ALCHIMIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALCHIMIE is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Programmation informatique. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 7.3 M€. 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 - ALCHIMIE (SIREN 420919904)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 7 264 000 € 13 566 000 € 22 914 780 € 23 502 000 €
Net income -1 427 000 € -1 646 000 € -13 351 853 € -4 194 000 €
EBITDA -1 360 000 € 953 000 € -4 068 782 € -3 695 000 €
Net margin -19.6% -12.1% -58.3% -17.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, ALCHIMIE achieves revenue of 7.3 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2020-2023 (CAGR: -32.4%). Significant drop of -46% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 7.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.4 M€, representing -18.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-46%), EBITDA varies by -243%, reducing margin by 25.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -1.4 M€ (-19.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

7 264 000 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

7 264 000 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-1 360 000 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-2 047 000 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-1 427 000 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-18.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -264%. 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 -27%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-264.016%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

-27.363%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-5.121%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-18.204

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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
ALCHIMIE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-264.02 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.03
Q3: 49.58
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of ALCHIMIE (-264.02) 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
-27.36% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 3.98%
Med: 32.33%
Q3: 62.63%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of ALCHIMIE (-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
-18.2 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.46 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of ALCHIMIE (-18.20) 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 97.92. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

97.917

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-23.309

Liquidity indicators evolution
ALCHIMIE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
97.92 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 129.22
Med: 247.92
Q3: 487.46
Average

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of ALCHIMIE (97.92) 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
-23.31x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.45x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of ALCHIMIE (-23.3x) 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: 28 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 254 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 226 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 35 days of revenue, i.e. 704 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-92%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

704 027 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

28 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

254 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

35 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALCHIMIE

Positioning of ALCHIMIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Programmation informatique

Valuation estimate

Based on 120 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALCHIMIE is estimated at 1 972 960 € (range 1 115 288€ - 4 825 215€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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 2023
120 transactions
1115k€ 1972k€ 4825k€
1 972 960 € Range: 1 115 288€ - 4 825 215€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
7 264 000 € × 0.27x = 1 972 960 €
Range: 1 115 288€ - 4 825 215€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 120 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 ALCHIMIE

What is the revenue of ALCHIMIE ?

The revenue of ALCHIMIE in 2023 is 7.3 M€.

Is ALCHIMIE profitable?

ALCHIMIE recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of ALCHIMIE ?

The headquarters of ALCHIMIE is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of ALCHIMIE ?

The tax return of ALCHIMIE 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 ALCHIMIE operate?

ALCHIMIE operates in the sector Programmation informatique (NAF code 62.01Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.