ALIVE SCHOOL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALIVE SCHOOL is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in TOURCOING (59200), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 497 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 - ALIVE SCHOOL (SIREN 492824487)
Indicator 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 497 092 € 446 901 € 232 759 € 306 934 € 218 423 € 159 885 € 440 454 € 480 214 €
Net income 72 395 € 31 795 € -1 079 € 29 064 € -3 347 € -23 635 € -97 155 € -56 965 €
EBITDA 69 839 € 42 100 € -428 € 26 726 € -12 585 € -56 530 € -87 238 € -40 697 €
Net margin 14.6% 7.1% -0.5% 9.5% -1.5% -14.8% -22.1% -11.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ALIVE SCHOOL achieves revenue of 497 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +0.4%). Vs 2022, growth of +11% (447 k€ -> 497 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 497 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 70 k€, representing 14.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 72 k€, i.e. 14.6% 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

497 092 €

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

497 092 €

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

69 839 €

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

67 678 €

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

72 395 €

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

14.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 48%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 14.9% 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

0.102%

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

47.797%

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

14.927%

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

0.002

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

30.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALIVE SCHOOL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.1 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.22
Q3: 34.93
Good -49 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ALIVE SCHOOL (0.10) 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
47.8% 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 1.03%
Med: 30.48%
Q3: 60.98%
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ALIVE SCHOOL (47.8%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.51 years
Average +25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ALIVE SCHOOL (0.00) 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 188.26. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

188.256

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
ALIVE SCHOOL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
188.26 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 126.79
Med: 230.24
Q3: 439.51
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ALIVE SCHOOL (188.26) 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
0.0x 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.65x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of ALIVE SCHOOL (0.0x) 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: 141 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 102 days. The gap of 39 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 188 days of revenue, i.e. 259 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +159%, requiring additional financing.

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

259 343 €

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

141 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

102 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

0 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

188 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALIVE SCHOOL

Positioning of ALIVE SCHOOL in its sector

Comparison with sector Formation continue d'adultes

Valuation estimate

Based on 134 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALIVE SCHOOL is estimated at 171 539 € (range 61 084€ - 531 105€). With an EBITDA of 69 839€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2024
134 transactions
61k€ 171k€ 531k€
171 539 € Range: 61 084€ - 531 105€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
69 839 € × 2.2x
Estimation 151 423 €
54 871€ - 393 829€
Revenue Multiple 30%
497 092 € × 0.36x
Estimation 177 680 €
59 281€ - 347 398€
Net Income Multiple 20%
72 395 € × 2.9x
Estimation 212 621 €
79 324€ - 1 149 857€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 134 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 ALIVE SCHOOL

What is the revenue of ALIVE SCHOOL ?

The revenue of ALIVE SCHOOL in 2024 is 497 k€.

Is ALIVE SCHOOL profitable?

Yes, ALIVE SCHOOL generated a net profit of 72 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ALIVE SCHOOL ?

The headquarters of ALIVE SCHOOL is located in TOURCOING (59200), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of ALIVE SCHOOL ?

The tax return of ALIVE SCHOOL 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 ALIVE SCHOOL operate?

ALIVE SCHOOL operates in the sector Formation continue d'adultes (NAF code 85.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.