ALPBUS FOURNIER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALPBUS FOURNIER is a French company founded 45 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs. Based in SAINT-PIERRE-EN-FAUCIGNY (74800), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 11.6 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 - ALPBUS FOURNIER (SIREN 320075195)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 11 555 112 € 13 456 697 € 10 512 004 € 5 077 205 € 3 988 172 € 5 274 130 € 4 105 476 € 4 856 085 € 4 855 762 €
Net income -1 842 044 € -2 148 808 € -1 742 670 € -511 516 € -2 613 415 € -320 700 € -392 383 € -59 795 € -42 807 €
EBITDA -1 790 777 € -2 334 529 € -2 129 001 € -588 025 € -378 349 € -297 772 € -99 621 € -237 479 € -113 400 €
Net margin -15.9% -16.0% -16.6% -10.1% -65.5% -6.1% -9.6% -1.2% -0.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ALPBUS FOURNIER achieves revenue of 11.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.4%. Significant drop of -14% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.4 M€), gross margin stands at 10.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 88%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.8 M€, representing -15.5% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -1.8 M€ (-15.9% 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

11 555 112 €

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

10 138 360 €

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

-1 790 777 €

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

-1 889 585 €

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

-1 842 044 €

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

-10.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -176%. 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 -40%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-175.66%

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

-40.335%

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

-10.476%

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

-2.027

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

46.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALPBUS FOURNIER

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-175.66 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.05
Med: 13.36
Q3: 53.47
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of ALPBUS FOURNIER (-175.66) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-40.34% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.49%
Med: 38.63%
Q3: 57.22%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ALPBUS FOURNIER (-40.3%) 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
-2.03 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.3 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ALPBUS FOURNIER (-2.03) 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 122.80. 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

122.802

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

-5.41

Liquidity indicators evolution
ALPBUS FOURNIER

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
122.8 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 120.71
Med: 178.19
Q3: 288.37
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ALPBUS FOURNIER (122.80) 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
-5.41x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 3.69x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of ALPBUS FOURNIER (-5.4x) 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: 91 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 43 days. The gap of 48 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 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 62 days of revenue, i.e. 2.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +30%, 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

1 992 448 €

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

91 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

43 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

62 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALPBUS FOURNIER

Positioning of ALPBUS FOURNIER in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALPBUS FOURNIER is estimated at 1 632 606 € (range 1 228 519€ - 3 662 521€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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
85 tx
1228k€ 1632k€ 3662k€
1 632 606 € Range: 1 228 519€ - 3 662 521€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
11 555 112 € × 0.14x = 1 632 606 €
Range: 1 228 520€ - 3 662 521€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 (Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs)

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Frequently asked questions about ALPBUS FOURNIER

What is the revenue of ALPBUS FOURNIER ?

The revenue of ALPBUS FOURNIER in 2024 is 11.6 M€.

Is ALPBUS FOURNIER profitable?

ALPBUS FOURNIER recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ALPBUS FOURNIER ?

The headquarters of ALPBUS FOURNIER is located in SAINT-PIERRE-EN-FAUCIGNY (74800), in the department Haute-Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of ALPBUS FOURNIER ?

The tax return of ALPBUS FOURNIER 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 ALPBUS FOURNIER operate?

ALPBUS FOURNIER operates in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs (NAF code 49.39A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.