ALPES AUTO SERVICE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALPES AUTO SERVICE is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in SISTERON (04200), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 855 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - ALPES AUTO SERVICE (SIREN 402810097)
Indicator 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 854 788 € 1 121 888 € 1 202 227 € 1 173 494 €
Net income 43 759 € -26 635 € 30 578 € -4 693 €
EBITDA 43 369 € -23 851 € 35 244 € -7 293 €
Net margin 5.1% -2.4% 2.5% -0.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, ALPES AUTO SERVICE achieves revenue of 855 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2020 (CAGR: -7.6%). Significant drop of -24% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (454 k€), gross margin stands at 400 k€, i.e. a rate of 47%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 43 k€, representing 5.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +7.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 44 k€, i.e. 5.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

854 788 €

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

400 477 €

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

43 369 €

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

44 159 €

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

43 759 €

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

5.1%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. 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 82%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

3.36%

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

81.729%

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

4.877%

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

0.649

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

8.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.36 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 8.93
Med: 66.63
Q3: 191.38
Excellent

In 2020, the debt ratio of ALPES AUTO SERVICE (3.36) 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
81.73% 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 13.1%
Med: 28.88%
Q3: 52.82%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of ALPES AUTO SERVICE (81.7%) 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
0.65 years 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: -0.02 years
Med: 0.52 years
Q3: 5.33 years
Average +26 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of ALPES AUTO SERVICE (0.65) 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 623.28. 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

623.279

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
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
623.28 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 139.3
Med: 207.34
Q3: 371.51
Excellent

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of ALPES AUTO SERVICE (623.28) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.35x
Q3: 7.29x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of ALPES AUTO SERVICE (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: 7 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 52 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 45 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 166 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 175 days of revenue, i.e. 415 k€ to permanently finance.

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

415 393 €

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

7 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

52 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

166 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

175 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ALPES AUTO SERVICE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 122 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of ALPES AUTO SERVICE is estimated at 95 276 € (range 32 873€ - 292 463€). With an EBITDA of 43 369€, the sector multiple of 2.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.09x (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 2020
122 transactions
32k€ 95k€ 292k€
95 276 € Range: 32 873€ - 292 463€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
43 369 € × 2.0x
Estimation 88 122 €
14 134€ - 265 867€
Revenue Multiple 30%
854 788 € × 0.09x
Estimation 73 633 €
62 051€ - 260 214€
Net Income Multiple 20%
43 759 € × 3.3x
Estimation 145 630 €
35 956€ - 407 330€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 122 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 (Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers)

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Frequently asked questions about ALPES AUTO SERVICE

What is the revenue of ALPES AUTO SERVICE ?

The revenue of ALPES AUTO SERVICE in 2020 is 855 k€.

Is ALPES AUTO SERVICE profitable?

Yes, ALPES AUTO SERVICE generated a net profit of 44 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of ALPES AUTO SERVICE ?

The headquarters of ALPES AUTO SERVICE is located in SISTERON (04200), in the department Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.

Where to find the tax return of ALPES AUTO SERVICE ?

The tax return of ALPES AUTO SERVICE 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 ALPES AUTO SERVICE operate?

ALPES AUTO SERVICE operates in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.