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SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in STRASBOURG (67200), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 469 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ (SIREN 381907542)
Indicator 2020
Revenue 469 287 €
Net income 41 974 €
EBITDA 34 928 €
Net margin 8.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ achieves revenue of 469 k€. After deducting consumption (209 k€), gross margin stands at 260 k€, i.e. a rate of 55%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 35 k€, representing 7.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 42 k€, i.e. 8.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

469 287 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

260 423 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

34 928 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

51 336 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

41 974 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 29%. 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 64%. 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 2.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

29.271%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

63.74%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

5.388%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

2.485

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

30.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
29.27 2020
2020
Q1: 8.93
Med: 66.63
Q3: 191.38
Good

In 2020, the debt ratio of SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU... (29.27) 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
63.74% 2020
2020
Q1: 13.1%
Med: 28.88%
Q3: 52.82%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU... (63.7%) 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
2.48 years 2020
2020
Q1: -0.02 years
Med: 0.52 years
Q3: 5.33 years
Average

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU... (2.48) 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 389.12. 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 0.9x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

389.115

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.879

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
389.12 2020
2020
Q1: 139.3
Med: 207.34
Q3: 371.51
Excellent

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU... (389.12) 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
0.88x 2020
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.35x
Q3: 7.29x
Good

In 2020, the interest coverage of SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU... (0.9x) 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: 11 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 21 days. Inventory turnover is 20 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 14 days of revenue, i.e. 18 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

18 035 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

11 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

32 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

20 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

14 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 122 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ is estimated at 75 550 € (range 22 809€ - 228 060€). With an EBITDA of 34 928€, the sector multiple of 2.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.09x (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 2020
122 transactions
22k€ 75k€ 228k€
75 550 € Range: 22 809€ - 228 060€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
34 928 € × 2.0x
Estimation 70 971 €
11 383€ - 214 120€
Revenue Multiple 30%
469 287 € × 0.09x
Estimation 40 425 €
34 066€ - 142 860€
Net Income Multiple 20%
41 974 € × 3.3x
Estimation 139 690 €
34 489€ - 390 714€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 122 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 (Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)

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Frequently asked questions about SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ

What is the revenue of SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ ?

The revenue of SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ in 2020 is 469 k€.

Is SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ generated a net profit of 42 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ is located in STRASBOURG (67200), in the department Bas-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ ?

The tax return of SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ 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 SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ operate?

SOCIETE D EXPLOITATION DU GARAGE MERTZ operates in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.