LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Contrôle technique automobile. Based in SAINT-REMY (71100), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 158 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL (SIREN 384134771)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 158 457 € 220 703 € 366 315 €
Net income 65 727 € 79 901 € 17 749 €
EBITDA 35 377 € -7 450 € 21 373 €
Net margin 41.5% 36.2% 4.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL achieves revenue of 158 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2017 (CAGR: -34.2%). Significant drop of -28% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 158 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 35 k€, representing 22.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +25.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 66 k€, i.e. 41.5% 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

158 457 €

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

158 457 €

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

35 377 €

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

29 927 €

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

65 727 €

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

22.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 265%. 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 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 13.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 9.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

265.219%

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

22.217%

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

9.309%

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

13.553

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

16.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
265.22 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 1.73
Med: 21.99
Q3: 86.93
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In 2017, the debt ratio of LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHA... (265.22) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
22.22% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 13.56%
Med: 40.57%
Q3: 64.72%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHA... (22.2%) 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
13.55 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.5 years
Q3: 2.03 years
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In 2017, the repayment capacity of LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHA... (13.55) 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 505.88. 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 6.5x. 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

505.875

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

6.521

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
505.88 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 84.52
Med: 161.01
Q3: 282.6
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHA... (505.88) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
6.52x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.04x
Q3: 4.71x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHA... (6.5x) 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: 5 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 155 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 150 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 653 days of revenue, i.e. 288 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2017, WCR increased by +212%, requiring additional financing.

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

287 580 €

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

5 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

155 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

0 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

653 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL in its sector

Comparison with sector Contrôle technique automobile

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL is estimated at 125 005 € (range 47 641€ - 218 010€). With an EBITDA of 35 377€, the sector multiple of 3.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.54x (in line with sector norms). 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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
67 tx
47k€ 125k€ 218k€
125 005 € Range: 47 641€ - 218 010€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
35 377 € × 3.6x
Estimation 127 562 €
37 809€ - 194 247€
Revenue Multiple 30%
158 457 € × 0.54x
Estimation 85 332 €
48 289€ - 146 445€
Net Income Multiple 20%
65 727 € × 2.7x
Estimation 178 124 €
71 250€ - 384 770€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL

What is the revenue of LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL ?

The revenue of LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL in 2017 is 158 k€.

Is LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL profitable?

Yes, LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL generated a net profit of 66 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL ?

The headquarters of LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL is located in SAINT-REMY (71100), in the department Saone-et-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL ?

The tax return of LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL 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 LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL operate?

LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE CHALONNAIS SARL operates in the sector Contrôle technique automobile (NAF code 71.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.