ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs. Based in HOUILLES (78800), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 27 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE (SIREN 401261649)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 27 393 € 28 715 € 30 487 €
Net income 11 272 € 8 278 € 14 550 €
EBITDA 13 820 € 10 871 € 17 039 €
Net margin 41.1% 28.8% 47.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE achieves revenue of 27 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2018 (CAGR: -5.2%). Slight decline of -5% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (2 k€), gross margin stands at 25 k€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 14 k€, representing 50.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +12.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 11 k€, i.e. 41.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

27 393 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

25 372 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

13 820 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

11 272 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

11 272 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

50.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 301%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 74%. 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 18.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 41.1% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

300.701%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

74.357%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

41.149%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

18.938

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
300.7 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.17
Q3: 41.99
Watch

In 2018, the debt ratio of ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION IN... (300.70) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
74.36% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 15.16%
Med: 40.77%
Q3: 62.17%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION IN... (74.4%) 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
18.94 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.67 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION IN... (18.94) 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 10907.34. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

10907.344

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
10907.34 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 144.55
Med: 237.13
Q3: 397.37
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION IN... (10907.34) 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
0.0x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.38x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION IN... (0.0x) 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: 2699 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 39 days. The gap of 2660 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 3217 days of revenue, i.e. 245 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +37%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

244 780 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

2699 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

39 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

3217 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE is estimated at 11 491 € (range 4 125€ - 35 259€). With an EBITDA of 13 820€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.25x (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 2018
103 transactions
4k€ 11k€ 35k€
11 491 € Range: 4 125€ - 35 259€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
13 820 € × 1.0x
Estimation 13 414 €
4 399€ - 43 346€
Revenue Multiple 30%
27 393 € × 0.25x
Estimation 6 816 €
3 011€ - 15 001€
Net Income Multiple 20%
11 272 € × 1.2x
Estimation 13 701 €
5 113€ - 45 429€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE

What is the revenue of ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE ?

The revenue of ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE in 2018 is 27 k€.

Is ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE profitable?

Yes, ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE generated a net profit of 11 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE ?

The headquarters of ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE is located in HOUILLES (78800), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE ?

The tax return of ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE 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 ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE operate?

ALAIN MICHEL INDUCTION INFORMATIQUE operates in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs (NAF code 58.29C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.