SARL SALZE FRERES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL SALZE FRERES is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in LE VIGAN (30120), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 509 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 SALZE FRERES (SIREN 453892077)
Indicator 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 508 875 € 494 001 € 464 555 €
Net income 50 551 € 47 505 € 28 183 €
EBITDA 86 961 € 79 089 € 60 114 €
Net margin 9.9% 9.6% 6.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, SARL SALZE FRERES achieves revenue of 509 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +4.7%). Vs 2015: +3%. After deducting consumption (203 k€), gross margin stands at 306 k€, i.e. a rate of 60%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 87 k€, representing 17.1% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 51 k€, i.e. 9.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

508 875 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

305 720 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

86 961 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

64 639 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

50 551 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

17.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 97%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 14.1% 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 (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

97.491%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

35.673%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

14.149%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

1.063

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

43.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL SALZE FRERES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
97.49 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 1.98
Med: 27.54
Q3: 104.65
Average

In 2016, the debt ratio of SARL SALZE FRERES (97.49) 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
35.67% 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 14.34%
Med: 36.62%
Q3: 57.45%
Average

In 2016, the financial autonomy of SARL SALZE FRERES (35.7%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
1.06 years 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.58 years
Q3: 2.58 years
Average -19 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the repayment capacity of SARL SALZE FRERES (1.06) 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 166.53. 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 3.4x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

166.53

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

3.37

Liquidity indicators evolution
SARL SALZE FRERES

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
166.53 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 107.1
Med: 167.82
Q3: 255.42
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of SARL SALZE FRERES (166.53) 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
3.37x 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 6.75x
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the interest coverage of SARL SALZE FRERES (3.4x) 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: 9 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 10 days. Inventory turnover is 24 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 15 days of revenue, i.e. 22 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

21 882 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

9 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

19 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

24 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

15 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL SALZE FRERES

Positioning of SARL SALZE FRERES in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 1254 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SARL SALZE FRERES is estimated at 272 593 € (range 127 999€ - 506 162€). With an EBITDA of 86 961€, 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 2016
1254 transactions
127k€ 272k€ 506k€
272 593 € Range: 127 999€ - 506 162€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
86 961 € × 4.0x
Estimation 346 861 €
156 844€ - 630 061€
Revenue Multiple 30%
508 875 € × 0.35x
Estimation 176 892 €
100 141€ - 308 154€
Net Income Multiple 20%
50 551 € × 4.6x
Estimation 230 479 €
97 673€ - 493 430€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1254 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 SALZE FRERES

What is the revenue of SARL SALZE FRERES ?

The revenue of SARL SALZE FRERES in 2016 is 509 k€.

Is SARL SALZE FRERES profitable?

Yes, SARL SALZE FRERES generated a net profit of 51 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of SARL SALZE FRERES ?

The headquarters of SARL SALZE FRERES is located in LE VIGAN (30120), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of SARL SALZE FRERES ?

The tax return of SARL SALZE FRERES 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 SALZE FRERES operate?

SARL SALZE FRERES 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.