ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Entreposage et stockage non frigorifique. Based in BEAUVAIS (60000), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 65.6 M€. 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 - ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES (SIREN 533296240)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 65 572 035 € 63 574 789 € 58 129 070 €
Net income -9 524 541 € -9 799 712 € -11 899 284 €
EBITDA -6 896 513 € -6 864 990 € -8 880 374 €
Net margin -14.5% -15.4% -20.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES achieves revenue of 65.6 M€. Over the period 2018-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.2%. Vs 2019: +3%. After deducting consumption (2.3 M€), gross margin stands at 63.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 96%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -6.9 M€, representing -10.5% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -9.5 M€ (-14.5% 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

65 572 035 €

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

63 248 383 €

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

-6 896 513 €

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

-9 078 419 €

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

-9 524 541 €

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

-10.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -38%. 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 -7%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-38.18%

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

-6.76%

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

-12.074%

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

-0.161

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

31.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-38.18 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.9
Q3: 89.14
Excellent -12 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES (-38.18) 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
-6.76% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 9.74%
Med: 31.84%
Q3: 60.81%
Average -30 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES (-6.8%) 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
-0.16 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.11 years
Q3: 2.08 years
Excellent

In 2020, the repayment capacity of ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES (-0.16) 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 76.53. 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

76.534

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

-2.341

Liquidity indicators evolution
ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
76.53 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 108.31
Med: 167.82
Q3: 306.07
Watch

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES (76.53) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-2.34x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.18x
Q3: 2.73x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES (-2.3x) 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: 72 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 190 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 118 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 122 days of revenue, i.e. 22.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2020, WCR increased by +34%, requiring additional financing.

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

22 266 952 €

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

72 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

190 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

6 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

122 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES

Positioning of ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Entreposage et stockage non frigorifique

Valuation estimate

Based on 77 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES is estimated at 9 426 771 € (range 6 100 072€ - 22 554 329€). 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 2020
77 tx
6100k€ 9426k€ 22554k€
9 426 771 € Range: 6 100 072€ - 22 554 329€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
65 572 035 € × 0.14x = 9 426 772 €
Range: 6 100 073€ - 22 554 330€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 77 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 ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES

What is the revenue of ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES ?

The revenue of ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES in 2020 is 65.6 M€.

Is ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES profitable?

ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES ?

The headquarters of ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES is located in BEAUVAIS (60000), in the department Oise.

Where to find the tax return of ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES ?

The tax return of ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES 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 ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES operate?

ALPHA DIRECT SERVICES operates in the sector Entreposage et stockage non frigorifique (NAF code 52.10B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.