ART ALU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ART ALU is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de couverture par éléments. Based in LANSARGUES (34130), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 348 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Historique financier - ART ALU (SIREN 454037250)
Kennzahl 2019 2018 2017
Umsatz 347 684 € 397 626 € 316 689 €
Nettoergebnis -621 € 319 € 4 566 €
EBITDA 7 740 € 8 090 € 1 810 €
Nettomarge -0.2% 0.1% 1.4%

Umsatz und Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung

In 2019, ART ALU achieves revenue of 348 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +4.8%). Significant drop of -13% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (131 k€), gross margin stands at 217 k€, i.e. a rate of 62%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 8 k€, representing 2.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -621 € (-0.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Umsatz (2019) ?
Umsatz
Definition
Gesamtbetrag der Verkäufe von Waren und Dienstleistungen des Unternehmens.
Formel
Warenverkäufe + Verkaufte Produktion

347 684 €

Bruttomarge (2019) ?
Bruttomarge
Definition
Differenz zwischen Umsatz und Wareneinsatz.
Formel
Umsatz - Wareneinsatz

217 075 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
EBITDA (Betriebsergebnis vor Abschreibungen)
Definition
Ressource générée par l'activité courante, avant amortissements et charges financières.
Formel
Wertschöpfung - Personalkosten - Steuern
Interpretation
Positiv = rentable Tätigkeit

7 740 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Betriebsergebnis)
Definition
Betriebsergebnis, einschließlich Abschreibungen und Rückstellungen.
Formel
EBITDA - Abschreibungen und Rückstellungen + Auflösungen

1 258 €

Nettoergebnis (2019) ?
Nettoergebnis
Definition
Bénéfice ou perte après toutes les charges, y compris impôts et éléments exceptionnels.
Formel
Ordentliches Ergebnis + Außerordentliches Ergebnis - Ertragsteuern

-621 €

EBITDA-Marge (2019) ?
EBITDA-Marge
Definition
Misst die operative Rentabilität des Unternehmens.
Formel
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Gute Rentabilität
5-10% : Durchschnitt
< 5% : Faible

2.2%

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Solvenz- und Verschuldungskennzahlen

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 34%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 9%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Verschuldungsgrad (2019) ?
Verschuldungsgrad
Definition
Misst das Verhältnis von Schulden zu Eigenkapital.
Formel
(Finanzschulden / Eigenkapital) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Faible
50-100% : Moderat
> 100% : Hoch

33.612%

Finanzielle Autonomie (2019) ?
Finanzielle Autonomie
Definition
Anteil des Eigenkapitals an der Gesamtfinanzierung.
Formel
(Eigenkapital / Bilanzsumme) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Gute Autonomie
20-30% : Durchschnitt
< 20% : Faible

9.153%

Cashflow / Umsatz (2019) ?
Cashflow / Umsatz
Definition
Capacité d'autofinancement rapportée au chiffre d'affaires.
Formel
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
Je höher das Verhältnis, desto mehr Liquidität generiert das Unternehmen

1.859%

Rückzahlungsfähigkeit (2019) ?
Rückzahlungsfähigkeit
Definition
Anzahl der Jahre zur Schuldenrückzahlung mit dem Cashflow.
Formel
Dettes financières / CAF
Interpretation
< 3 Jahre : Ausgezeichnet
3-5 Jahre : Angemessen
> 5 Jahre : Attention

0.751

Anlagenaltersquote (2019) ?
Anlagenaltersquote
Definition
Misst den Abnutzungsgrad des Sachanlagevermögens.
Formel
Kumulierte Abschreibungen / Bruttoanlagevermögen x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Neue Anlagen
50-70% : Normale Abnutzung
> 70% : Alternde Anlagen

18.0%

Entwicklung der Solvenzkennzahlen
ART ALU

Positionnement sectoriel

Debt ratio
33.61 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 3.8
Méd: 19.11
Q3: 53.26
Average -14 pts über 3 Jahre

In 2019, the debt ratio of ART ALU (33.61) 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
9.15% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 18.11%
Méd: 39.44%
Q3: 57.29%
Watch

In 2019, the financial autonomy of ART ALU (9.2%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.75 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Méd: 0.3 years
Q3: 1.4 years
Average -15 pts über 3 Jahre

In 2019, the repayment capacity of ART ALU (0.75) 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.

