NICOUX CHRISTIAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
NICOUX CHRISTIAN is a French company
founded 16 years ago,
specialized in the sector Contrôle technique automobile.
Based in MAZEYRAT D'ALLIER (43300),
this company of category PME
shows in 2022 a revenue of 240 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - NICOUX CHRISTIAN (SIREN 521752790)
Indicator
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Revenue
240 030 €
261 700 €
253 406 €
265 865 €
268 660 €
265 284 €
Net income
-8 696 €
20 153 €
64 105 €
23 020 €
34 491 €
35 994 €
EBITDA
35 820 €
58 597 €
58 721 €
58 649 €
72 379 €
74 276 €
Net margin
-3.6%
7.7%
25.3%
8.7%
12.8%
13.6%
Revenue and income statement
In 2022, NICOUX CHRISTIAN achieves revenue of 240 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.0%). Slight decline of -8% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 240 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 36 k€, representing 14.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-8%), EBITDA varies by -39%, reducing margin by 7.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Net income is negative at -9 k€ (-3.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.
Revenue (2022)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
240 030 €
Gross margin (2022)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
240 030 €
EBITDA (2022)
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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
35 820 €
EBIT (2022)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
4 450 €
Net income (2022)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
-8 696 €
EBITDA margin (2022)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
14.9%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 88%. 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 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 9.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.
Debt ratio (2022)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
5.812%
Financial autonomy (2022)
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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
87.801%
Cash flow / Revenue (2022)
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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
9.031%
Repayment capacity (2022)
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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
0.939
Asset age ratio (2022)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Debt ratio
17.092
10.753
12.084
13.908
9.112
5.812
Financial autonomy
78.163
83.403
83.354
82.153
85.839
87.801
Repayment capacity
1.199
0.859
1.178
0.762
0.912
0.939
Cash flow / Revenue
17.346%
16.161%
13.695%
29.07%
15.608%
9.031%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
5.812022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.33
Med: 13.56
Q3: 65.47
Good
In 2022, the debt ratio of NICOUX CHRISTIAN (5.81) 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
87.8%2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 19.96%
Med: 49.79%
Q3: 73.19%
Excellent
In 2022, the financial autonomy of NICOUX CHRISTIAN (87.8%) 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
0.94 years2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.24 years
Q3: 2.33 years
Average
In 2022, the repayment capacity of NICOUX CHRISTIAN (0.94) 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 155.16. 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 43.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2022)
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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
155.162
Interest coverage (2022)
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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
43.386
Liquidity indicators evolution NICOUX CHRISTIAN
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Liquidity ratio
51.694
96.212
101.376
211.202
226.756
155.162
Interest coverage
3.464
4.037
1.616
1.393
2.017
43.386
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
155.162022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 116.59
Med: 226.75
Q3: 412.47
Average-11 pts over 3 years
In 2022, the liquidity ratio of NICOUX CHRISTIAN (155.16) 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
43.39x2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.15x
Q3: 2.92x
Excellent+17 pts over 3 years
In 2022, the interest coverage of NICOUX CHRISTIAN (43.4x) 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: 17 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 30 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 13 days. Overall, WCR represents 45 days of revenue, i.e. 30 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2022, WCR increased by +1234%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2022)
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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
30 167 €
Customer credit (2022)
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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
17 j
Supplier credit (2022)
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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
30 j
Inventory turnover (2022)
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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 (2022)
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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
45 j
WCR and payment terms evolution NICOUX CHRISTIAN
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Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Operating WCR
-2 661 €
12 009 €
12 270 €
49 769 €
39 687 €
30 167 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
11
16
16
11
14
17
Supplier payment term (days)
37
51
46
51
24
30
Positioning of NICOUX CHRISTIAN in its sector
Comparison with sector Contrôle technique automobile
Valuation estimate
Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales
in 2022,
the value of NICOUX CHRISTIAN is estimated at
119 170 €
(range 58 458€ - 191 065€).
With an EBITDA of 35 820€, the sector multiple of 3.1x 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 value2022
53 tx
58k€119k€191k€
119 170 €Range: 58 458€ - 191 065€
NAF 5 année 2022
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
35 820 €×3.1x
Estimation112 265 €
49 382€ - 172 449€
Revenue Multiple30%
240 030 €×0.54x
Estimation130 680 €
73 585€ - 222 093€
Valuation evolution
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How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 53 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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The revenue of NICOUX CHRISTIAN in 2022 is 240 k€.
Is NICOUX CHRISTIAN profitable?
NICOUX CHRISTIAN recorded a net loss in 2022.
Where is the headquarters of NICOUX CHRISTIAN ?
The headquarters of NICOUX CHRISTIAN is located in MAZEYRAT D'ALLIER (43300), in the department Haute-Loire.
Where to find the tax return of NICOUX CHRISTIAN ?
The tax return of NICOUX CHRISTIAN 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 NICOUX CHRISTIAN operate?
NICOUX CHRISTIAN operates in the sector Contrôle technique automobile (NAF code 71.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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