ACTALARM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ACTALARM is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux. Based in TREGUNC (29910), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 3.4 M€. 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 - ACTALARM (SIREN 415048487)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 391 474 € 2 944 545 € 2 308 691 € 1 979 737 €
Net income 331 519 € 279 184 € 168 636 € 101 243 €
EBITDA 464 806 € 370 575 € 217 950 € 158 479 €
Net margin 9.8% 9.5% 7.3% 5.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, ACTALARM achieves revenue of 3.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +19.7%. Vs 2018, growth of +15% (2.9 M€ -> 3.4 M€). After deducting consumption (901 k€), gross margin stands at 2.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 73%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 465 k€, representing 13.7% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 332 k€, i.e. 9.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 391 474 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 490 482 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

464 806 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

450 090 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

331 519 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

13.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 13%. 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 56%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.3% 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 (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

12.849%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

55.823%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

10.283%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.412

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

41.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
ACTALARM

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
12.85 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.55
Med: 11.82
Q3: 44.25
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of ACTALARM (12.85) 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
55.82% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 10.11%
Med: 33.99%
Q3: 55.64%
Excellent

In 2019, the financial autonomy of ACTALARM (55.8%) 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
0.41 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.06 years
Q3: 0.91 years
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of ACTALARM (0.41) 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 244.42. 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 0.4x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

244.422

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

0.426

Liquidity indicators evolution
ACTALARM

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
244.42 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 145.79
Med: 208.77
Q3: 309.25
Good

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of ACTALARM (244.42) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.43x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.11x
Q3: 1.84x
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of ACTALARM (0.4x) 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: 74 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 54 days. The company must finance 20 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 34 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 76 days of revenue, i.e. 718 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +90%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

718 416 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

74 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

54 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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

34 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

76 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ACTALARM

Positioning of ACTALARM in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of ACTALARM is estimated at 384 042 € (range 183 897€ - 813 405€). With an EBITDA of 464 806€, the sector multiple of 0.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.17x (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 2019
53 tx
183k€ 384k€ 813k€
384 042 € Range: 183 897€ - 813 405€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
464 806 € × 0.7x
Estimation 328 216 €
196 268€ - 749 993€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 391 474 € × 0.17x
Estimation 570 702 €
240 794€ - 1 032 897€
Net Income Multiple 20%
331 519 € × 0.7x
Estimation 243 620 €
67 625€ - 642 701€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 53 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 ACTALARM

What is the revenue of ACTALARM ?

The revenue of ACTALARM in 2019 is 3.4 M€.

Is ACTALARM profitable?

Yes, ACTALARM generated a net profit of 332 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of ACTALARM ?

The headquarters of ACTALARM is located in TREGUNC (29910), in the department Finistere.

Where to find the tax return of ACTALARM ?

The tax return of ACTALARM 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 ACTALARM operate?

ACTALARM operates in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux (NAF code 43.21A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.