ALPHA-LINGUA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALPHA-LINGUA is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Traduction et interprétation. Based in CROUZILLES (37220), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 93 k€. 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 - ALPHA-LINGUA (SIREN 500849443)
Indicator 2020 2018
Revenue 92 627 € 94 521 €
Net income 13 621 € 19 670 €
EBITDA 16 278 € 23 287 €
Net margin 14.7% 20.8%

Revenue and income statement

Im Jahr 2020 erzielt ALPHA-LINGUA einen Umsatz von 93 k€. Leichter Rückgang von -2% vs 2018. Nach Abzug des Verbrauchs (0 €) beträgt die Bruttomarge 93 k€, d.h. eine Rate von 100%. Dieses Verhältnis misst die Fähigkeit, aus der Geschäftstätigkeit Wert zu schaffen. EBITDA (= Bruttomarge - Personalkosten - Steuern) erreicht 16 k€, was 17.6% des Umsatzes entspricht. Warnung negativer Schereneffekt: Trotz Umsatzveränderung (-2%) variiert EBITDA um -30%, was die Marge um 7.1 Punkte reduziert. Diese hohe EBITDA-Marge bietet starke Selbstfinanzierungskapazität. Das Nettoergebnis beträgt 14 k€, d.h. 14.7% des Umsatzes.

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

92 627 €

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

92 627 €

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

16 278 €

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

15 961 €

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

13 621 €

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

17.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

Die Verschuldungsquote (= Finanzschulden / Eigenkapital x 100) beträgt 0%. Dieses niedrige Niveau spiegelt eine solide Finanzstruktur wider. Die finanzielle Autonomie (= Eigenkapital / Bilanzsumme x 100) erreicht 89%. Diese hohe Autonomie bedeutet, dass das Unternehmen den Großteil seiner Vermögenswerte durch Eigenkapital finanziert. Die Schuldenrückzahlungskapazität zeigt, dass es 0.0 Jahre Cashflow braucht. Diese kurze Periode zeigt eine ausgezeichnete Schuldentragfähigkeit. Der Cashflow beträgt 15.0% des Umsatzes. Dieses hohe Niveau bietet eine starke Selbstfinanzierungskapazität.

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

0.147%

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

89.001%

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

15.02%

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

0.034

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

22.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALPHA-LINGUA

Sector positioning

Verschuldungsgrad
0.15 2020
2018
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.58
Q3: 70.53
Gut -41 pts over 2 years

Im Jahr 2020 liegt unter dem Median der Branche das verschuldungsgrad von ALPHA-LINGUA (0.15). Dieses Verhältnis misst das Gewicht der Schulden im Verhältnis zum Eigenkapital. Diese kontrollierte Position spiegelt umsichtiges Management wider.

Finanzielle Autonomie
89.0% 2020
2018
2020
Q1: 6.42%
Med: 31.17%
Q3: 57.46%
Ausgezeichnet

Im Jahr 2020 liegt in den oberen 25% der Branche das finanzielle autonomie von ALPHA-LINGUA (89.0%). Dieses Verhältnis stellt den Anteil des Eigenkapitals an der Gesamtfinanzierung dar. Hohe Autonomie spiegelt finanzielle Unabhängigkeit und Fähigkeit wider, Schocks zu absorbieren.

Rückzahlungsfähigkeit
0.03 ans 2020
2018
2020
Q1: 0.0 ans
Med: 0.0 ans
Q3: 0.7 ans
Average -24 pts over 2 years

Im Jahr 2020 liegt über dem Median der Branche das rückzahlungsfähigkeit von ALPHA-LINGUA (0.0 an). Dieses Verhältnis gibt die Anzahl der Jahre an, die zur Rückzahlung der Schulden mit dem Cashflow benötigt werden. Eine Reduzierung könnte die finanzielle Stärke verbessern.

Liquidity ratios

Die Liquiditätsquote beträgt 848.30. Das Unternehmen verfügt über 2€ liquide Mittel für jeden 1€ kurzfristiger Schulden.

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

848.301

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
ALPHA-LINGUA

Sector positioning

Liquiditätsquote
848.3 2020
2018
2020
Q1: 145.76
Med: 230.75
Q3: 398.31
Ausgezeichnet

Im Jahr 2020 liegt in den oberen 25% der Branche das liquiditätsquote von ALPHA-LINGUA (848.30). Dieses Verhältnis misst die Fähigkeit, kurzfristige Schulden mit Umlaufvermögen zu decken. Ein Verhältnis über 1 gewährleistet komfortable Deckung kurzfristiger Fälligkeiten.

Zinsdeckung
0.0x 2020
2018
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.54x
Average

Im Jahr 2020 liegt unter dem Median der Branche das zinsdeckung von ALPHA-LINGUA (0.0x). Dieses Verhältnis gibt an, wie oft das Betriebsergebnis die Zinsaufwendungen deckt. Eine Verbesserung würde die Wettbewerbsposition stärken.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Der Betriebskapitalbedarf (WCR) misst die zeitliche Lücke. Durchschnittliche Kundenzahlungsfrist: 708 Tage. Lieferantenfrist: 93 Tage. Die Lücke von 615 Tagen belastet den Cashflow. Der WCR repräsentiert 733 Tage Umsatz.

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

188 522 €

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

708 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

93 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

0 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

733 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALPHA-LINGUA

Positioning of ALPHA-LINGUA in its sector

Comparison with sector Traduction et interprétation

Valuation estimate

Based on 178 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALPHA-LINGUA is estimated at 54 580 € (range 22 972€ - 99 231€). With an EBITDA of 16 278€, the sector multiple of 3.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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
178 transactions
22k€ 54k€ 99k€
54 580 € Range: 22 972€ - 99 231€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
16 278 € × 3.9x
Estimation 63 881 €
27 467€ - 116 612€
Revenue Multiple 30%
92 627 € × 0.33x
Estimation 30 434 €
15 290€ - 56 348€
Net Income Multiple 20%
13 621 € × 5.0x
Estimation 67 553 €
23 261€ - 120 107€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 178 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 (Traduction et interprétation)

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Frequently asked questions about ALPHA-LINGUA

What is the revenue of ALPHA-LINGUA ?

The revenue of ALPHA-LINGUA in 2020 is 93 k€.

Is ALPHA-LINGUA profitable?

Yes, ALPHA-LINGUA generated a net profit of 14 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of ALPHA-LINGUA ?

The headquarters of ALPHA-LINGUA is located in CROUZILLES (37220), in the department Indre-et-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of ALPHA-LINGUA ?

The tax return of ALPHA-LINGUA 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-LINGUA operate?

ALPHA-LINGUA operates in the sector Traduction et interprétation (NAF code 74.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.