LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in EPAIGNES (27260), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 836 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 - LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE (SIREN 522671601)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 835 590 € 1 054 576 € 1 078 562 € 1 041 071 € 1 130 064 €
Net income 16 806 € -6 500 € 37 656 € 28 525 € 29 317 €
EBITDA 24 852 € 5 287 € 54 910 € 55 616 € 53 388 €
Net margin 2.0% -0.6% 3.5% 2.7% 2.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE achieves revenue of 836 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2020 (CAGR: -7.3%). Significant drop of -21% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (378 k€), gross margin stands at 458 k€, i.e. a rate of 55%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 25 k€, representing 3.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 17 k€, i.e. 2.0% 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

835 590 €

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

457 959 €

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

24 852 €

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

15 447 €

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

16 806 €

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

3.0%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 13%. 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 69%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

12.521%

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

68.901%

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

2.766%

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

1.251

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

7.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
12.52 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 6.24
Med: 41.16
Q3: 127.19
Good -26 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE (12.52) 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
68.9% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 17.5%
Med: 39.23%
Q3: 59.04%
Excellent +18 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE (68.9%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
1.25 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 3.32 years
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE (1.25) 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 187.15. 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 2.1x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

187.154

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

2.084

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
187.15 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 139.56
Med: 214.86
Q3: 320.34
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE (187.15) 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
2.08x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.22x
Q3: 3.12x
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE (2.1x) 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: 16 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 6 days. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 23 days of revenue, i.e. 53 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-55%), freeing up cash.

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

53 419 €

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

16 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

22 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

6 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

23 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE is estimated at 118 626 € (range 55 483€ - 205 922€). With an EBITDA of 24 852€, the sector multiple of 3.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.26x (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
104 transactions
55k€ 118k€ 205k€
118 626 € Range: 55 483€ - 205 922€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
24 852 € × 3.4x
Estimation 83 659 €
32 606€ - 156 018€
Revenue Multiple 30%
835 590 € × 0.26x
Estimation 214 057 €
113 656€ - 318 052€
Net Income Multiple 20%
16 806 € × 3.7x
Estimation 62 902 €
25 420€ - 162 488€

Valuation evolution

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 LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE

What is the revenue of LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE ?

The revenue of LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE in 2020 is 836 k€.

Is LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE profitable?

Yes, LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE generated a net profit of 17 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE ?

The headquarters of LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE is located in EPAIGNES (27260), in the department Eure.

Where to find the tax return of LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE ?

The tax return of LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE 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 LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE operate?

LA CARROSSERIE DU TREFLE 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.