ALINEA SIGNALISATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALINEA SIGNALISATION is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Construction de routes et autoroutes. Based in CAMIAC-ET-SAINT-DENIS (33420), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.4 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 - ALINEA SIGNALISATION (SIREN 503511909)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 423 321 € N/C 1 279 510 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 130 643 € 53 091 € -23 094 € 10 795 € 1 554 € 86 104 € 52 780 € 600 € 34 816 €
EBITDA 196 957 € N/C -27 596 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 9.2% N/C -1.8% N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ALINEA SIGNALISATION achieves revenue of 1.4 M€. Over the period 2022-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.5%. After deducting consumption (443 k€), gross margin stands at 980 k€, i.e. a rate of 69%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 197 k€, representing 13.8% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 131 k€, i.e. 9.2% 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

1 423 321 €

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

980 205 €

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

196 957 €

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

187 912 €

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

130 643 €

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

13.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 11%. 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 70%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.4% 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

11.329%

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

70.255%

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

10.355%

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

0.373

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

18.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
11.33 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.71
Med: 21.57
Q3: 63.35
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ALINEA SIGNALISATION (11.33) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
70.25% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 14.32%
Med: 33.76%
Q3: 51.7%
Excellent +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ALINEA SIGNALISATION (70.2%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.37 years 2024
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.34 years
Q3: 1.88 years
Average +26 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ALINEA SIGNALISATION (0.37) 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 379.60. 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 0.9x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

379.595

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

0.865

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
379.6 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 140.21
Med: 183.24
Q3: 251.75
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ALINEA SIGNALISATION (379.60) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.86x 2024
2022
2024
Q1: -0.03x
Med: 0.84x
Q3: 6.64x
Good +25 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ALINEA SIGNALISATION (0.9x) 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: 43 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 26 days. The company must finance 17 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 50 days of revenue, i.e. 199 k€ to permanently finance.

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

199 009 €

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

43 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

26 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

7 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

50 j

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

Comparison with sector Construction de routes et autoroutes

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALINEA SIGNALISATION is estimated at 121 165 € (range 69 345€ - 408 813€). With an EBITDA of 196 957€, the sector multiple of 0.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x (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 2024
67 tx
69k€ 121k€ 408k€
121 165 € Range: 69 345€ - 408 813€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
196 957 € × 0.6x
Estimation 110 926 €
54 087€ - 507 776€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 423 321 € × 0.13x
Estimation 191 954 €
127 578€ - 365 951€
Net Income Multiple 20%
130 643 € × 0.3x
Estimation 40 579 €
20 144€ - 225 699€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 SIGNALISATION

What is the revenue of ALINEA SIGNALISATION ?

The revenue of ALINEA SIGNALISATION in 2024 is 1.4 M€.

Is ALINEA SIGNALISATION profitable?

Yes, ALINEA SIGNALISATION generated a net profit of 131 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ALINEA SIGNALISATION ?

The headquarters of ALINEA SIGNALISATION is located in CAMIAC-ET-SAINT-DENIS (33420), in the department Gironde.

Where to find the tax return of ALINEA SIGNALISATION ?

The tax return of ALINEA SIGNALISATION 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 SIGNALISATION operate?

ALINEA SIGNALISATION operates in the sector Construction de routes et autoroutes (NAF code 42.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.