ALPHA DU BATIMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALPHA DU BATIMENT is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de maçonnerie générale et gros œuvre de bâtiment. Based in CESSENON-SUR-ORB (34460), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 287 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - ALPHA DU BATIMENT (SIREN 521212134)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 286 959 € 372 532 € 383 995 € 481 748 €
Net income 14 185 € 21 734 € -91 980 € 9 005 €
EBITDA 5 294 € 32 206 € -47 803 € 39 243 €
Net margin 4.9% 5.8% -24.0% 1.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, ALPHA DU BATIMENT achieves revenue of 287 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2018 (CAGR: -15.9%). Significant drop of -23% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (87 k€), gross margin stands at 200 k€, i.e. a rate of 70%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 5 k€, representing 1.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-23%), EBITDA varies by -84%, reducing margin by 6.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 14 k€, i.e. 4.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

286 959 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

200 214 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

5 294 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

821 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

14 185 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -0%. 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 -334%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-0.006%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

-334.048%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

5.028%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.001

Solvency indicators evolution
ALPHA DU BATIMENT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-0.01 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.74
Med: 14.4
Q3: 51.62
Excellent

In 2018, the debt ratio of ALPHA DU BATIMENT (-0.01) 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
-334.05% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 7.7%
Med: 28.84%
Q3: 51.0%
Watch

In 2018, the financial autonomy of ALPHA DU BATIMENT (-334.1%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 0.91 years
Good

In 2018, the repayment capacity of ALPHA DU BATIMENT (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 23.04. 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 53.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

23.04

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

53.06

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
23.04 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 124.81
Med: 174.74
Q3: 264.65
Watch

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of ALPHA DU BATIMENT (23.04) 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
53.06x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.13x
Q3: 2.27x
Excellent +51 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of ALPHA DU BATIMENT (53.1x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 55 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 55 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-290 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-231 309 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

55 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

-290 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALPHA DU BATIMENT

Positioning of ALPHA DU BATIMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de maçonnerie générale et gros œuvre de bâtiment

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (36 transactions). This range of 16 808€ to 57 371€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
Indicative
16k€ 29k€ 57k€
29 549 € Range: 16 808€ - 57 371€
NAF 5 année 2018

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 ALPHA DU BATIMENT

What is the revenue of ALPHA DU BATIMENT ?

The revenue of ALPHA DU BATIMENT in 2018 is 287 k€.

Is ALPHA DU BATIMENT profitable?

Yes, ALPHA DU BATIMENT generated a net profit of 14 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of ALPHA DU BATIMENT ?

The headquarters of ALPHA DU BATIMENT is located in CESSENON-SUR-ORB (34460), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of ALPHA DU BATIMENT ?

The tax return of ALPHA DU BATIMENT 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 DU BATIMENT operate?

ALPHA DU BATIMENT operates in the sector Travaux de maçonnerie générale et gros œuvre de bâtiment (NAF code 43.99C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.