ALINEA SECRETARIAT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALINEA SECRETARIAT is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Photocopie, préparation de documents et autres activités spécialisées de soutien de bureau. Based in MONTPELLIER (34000), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 353 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - ALINEA SECRETARIAT (SIREN 525183919)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 352 565 € 252 872 € 196 087 € 183 988 € 133 345 €
Net income 46 548 € 26 091 € 7 122 € 5 565 € 131 €
EBITDA 76 711 € 41 858 € 30 550 € 29 685 € 13 961 €
Net margin 13.2% 10.3% 3.6% 3.0% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, ALINEA SECRETARIAT achieves revenue of 353 k€. Over the period 2016-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +21.5%. Vs 2020, growth of +39% (253 k€ -> 353 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 353 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 77 k€, representing 21.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 47 k€, i.e. 13.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

352 565 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

352 565 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

76 711 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

57 024 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

46 548 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

21.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 58%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 42%. 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 1.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 17.1% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

57.569%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

41.954%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

17.141%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

1.688

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
57.57 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 13.09
Q3: 79.03
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of ALINEA SECRETARIAT (57.57) 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
41.95% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 3.12%
Med: 30.77%
Q3: 55.42%
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of ALINEA SECRETARIAT (42.0%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
1.69 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.24 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of ALINEA SECRETARIAT (1.69) 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 0.00. Alert: short-term debt exceeds current assets. Risk of payment difficulties without cash reinforcement. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 0.8x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

0.0

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.786

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
0.0 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 122.29
Med: 210.27
Q3: 355.17
Watch -22 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of ALINEA SECRETARIAT (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.79x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.57x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of ALINEA SECRETARIAT (0.8x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 27 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 27 days. WCR is negative (-140 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-11893%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-136 809 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

27 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

-140 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ALINEA SECRETARIAT in its sector

Comparison with sector Photocopie, préparation de documents et autres activités spécialisées de soutien de bureau

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (41 transactions). This range of 60 505€ to 286 598€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
Indicative
60k€ 118k€ 286k€
118 012 € Range: 60 505€ - 286 598€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 41 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 ALINEA SECRETARIAT

What is the revenue of ALINEA SECRETARIAT ?

The revenue of ALINEA SECRETARIAT in 2021 is 353 k€.

Is ALINEA SECRETARIAT profitable?

Yes, ALINEA SECRETARIAT generated a net profit of 47 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of ALINEA SECRETARIAT ?

The headquarters of ALINEA SECRETARIAT is located in MONTPELLIER (34000), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of ALINEA SECRETARIAT ?

The tax return of ALINEA SECRETARIAT 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 ALINEA SECRETARIAT operate?

ALINEA SECRETARIAT operates in the sector Photocopie, préparation de documents et autres activités spécialisées de soutien de bureau (NAF code 82.19Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.