PROVENCE AUTO BILAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
PROVENCE AUTO BILAN is a French company
founded 34 years ago,
specialized in the sector Contrôle technique automobile.
Based in DIGNE-LES-BAINS (04000),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 323 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - PROVENCE AUTO BILAN (SIREN 383074051)
Indicator
2024
2020
2019
2018
2016
Revenue
323 352 €
327 590 €
372 297 €
431 174 €
409 535 €
Net income
59 621 €
7 859 €
-6 768 €
18 599 €
22 521 €
EBITDA
106 463 €
32 206 €
27 149 €
54 546 €
62 564 €
Net margin
18.4%
2.4%
-1.8%
4.3%
5.5%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, PROVENCE AUTO BILAN achieves revenue of 323 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.9%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 323 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 106 k€, representing 32.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +23.1 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 60 k€, i.e. 18.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
323 352 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
323 352 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
106 463 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
77 646 €
Net income (2024)
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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
59 621 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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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
32.9%
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Assets
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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 83%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 21.9% 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 (2024)
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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
0.025%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
83.235%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
21.913%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.0
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2018
2019
2020
2024
Debt ratio
2.327
3.012
9.299
54.969
0.025
Financial autonomy
76.222
73.564
72.515
52.708
83.235
Repayment capacity
0.146
0.221
2.433
5.914
0.0
Cash flow / Revenue
8.623%
6.365%
1.668%
4.417%
21.913%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.032024
2019
2020
2024
Q1: 0.83
Med: 14.06
Q3: 50.62
Excellent-14 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of PROVENCE AUTO BILAN (0.03) 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
83.23%2024
2019
2020
2024
Q1: 15.77%
Med: 50.09%
Q3: 72.79%
Excellent
In 2024, the financial autonomy of PROVENCE AUTO BILAN (83.2%) 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 years2024
2019
2020
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.15 years
Q3: 1.42 years
Excellent-50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of PROVENCE AUTO BILAN (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 479.49. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
479.491
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
0.268
Liquidity indicators evolution PROVENCE AUTO BILAN
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Indicator
2016
2018
2019
2020
2024
Liquidity ratio
283.906
282.254
339.119
471.271
479.491
Interest coverage
0.802
1.27
1.646
1.186
0.268
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
479.492024
2019
2020
2024
Q1: 115.19
Med: 226.43
Q3: 416.69
Excellent
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PROVENCE AUTO BILAN (479.49) 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
0.27x2024
2019
2020
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.35x
Q3: 3.05x
Average-18 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of PROVENCE AUTO BILAN (0.3x) 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: 18 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 15 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-7 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +63%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
-6 085 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
18 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
15 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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 (2024)
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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
-7 j
WCR and payment terms evolution PROVENCE AUTO BILAN
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2018
2019
2020
2024
Operating WCR
-16 381 €
-7 502 €
-13 217 €
-23 623 €
-6 085 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
14
10
10
15
18
Supplier payment term (days)
23
44
17
10
15
Positioning of PROVENCE AUTO BILAN in its sector
Comparison with sector Contrôle technique automobile
Valuation estimate
Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (41 transactions).
This range of 46 518€ to 392 428€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2024
Indicative
46k€228k€392k€
228 121 €Range: 46 518€ - 392 428€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 41 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 PROVENCE AUTO BILAN
What is the revenue of PROVENCE AUTO BILAN ?
The revenue of PROVENCE AUTO BILAN in 2024 is 323 k€.
Is PROVENCE AUTO BILAN profitable?
Yes, PROVENCE AUTO BILAN generated a net profit of 60 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of PROVENCE AUTO BILAN ?
The headquarters of PROVENCE AUTO BILAN is located in DIGNE-LES-BAINS (04000), in the department Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
Where to find the tax return of PROVENCE AUTO BILAN ?
The tax return of PROVENCE AUTO BILAN 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 PROVENCE AUTO BILAN operate?
PROVENCE AUTO BILAN 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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