PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in TRAPPES (78190), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 7.1 M€. 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 - PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE (SIREN 417615523)
Indicator 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 7 136 531 € 8 319 875 € 7 898 639 € 10 171 528 € 10 227 364 € 8 831 327 €
Net income 552 613 € 561 023 € 628 171 € 1 589 051 € 1 490 936 € 835 017 €
EBITDA 572 277 € 975 097 € 1 301 494 € 2 453 008 € 2 679 808 € 1 201 287 €
Net margin 7.7% 6.7% 8.0% 15.6% 14.6% 9.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE achieves revenue of 7.1 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.0%). Significant drop of -14% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (494 k€), gross margin stands at 6.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 572 k€, representing 8.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-14%), EBITDA varies by -41%, reducing margin by 3.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 553 k€, i.e. 7.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

7 136 531 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

6 642 661 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

572 277 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

440 619 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

552 613 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

8.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 80%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 10.2% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

80.008%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

10.188%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

21.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.27
Q3: 55.27
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
80.01% 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 11.39%
Med: 36.33%
Q3: 58.53%
Excellent

In 2023, the financial autonomy of PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE (80.0%) 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
0.0 years 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Excellent -6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE (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 622.70. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

622.697

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
622.7 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 130.04
Med: 208.63
Q3: 353.23
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE (622.70) 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
0.0x 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.03x
Q3: 2.09x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE (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: 108 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 117 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 9 days. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 72 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

1 426 450 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

108 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

117 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

2 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

72 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE

Positioning of PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (38 transactions). This range of 870 747€ to 2 997 663€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
870k€ 1579k€ 2997k€
1 579 518 € Range: 870 747€ - 2 997 663€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 38 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 PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE

What is the revenue of PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE ?

The revenue of PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE in 2023 is 7.1 M€.

Is PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE profitable?

Yes, PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE generated a net profit of 553 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE ?

The headquarters of PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE is located in TRAPPES (78190), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE ?

The tax return of PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE 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 PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE operate?

PIPE LINE SERVICE CONTROLE operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.