE generated a net profit of 28 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of GARAGE DE L'EUROPE ?

The headquarters of GARAGE DE L'EUROPE is located in STRASBOURG (67000), in the department Bas-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of GARAGE DE L'EUROPE ?

The tax return of GARAGE DE L'EUROPE 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 L'EUROPE operate?

GARAGE DE L'EUROPE 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.