AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL is a French company founded 4 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale. Based in LIEVIN (62800), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 381 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL (SIREN 902446079)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022
Revenue 381 452 € 306 673 € 227 540 €
Net income 30 220 € 32 110 € 5 515 €
EBITDA 38 878 € 38 131 € 5 514 €
Net margin 7.9% 10.5% 2.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL achieves revenue of 381 k€. Over the period 2022-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +29.5%. Vs 2023, growth of +24% (307 k€ -> 381 k€). After deducting consumption (278 k€), gross margin stands at 103 k€, i.e. a rate of 27%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 39 k€, representing 10.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+24%), EBITDA varies by +2%, reducing margin by 2.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 30 k€, i.e. 7.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

381 452 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

103 294 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

38 878 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

36 960 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

30 220 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 32%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

31.587%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

21.09%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

8.287%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

0.648

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

96.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
31.59 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.76
Q3: 74.43
Average +33 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL (31.59) 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
21.09% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.27%
Med: 14.75%
Q3: 44.08%
Good +30 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL (21.1%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.65 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.54 years
Average +36 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL (0.65) 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 326.32. 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 1.2x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

326.322

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

1.196

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
326.32 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 87.5
Med: 147.87
Q3: 244.64
Excellent +52 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL (326.32) 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
1.2x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.9x
Good +35 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL (1.2x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 3 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 3 days. Inventory turnover is 20 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 16 days of revenue, i.e. 17 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2022-2024, WCR increased by +220%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

16 849 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

3 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

16 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'alimentation générale

Valuation estimate

Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL is estimated at 153 427 € (range 62 219€ - 323 597€). With an EBITDA of 38 878€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2024
551 transactions
62k€ 153k€ 323k€
153 427 € Range: 62 219€ - 323 597€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
38 878 € × 4.7x
Estimation 183 813 €
64 061€ - 391 521€
Revenue Multiple 30%
381 452 € × 0.23x
Estimation 87 702 €
47 684€ - 161 069€
Net Income Multiple 20%
30 220 € × 5.8x
Estimation 176 052 €
79 419€ - 397 580€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 551 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 AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL

What is the revenue of AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL ?

The revenue of AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL in 2024 is 381 k€.

Is AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL profitable?

Yes, AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL generated a net profit of 30 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL ?

The headquarters of AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL is located in LIEVIN (62800), in the department Pas-de-Calais.

Where to find the tax return of AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL ?

The tax return of AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL 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 AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL operate?

AJEY ALIMENTATION GENERAL operates in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale (NAF code 47.11B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.