ALCES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALCES is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in ANCENIS-SAINT-GEREON (44150), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 387 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - ALCES (SIREN 802901652)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017
Revenue 386 543 € 422 081 € 413 506 € 328 755 € 254 549 € 369 908 € 250 951 €
Net income 65 518 € 48 754 € 132 475 € 12 874 € 198 476 € 8 202 € 14 394 €
EBITDA 7 292 € 79 863 € 85 207 € 85 029 € 36 819 € 57 803 € 21 363 €
Net margin 16.9% 11.6% 32.0% 3.9% 78.0% 2.2% 5.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ALCES achieves revenue of 387 k€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.4%. Slight decline of -8% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 387 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 7 k€, representing 1.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-8%), EBITDA varies by -91%, reducing margin by 17.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 66 k€, i.e. 16.9% 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

386 543 €

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

386 543 €

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

7 292 €

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

-71 405 €

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

65 518 €

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

1.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 61%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 37.7% 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

61.028%

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

27.393%

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

37.655%

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

2.371

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

59.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALCES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
61.03 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.0
Q3: 41.75
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of ALCES (61.03) 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
27.39% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.27%
Med: 38.89%
Q3: 76.46%
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ALCES (27.4%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
2.37 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ALCES (2.37) 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 158.46. 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 84.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

158.455

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

84.6

Liquidity indicators evolution
ALCES

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
158.46 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.89
Med: 313.79
Q3: 966.61
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ALCES (158.46) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
84.6x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.27x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of ALCES (84.6x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 55 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 34 days. The company must finance 21 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 130 days of revenue, i.e. 139 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +2504%, 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

139 360 €

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

55 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

34 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

130 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALCES

Positioning of ALCES in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of ALCES is estimated at 182 682 € (range 81 818€ - 336 516€). With an EBITDA of 7 292€, the sector multiple of 4.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (in line with sector norms). 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 2024
69 tx
81k€ 182k€ 336k€
182 682 € Range: 81 818€ - 336 516€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
7 292 € × 4.3x
Estimation 31 052 €
6 174€ - 49 715€
Revenue Multiple 30%
386 543 € × 0.66x
Estimation 254 693 €
148 224€ - 281 629€
Net Income Multiple 20%
65 518 € × 6.9x
Estimation 453 745 €
171 324€ - 1 135 853€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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 ALCES

What is the revenue of ALCES ?

The revenue of ALCES in 2024 is 387 k€.

Is ALCES profitable?

Yes, ALCES generated a net profit of 66 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ALCES ?

The headquarters of ALCES is located in ANCENIS-SAINT-GEREON (44150), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of ALCES ?

The tax return of ALCES 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 ALCES operate?

ALCES operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.