ALMA PROVENCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALMA PROVENCE is a French company founded 31 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in MARSEILLE (13015), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 290 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Financial history - ALMA PROVENCE (SIREN 400885745)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 290 212 € 667 180 € 483 453 € 356 529 € 352 653 €
Net income -72 532 € 136 847 € 26 883 € -62 707 € -107 229 €
EBITDA -76 096 € 158 481 € 55 882 € -46 972 € -113 285 €
Net margin -25.0% 20.5% 5.6% -17.6% -30.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, ALMA PROVENCE achieves revenue of 290 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.8%). Significant drop of -57% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 290 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 -76 k€, representing -26.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-57%), EBITDA varies by -148%, reducing margin by 50.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -73 k€ (-25.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

290 212 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

290 212 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

-76 096 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-63 706 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-72 532 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-26.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 33%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 50%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

32.734%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

50.11%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

-30.142%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

-0.483

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

24.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALMA PROVENCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
32.73 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.19
Q3: 69.72
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of ALMA PROVENCE (32.73) 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
50.11% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 10.17%
Med: 35.02%
Q3: 59.62%
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of ALMA PROVENCE (50.1%) 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
-0.48 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.16 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of ALMA PROVENCE (-0.48) 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 284.72. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

284.717

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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
ALMA PROVENCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
284.72 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 149.47
Med: 235.31
Q3: 397.06
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of ALMA PROVENCE (284.72) 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
0.0x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.86x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of ALMA PROVENCE (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: 133 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 39 days. The gap of 94 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 31 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 110 days of revenue, i.e. 89 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-27%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

88 529 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

133 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

39 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

31 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

110 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALMA PROVENCE

Positioning of ALMA PROVENCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (36 transactions). This range of 76 119€ to 143 021€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
Indicative
76k€ 112k€ 143k€
112 172 € Range: 76 119€ - 143 021€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 36 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 PROVENCE

What is the revenue of ALMA PROVENCE ?

The revenue of ALMA PROVENCE in 2020 is 290 k€.

Is ALMA PROVENCE profitable?

ALMA PROVENCE recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of ALMA PROVENCE ?

The headquarters of ALMA PROVENCE is located in MARSEILLE (13015), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of ALMA PROVENCE ?

The tax return of ALMA PROVENCE 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 PROVENCE operate?

ALMA PROVENCE operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.