UTILITAIRE CENTER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

UTILITAIRE CENTER is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in CONTES (06390), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 153 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 - UTILITAIRE CENTER (SIREN 481714525)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 153 337 € 162 150 €
Net income 1 177 € 22 533 €
EBITDA -23 408 € 28 794 €
Net margin 0.8% 13.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, UTILITAIRE CENTER achieves revenue of 153 k€. Slight decline of -5% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (60 k€), gross margin stands at 94 k€, i.e. a rate of 61%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -23 k€, representing -15.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-5%), EBITDA varies by -181%, reducing margin by 33.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1 k€, i.e. 0.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

153 337 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

93 833 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

-23 408 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

847 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 177 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-15.3%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 86%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

7.459%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

86.436%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

-15.052%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

-0.425

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

15.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
UTILITAIRE CENTER

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.46 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 6.2
Med: 47.61
Q3: 154.06
Good -6 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of UTILITAIRE CENTER (7.46) 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
86.44% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 13.26%
Med: 28.95%
Q3: 53.74%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of UTILITAIRE CENTER (86.4%) 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
-0.42 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.62 years
Q3: 3.93 years
Excellent -27 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of UTILITAIRE CENTER (-0.42) 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 1315.48. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

1315.479

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.047

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1315.48 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 126.09
Med: 173.79
Q3: 307.04
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of UTILITAIRE CENTER (1315.48) 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
0.05x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.24x
Q3: 9.78x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of UTILITAIRE CENTER (0.1x) 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: 21 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 12 days. The company must finance 9 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 11 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 33 days of revenue, i.e. 14 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

14 194 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

21 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

12 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

11 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

33 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of UTILITAIRE CENTER in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of UTILITAIRE CENTER is estimated at 11 695 € (range 7 986€ - 34 110€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
98 tx
7k€ 11k€ 34k€
11 695 € Range: 7 986€ - 34 110€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
153 337 € × 0.11x
Estimation 17 317 €
12 371€ - 51 579€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 177 € × 2.8x
Estimation 3 262 €
1 411€ - 7 907€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 UTILITAIRE CENTER

What is the revenue of UTILITAIRE CENTER ?

The revenue of UTILITAIRE CENTER in 2017 is 153 k€.

Is UTILITAIRE CENTER profitable?

Yes, UTILITAIRE CENTER generated a net profit of 1 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of UTILITAIRE CENTER ?

The headquarters of UTILITAIRE CENTER is located in CONTES (06390), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of UTILITAIRE CENTER ?

The tax return of UTILITAIRE CENTER 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 UTILITAIRE CENTER operate?

UTILITAIRE CENTER 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.