ALCAVA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALCAVA is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication. Based in VILLEBON-SUR-YVETTE (91140), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 164 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 - ALCAVA (SIREN 509065603)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 163 625 € 688 492 € 822 130 € 859 078 € 779 678 € 741 920 € 668 526 € 588 662 € 545 774 €
Net income 404 800 € 2 939 110 € 970 258 € 928 363 € 622 801 € 779 952 € 660 451 € 486 275 € 299 550 €
EBITDA -49 953 € -149 599 € -2 788 € 77 440 € 17 502 € 4 367 € -12 679 € 33 317 € 37 345 €
Net margin 247.4% 426.9% 118.0% 108.1% 79.9% 105.1% 98.8% 82.6% 54.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ALCAVA achieves revenue of 164 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -14.0%). Significant drop of -76% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 164 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 -50 k€, representing -30.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-76%), EBITDA varies by +67%, reducing margin by 8.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 405 k€, i.e. 247.4% 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

163 625 €

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

163 625 €

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

-49 953 €

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

-89 405 €

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

404 800 €

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

-30.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 86%. 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 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 271.5% 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 (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

15.008%

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

86.23%

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

271.457%

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

1.242

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

33.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALCAVA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
15.01 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.58
Q3: 34.46
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ALCAVA (15.01) 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
86.23% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.2%
Med: 30.36%
Q3: 62.45%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ALCAVA (86.2%) 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
1.24 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.48 years
Average +22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ALCAVA (1.24) 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 1940.34. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

1940.34

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

-42.64

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1940.34 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 140.42
Med: 242.49
Q3: 476.09
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ALCAVA (1940.34) 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
-42.64x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.29x
Watch

In 2024, the interest coverage of ALCAVA (-42.6x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 125 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 253 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 128 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 1120 days of revenue, i.e. 509 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +21%, 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

509 270 €

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

125 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

253 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

0 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

1120 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALCAVA

Positioning of ALCAVA in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 115 665€ to 769 027€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
115k€ 498k€ 769k€
498 338 € Range: 115 665€ - 769 027€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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 ALCAVA

What is the revenue of ALCAVA ?

The revenue of ALCAVA in 2024 is 164 k€.

Is ALCAVA profitable?

Yes, ALCAVA generated a net profit of 405 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ALCAVA ?

The headquarters of ALCAVA is located in VILLEBON-SUR-YVETTE (91140), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of ALCAVA ?

The tax return of ALCAVA 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 ALCAVA operate?

ALCAVA operates in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication (NAF code 70.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.