ALAS TRADUCTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALAS TRADUCTION is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Traduction et interprétation. Based in BOIS-D'ARCY (78390), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 539 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 - ALAS TRADUCTION (SIREN 793418997)
Indicator 2022 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 538 700 € 620 937 € 626 035 € 676 988 €
Net income 13 217 € 38 476 € 45 681 € 48 461 €
EBITDA 22 285 € 35 561 € 104 092 € 89 523 €
Net margin 2.5% 6.2% 7.3% 7.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, ALAS TRADUCTION achieves revenue of 539 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.5%). Significant drop of -13% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 539 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 22 k€, representing 4.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 13 k€, i.e. 2.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

538 700 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

538 700 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

22 285 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

16 397 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

13 217 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 88%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 3.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

87.702%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

3.736%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

14.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALAS TRADUCTION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2022
2018
2019
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.84
Q3: 46.94
Excellent -29 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of ALAS TRADUCTION (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
87.7% 2022
2018
2019
2022
Q1: 12.77%
Med: 41.26%
Q3: 64.72%
Excellent

In 2022, the financial autonomy of ALAS TRADUCTION (87.7%) 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
0.0 years 2022
2018
2019
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.95 years
Excellent -47 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of ALAS TRADUCTION (0.00) 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 624.34. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

624.341

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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
ALAS TRADUCTION

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
624.34 2022
2018
2019
2022
Q1: 146.92
Med: 238.44
Q3: 407.07
Excellent

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of ALAS TRADUCTION (624.34) 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 2022
2018
2019
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.61x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of ALAS TRADUCTION (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: 53 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 33 days. The company must finance 20 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 44 days of revenue, i.e. 66 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-38%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

65 738 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

53 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

33 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

44 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALAS TRADUCTION

Positioning of ALAS TRADUCTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Traduction et interprétation

Valuation estimate

Based on 178 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALAS TRADUCTION is estimated at 109 935 € (range 49 993€ - 201 444€). With an EBITDA of 22 285€, the sector multiple of 3.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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 2022
178 transactions
49k€ 109k€ 201k€
109 935 € Range: 49 993€ - 201 444€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
22 285 € × 3.9x
Estimation 87 454 €
37 603€ - 159 645€
Revenue Multiple 30%
538 700 € × 0.33x
Estimation 176 997 €
88 925€ - 327 710€
Net Income Multiple 20%
13 217 € × 5.0x
Estimation 65 549 €
22 571€ - 116 544€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 178 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 ALAS TRADUCTION

What is the revenue of ALAS TRADUCTION ?

The revenue of ALAS TRADUCTION in 2022 is 539 k€.

Is ALAS TRADUCTION profitable?

Yes, ALAS TRADUCTION generated a net profit of 13 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of ALAS TRADUCTION ?

The headquarters of ALAS TRADUCTION is located in BOIS-D'ARCY (78390), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of ALAS TRADUCTION ?

The tax return of ALAS TRADUCTION 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 ALAS TRADUCTION operate?

ALAS TRADUCTION operates in the sector Traduction et interprétation (NAF code 74.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.