SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE is a French company founded 31 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in PORCIEU-AMBLAGNIEU (38390), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 474 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE (SIREN 399197995)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 473 671 € 498 139 € 494 764 €
Net income 1 815 € 1 602 € 2 907 €
EBITDA 10 053 € 15 823 € -1 211 €
Net margin 0.4% 0.3% 0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE achieves revenue of 474 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.2%). Slight decline of -5% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (177 k€), gross margin stands at 297 k€, i.e. a rate of 63%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 10 k€, representing 2.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2 k€, i.e. 0.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

473 671 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

296 622 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

10 053 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

859 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 815 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.1%

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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 78%. 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 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

5.858%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

77.612%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

2.219%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

1.529

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

16.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.86 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 4.45
Med: 28.77
Q3: 96.28
Good

In 2018, the debt ratio of SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE (5.86) 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
77.61% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 16.59%
Med: 39.72%
Q3: 59.69%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE (77.6%) 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
1.53 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.28 years
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE (1.53) 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 437.42. 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 1.8x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

437.417

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

1.771

Liquidity indicators evolution
SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
437.42 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 115.61
Med: 181.05
Q3: 276.25
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE (437.42) 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
1.77x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.82x
Q3: 4.86x
Good +31 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE (1.8x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 31 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 26 days. The company must finance 5 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 35 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 60 days of revenue, i.e. 79 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +247%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

79 165 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

31 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

26 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

35 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

60 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE

Positioning of SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 159 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE is estimated at 71 642 € (range 39 702€ - 109 070€). With an EBITDA of 10 053€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
159 transactions
39k€ 71k€ 109k€
71 642 € Range: 39 702€ - 109 070€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
10 053 € × 4.0x
Estimation 40 396 €
25 351€ - 65 042€
Revenue Multiple 30%
473 671 € × 0.35x
Estimation 165 526 €
88 137€ - 239 945€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 815 € × 4.9x
Estimation 8 932 €
2 929€ - 22 826€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 159 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 SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE

What is the revenue of SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE ?

The revenue of SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE in 2018 is 474 k€.

Is SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE profitable?

Yes, SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE ?

The headquarters of SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE is located in PORCIEU-AMBLAGNIEU (38390), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE ?

The tax return of SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE 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 SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE operate?

SARL GARAGE LA CRECHE operates in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.