ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette. Based in BEZONS (95870), this company of category ETI shows in 2019 a revenue of 64.8 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE (SIREN 433722147)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 64 796 274 € 58 771 704 € 54 241 554 € 62 982 648 €
Net income -6 184 692 € -6 226 206 € -4 259 815 € -213 771 €
EBITDA -4 118 563 € -4 860 724 € -2 373 923 € 1 354 516 €
Net margin -9.5% -10.6% -7.9% -0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE achieves revenue of 64.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +1.0%). Vs 2018, growth of +10% (58.8 M€ -> 64.8 M€). After deducting consumption (33.7 M€), gross margin stands at 31.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 48%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -4.1 M€, representing -6.4% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -6.2 M€ (-9.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

64 796 274 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

31 098 365 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

-4 118 563 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-6 145 319 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-6 184 692 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-6.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 119%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 23%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

118.601%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

22.865%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

-9.591%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

-1.337

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

30.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
118.6 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.06
Med: 20.19
Q3: 76.35
Watch +11 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE (118.60) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
22.86% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 15.09%
Med: 40.29%
Q3: 60.88%
Average -17 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE (22.9%) 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
-1.34 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.12 years
Q3: 2.07 years
Excellent

In 2019, the repayment capacity of ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE (-1.34) 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 179.60. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

179.597

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

-1.867

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
179.6 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 132.46
Med: 205.29
Q3: 352.48
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE (179.60) 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
-1.87x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.52x
Q3: 3.61x
Watch

In 2019, the interest coverage of ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE (-1.9x) 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: 60 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 73 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 13 days. Inventory turnover is 80 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 129 days of revenue, i.e. 23.2 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

23 215 857 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

60 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

73 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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

80 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

129 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE

Positioning of ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette

Valuation estimate

Based on 74 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE is estimated at 7 117 497 € (range 4 644 772€ - 16 193 374€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
74 tx
4644k€ 7117k€ 16193k€
7 117 497 € Range: 4 644 772€ - 16 193 374€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
64 796 274 € × 0.11x = 7 117 498 €
Range: 4 644 773€ - 16 193 374€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 74 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 ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE

What is the revenue of ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE ?

The revenue of ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE in 2019 is 64.8 M€.

Is ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE profitable?

ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE ?

The headquarters of ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE is located in BEZONS (95870), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE ?

The tax return of ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE 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 ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE operate?

ALES GROUPE INDUSTRIE operates in the sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette (NAF code 20.42Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.