PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in ARNAS (69400), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 39 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Financial history - PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE (SIREN 752139600)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 39 318 € 34 147 € 32 704 €
Net income 39 342 € 40 419 € 9 969 €
EBITDA 98 € -2 375 € -675 €
Net margin 100.1% 118.4% 30.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE achieves revenue of 39 k€. Over the period 2017-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.6%. Vs 2018, growth of +15% (34 k€ -> 39 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 39 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 98 €, representing 0.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +7.2 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 39 k€, i.e. 100.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

39 318 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

39 318 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

98 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

97 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

39 342 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

0.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 27%. 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 77%. 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 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 100.1% 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 (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

27.358%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

76.82%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

100.064%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

1.378

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
27.36 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.29
Q3: 44.13
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE (27.36) 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
76.82% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 5.58%
Med: 39.62%
Q3: 73.61%
Excellent +17 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE (76.8%) 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
1.38 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.68 years
Average

In 2019, the repayment capacity of PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE (1.38) 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 159.83. 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 540.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

159.828

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

540.816

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
159.83 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 136.05
Med: 274.14
Q3: 675.52
Average

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE (159.83) 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
540.82x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.24x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE (540.8x) 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: 36 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 84 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 48 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-16 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2017-2019, WCR increased by +85%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

-1 760 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

36 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

84 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

-16 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 73 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE is estimated at 36 636 € (range 18 477€ - 80 613€). With an EBITDA of 98€, the sector multiple of 3.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.48x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
73 tx
18k€ 36k€ 80k€
36 636 € Range: 18 477€ - 80 613€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
98 € × 3.3x
Estimation 324 €
193€ - 656€
Revenue Multiple 30%
39 318 € × 0.48x
Estimation 18 937 €
10 261€ - 38 568€
Net Income Multiple 20%
39 342 € × 3.9x
Estimation 153 967 €
76 516€ - 343 573€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 73 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 (Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)

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Frequently asked questions about PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE

What is the revenue of PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE ?

The revenue of PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE in 2019 is 39 k€.

Is PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE profitable?

Yes, PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE generated a net profit of 39 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE ?

The headquarters of PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE is located in ARNAS (69400), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE ?

The tax return of PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE 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 PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE operate?

PHILIPPON SYLVAIN AUTO-ECOLE operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.