ALMA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALMA is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in VERSAILLES (78000), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 317 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 - ALMA (SIREN 752036855)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 317 220 € 234 755 €
Net income 47 225 € 27 426 €
EBITDA 87 864 € 45 989 €
Net margin 14.9% 11.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, ALMA achieves revenue of 317 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +35% (235 k€ -> 317 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 317 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 88 k€, representing 27.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.1 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. 14.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

317 220 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

317 220 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

87 864 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

67 564 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

47 225 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

27.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 128%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 21.3% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

128.472%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

29.645%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

21.286%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

1.999

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

100.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALMA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
128.47 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.89
Q3: 40.25
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of ALMA (128.47) 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
29.64% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 5.57%
Med: 38.44%
Q3: 72.17%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of ALMA (29.6%) 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
2.0 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.58 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of ALMA (2.00) 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 329.55. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

329.548

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.265

Liquidity indicators evolution
ALMA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
329.55 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 133.72
Med: 257.0
Q3: 604.59
Good

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of ALMA (329.55) 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
0.27x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.26x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of ALMA (0.3x) 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: 149 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 18 days. The gap of 131 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 52 days of revenue, i.e. 46 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

45 984 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

149 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

18 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

52 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALMA

Positioning of ALMA in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of ALMA is estimated at 318 636 € (range 144 747€ - 513 996€). With an EBITDA of 87 864€, the sector multiple of 5.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.50x (in line with sector norms). 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 2017
63 tx
144k€ 318k€ 513k€
318 636 € Range: 144 747€ - 513 996€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
87 864 € × 5.1x
Estimation 446 646 €
226 169€ - 664 147€
Revenue Multiple 30%
317 220 € × 0.50x
Estimation 160 157 €
55 397€ - 270 134€
Net Income Multiple 20%
47 225 € × 5.0x
Estimation 236 332 €
75 218€ - 504 415€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 ALMA

What is the revenue of ALMA ?

The revenue of ALMA in 2017 is 317 k€.

Is ALMA profitable?

Yes, ALMA generated a net profit of 47 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of ALMA ?

The headquarters of ALMA is located in VERSAILLES (78000), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of ALMA ?

The tax return of ALMA 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 ALMA operate?

ALMA operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.