ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES (08000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.2 M€. 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 - ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE (SIREN 445357056)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 4 205 448 € 5 636 450 € 5 181 161 € 5 267 848 € 3 784 596 € 5 168 060 € 5 507 009 € 4 839 367 € 5 125 891 €
Net income -171 273 € 25 937 € -455 531 € -18 690 € -240 672 € 133 021 € -57 993 € -107 804 € 399 105 €
EBITDA -566 394 € 230 193 € -551 208 € 133 767 € -660 886 € 275 874 € 109 315 € -95 114 € 209 109 €
Net margin -4.1% 0.5% -8.8% -0.4% -6.4% 2.6% -1.1% -2.2% 7.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE achieves revenue of 4.2 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.4%). Significant drop of -25% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (276 k€), gross margin stands at 3.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -566 k€, representing -13.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-25%), EBITDA varies by -346%, reducing margin by 17.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -171 k€ (-4.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

4 205 448 €

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

3 929 758 €

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

-566 394 €

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

-574 806 €

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

-171 273 €

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

-13.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 74%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

6.536%

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

73.705%

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

-6.598%

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

-1.23

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

1.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.54 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.22
Q3: 34.93
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L... (6.54) 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
73.7% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.03%
Med: 30.48%
Q3: 60.98%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L... (73.7%) 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
-1.23 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.51 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L... (-1.23) 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 288.05. 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

288.045

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

-7.961

Liquidity indicators evolution
ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
288.05 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 126.79
Med: 230.24
Q3: 439.51
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L... (288.05) 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
-7.96x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.65x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L... (-8.0x) 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: 142 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 81 days. The gap of 61 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 113 days of revenue, i.e. 1.3 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-38%), freeing up cash.

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

1 317 357 €

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

142 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

81 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

4 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

113 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE

Positioning of ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE 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 ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE is estimated at 1 503 190 € (range 501 521€ - 2 939 019€). 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
501k€ 1503k€ 2939k€
1 503 190 € Range: 501 521€ - 2 939 019€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
4 205 448 € × 0.36x = 1 503 191 €
Range: 501 521€ - 2 939 020€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

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...).

Similar companies (Formation continue d'adultes)

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Frequently asked questions about ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE

What is the revenue of ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE ?

The revenue of ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE in 2024 is 4.2 M€.

Is ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE profitable?

ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE ?

The headquarters of ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE is located in CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES (08000), in the department Ardennes.

Where to find the tax return of ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE ?

The tax return of ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'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 ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE operate?

ALLIANCE FORMATION POUR L'INDUSTRIE 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.