GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques. Based in LES BILLAUX (33500), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 183 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 - GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE (SIREN 450533435)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 183 043 € 126 506 € 120 353 € 122 689 €
Net income 2 387 € 1 256 € -9 904 € -6 806 €
EBITDA 5 954 € 2 378 € -3 794 € -1 769 €
Net margin 1.3% 1.0% -8.2% -5.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE achieves revenue of 183 k€. Over the period 2014-2017, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.3%. Vs 2016, growth of +45% (127 k€ -> 183 k€). After deducting consumption (44 k€), gross margin stands at 139 k€, i.e. a rate of 76%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 6 k€, representing 3.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2 k€, i.e. 1.3% 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

183 043 €

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

139 010 €

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

5 954 €

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

2 883 €

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

2 387 €

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

3.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9%. 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 4%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 1.4% 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

8.877%

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

3.552%

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

1.37%

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

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
8.88 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 1.51
Med: 17.55
Q3: 56.48
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE (8.88) 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
3.55% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 17.52%
Med: 39.18%
Q3: 57.56%
Watch

In 2017, the financial autonomy of GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE (3.5%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.26 years
Q3: 1.49 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE (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 162.97. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

162.965

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

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Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
162.97 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 146.14
Med: 206.37
Q3: 304.29
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE (162.97) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.53x
Q3: 3.46x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE (0.0x) 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: 62 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 28 days. The gap of 34 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 15 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 20 days of revenue, i.e. 10 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-20%), freeing up 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

10 413 €

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

62 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

28 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

15 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

20 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE is estimated at 18 443 € (range 10 393€ - 49 723€). With an EBITDA of 5 954€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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
104 transactions
10k€ 18k€ 49k€
18 443 € Range: 10 393€ - 49 723€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
5 954 € × 1.0x
Estimation 6 122 €
4 226€ - 20 029€
Revenue Multiple 30%
183 043 € × 0.27x
Estimation 49 221 €
26 247€ - 125 009€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 387 € × 1.3x
Estimation 3 081 €
2 030€ - 11 033€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE

What is the revenue of GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE ?

The revenue of GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE in 2017 is 183 k€.

Is GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE profitable?

Yes, GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE ?

The headquarters of GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE is located in LES BILLAUX (33500), in the department Gironde.

Where to find the tax return of GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE ?

The tax return of GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE 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 GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE operate?

GENERALE DE MAINTENANCE operates in the sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques (NAF code 33.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.