ALCHIMIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALCHIMIE is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres travaux de finition. Based in NIORT (79000), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 297 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 - ALCHIMIE (SIREN 481331023)
Indicator 2016 2015
Revenue 297 336 € 221 801 €
Net income 5 762 € -12 052 €
EBITDA 13 645 € -10 475 €
Net margin 1.9% -5.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, ALCHIMIE achieves revenue of 297 k€. Vs 2015, growth of +34% (222 k€ -> 297 k€). After deducting consumption (129 k€), gross margin stands at 169 k€, i.e. a rate of 57%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 14 k€, representing 4.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 6 k€, i.e. 1.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

297 336 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

168 778 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

13 645 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

5 919 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

5 762 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 27%. 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 14%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

27.031%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

14.038%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

3.107%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

1.258

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

62.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALCHIMIE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
27.03 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.01
Med: 9.12
Q3: 50.37
Average -9 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the debt ratio of ALCHIMIE (27.03) 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
14.04% 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 6.64%
Med: 27.3%
Q3: 49.4%
Average -17 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the financial autonomy of ALCHIMIE (14.0%) 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
1.26 years 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.8 years
Watch +52 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the repayment capacity of ALCHIMIE (1.26) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 179.95. 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 1.0x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

179.952

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

1.048

Liquidity indicators evolution
ALCHIMIE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
179.95 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 122.94
Med: 173.45
Q3: 290.13
Good -17 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of ALCHIMIE (179.95) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
1.05x 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.44x
Good +36 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the interest coverage of ALCHIMIE (1.1x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 48 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 28 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 29 days of revenue, i.e. 24 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

24 227 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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 (2016) ?
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

48 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

28 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

29 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALCHIMIE

Positioning of ALCHIMIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres travaux de finition

Valuation estimate

Based on 436 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALCHIMIE is estimated at 33 506 € (range 15 785€ - 65 037€). With an EBITDA of 13 645€, the sector multiple of 2.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.18x (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 2016
436 transactions
15k€ 33k€ 65k€
33 506 € Range: 15 785€ - 65 037€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
13 645 € × 2.1x
Estimation 29 223 €
11 679€ - 59 747€
Revenue Multiple 30%
297 336 € × 0.18x
Estimation 52 386 €
29 110€ - 92 320€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 762 € × 2.8x
Estimation 15 893 €
6 064€ - 37 342€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 436 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 2016 is 297 k€.

Is ALCHIMIE profitable?

Yes, ALCHIMIE generated a net profit of 6 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of ALCHIMIE ?

The headquarters of ALCHIMIE is located in NIORT (79000), in the department Deux-Sevres.

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 Autres travaux de finition (NAF code 43.39Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.