Liquiditätskennzahlen

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 125.45. 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 14.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquiditätsquote (2019) ?
Liquiditätsquote
Definition
Fähigkeit, kurzfristige Schulden mit dem Umlaufvermögen zu decken.
Formel
Umlaufvermögen / Kurzfristige Verbindlichkeiten
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Sehr gut
1-1.5 : Angemessen
< 1 : Risque de liquidité

125.447

Zinsdeckung (2019) ?
Zinsdeckung
Definition
Fähigkeit, Zinsaufwendungen mit dem Betriebsergebnis zu decken.
Formel
EBIT / Zinsaufwendungen
Interpretation
> 3 : Komfortabel
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risiko

14.651

Entwicklung der Liquiditätskennzahlen
ART ALU

Positionnement sectoriel

Liquidity ratio
125.45 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 144.21
Méd: 201.33
Q3: 305.85
Watch -16 pts über 3 Jahre

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of ART ALU (125.45) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
14.65x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Méd: 0.57x
Q3: 2.99x
Excellent

In 2019, the interest coverage of ART ALU (14.7x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

Umlaufvermögensbedarf und Zahlungsfristen

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 57 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 67 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 10 days. Inventory turnover is 28 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 22 days of revenue, i.e. 22 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-42%), freeing up cash.

Operatives Working Capital (2019) ?
Operatives Working Capital
Definition
Besoin de financement généré par le cycle d'exploitation (stocks + créances - dettes fournisseurs).
Formel
Stocks + Créances clients - Dettes fournisseurs
Interpretation
Negativ = freigesetzte Liquidität
Positiv = Finanzierungsbedarf

21 654 €

Kundenforderungen (2019) ?
Kundenforderungen (Tage)
Definition
Durchschnittliche Zahlungsfrist für Kunden.
Formel
(Kundenforderungen / Umsatz inkl. MwSt.) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Gut
45-60j : Durchschnitt
> 60j : Lang

57 j

Lieferantenverbindlichkeiten (2019) ?
Lieferantenverbindlichkeiten (Tage)
Definition
Durchschnittliche Zahlungsfrist von Lieferanten.
Formel
(Lieferantenverbindlichkeiten / Einkäufe inkl. MwSt.) x 360
Interpretation
Je länger die Frist, desto besser für die Liquidität

67 j

Lagerumschlag (2019) ?
Lagerumschlag (Tage)
Definition
Durchschnittliche Lagerdauer für Waren oder Materialien.
Formel
(Vorräte / Einkaufskosten) x 360
Interpretation
Je niedriger das Verhältnis, desto schneller der Umschlag

28 j

Working Capital in Umsatztagen (2019) ?
Working Capital in Umsatztagen
Definition
Drückt den Betriebskapitalbedarf in Umsatztagen aus.
Formel
(BFR exploitation / CA) x 360
Interpretation
Je weniger Tage, desto besser das Working Capital Management

22 j

Entwicklung des Working Capital und der Zahlungsfristen
ART ALU

Positionnement de ART ALU dans son secteur

Vergleich mit der Branche Travaux de couverture par éléments

Bewertungsschätzung

Based on 113 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ART ALU is estimated at 31 104 € (range 17 639€ - 50 556€). With an EBITDA of 7 740€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2019
113 transactions
17k€ 31k€ 50k€
31 104 € Range: 17 639€ - 50 556€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
7 740 € × 2.2x
Estimation 17 412 €
7 187€ - 27 938€
Revenue Multiple 30%
347 684 € × 0.16x
Estimation 53 923 €
35 061€ - 88 254€

Bewertungsentwicklung

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 113 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 ART ALU

What is the revenue of ART ALU ?

The revenue of ART ALU in 2019 is 348 k€.

Is ART ALU profitable?

ART ALU recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of ART ALU ?

The headquarters of ART ALU is located in LANSARGUES (34130), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of ART ALU ?

The tax return of ART ALU 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 ART ALU operate?

ART ALU operates in the sector Travaux de couverture par éléments (NAF code 43.91B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.