GARAGE DU RHIN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GARAGE DU RHIN is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in STRASBOURG (67100), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 211 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 DU RHIN (SIREN 382369338)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 210 818 € 240 263 € 228 498 € 204 404 €
Net income 20 875 € -11 415 € -5 060 € -1 337 €
EBITDA 26 774 € -5 160 € -1 568 € 2 680 €
Net margin 9.9% -4.8% -2.2% -0.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, GARAGE DU RHIN achieves revenue of 211 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +1.0%). Significant drop of -12% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (88 k€), gross margin stands at 123 k€, i.e. a rate of 58%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 27 k€, representing 12.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +14.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 21 k€, i.e. 9.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

210 818 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

122 867 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

26 774 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

21 213 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

20 875 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 157%. 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 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 12.7% 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

156.551%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

39.017%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

12.705%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

1.187

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

14.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
GARAGE DU RHIN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
156.55 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 8.93
Med: 66.63
Q3: 191.38
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of GARAGE DU RHIN (156.55) 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
39.02% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 13.1%
Med: 28.88%
Q3: 52.82%
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of GARAGE DU RHIN (39.0%) 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
1.19 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.02 years
Med: 0.52 years
Q3: 5.33 years
Average -22 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of GARAGE DU RHIN (1.19) 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 76.03. 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 1.3x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

76.025

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

1.266

Liquidity indicators evolution
GARAGE DU RHIN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
76.03 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 139.3
Med: 207.34
Q3: 371.51
Watch -7 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of GARAGE DU RHIN (76.03) 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
1.27x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.35x
Q3: 7.29x
Good +28 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of GARAGE DU RHIN (1.3x) 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: 5 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 40 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 35 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-37 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2017-2020, WCR increased by +60%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

-21 444 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

5 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

40 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

2 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

-37 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GARAGE DU RHIN

Positioning of GARAGE DU RHIN in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 122 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of GARAGE DU RHIN is estimated at 46 543 € (range 12 384€ - 140 182€). With an EBITDA of 26 774€, the sector multiple of 2.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.09x (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 2020
122 transactions
12k€ 46k€ 140k€
46 543 € Range: 12 384€ - 140 182€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
26 774 € × 2.0x
Estimation 54 402 €
8 726€ - 164 134€
Revenue Multiple 30%
210 818 € × 0.09x
Estimation 18 160 €
15 304€ - 64 177€
Net Income Multiple 20%
20 875 € × 3.3x
Estimation 69 472 €
17 153€ - 194 314€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 122 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)

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Frequently asked questions about GARAGE DU RHIN

What is the revenue of GARAGE DU RHIN ?

The revenue of GARAGE DU RHIN in 2020 is 211 k€.

Is GARAGE DU RHIN profitable?

Yes, GARAGE DU RHIN generated a net profit of 21 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of GARAGE DU RHIN ?

The headquarters of GARAGE DU RHIN is located in STRASBOURG (67100), in the department Bas-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of GARAGE DU RHIN ?

The tax return of GARAGE DU RHIN 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 DU RHIN operate?

GARAGE DU RHIN operates in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.