ALPHA LYON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALPHA LYON is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in ROMANSWILLER (67310), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 47 k€. 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 LYON (SIREN 538409319)
Indicator 2020 2019 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 47 300 € 17 600 € 109 739 € 88 745 € 16 835 €
Net income 37 931 € 13 749 € 26 307 € 41 743 € 5 115 €
EBITDA 36 647 € 14 513 € 26 503 € 43 911 € 9 980 €
Net margin 80.2% 78.1% 24.0% 47.0% 30.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, ALPHA LYON achieves revenue of 47 k€. Over the period 2015-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +23.0%. Vs 2019, growth of +169% (18 k€ -> 47 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 47 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 37 k€, representing 77.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+169%), EBITDA varies by +153%, reducing margin by 5.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 38 k€, i.e. 80.2% 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

47 300 €

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

47 300 €

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

36 647 €

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

38 046 €

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

37 931 €

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

67.3%

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Liabilities

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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 7%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 70.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

0.0%

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

6.554%

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

70.455%

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

0.0

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

65.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALPHA LYON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.49
Q3: 71.72
Excellent

In 2020, the debt ratio of ALPHA LYON (0.00) 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
6.55% 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 2.68%
Med: 29.09%
Q3: 57.81%
Average

In 2020, the financial autonomy of ALPHA LYON (6.5%) 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
0.0 years 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.57 years
Excellent

In 2020, the repayment capacity of ALPHA LYON (0.00) 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 102.22. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

102.216

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

0.314

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
102.22 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 131.48
Med: 226.89
Q3: 416.68
Watch

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of ALPHA LYON (102.22) 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
0.31x 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.19x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of ALPHA LYON (0.3x) 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: 162 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 860 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 698 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 236 days of revenue, i.e. 31 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2020, WCR increased by +263%, 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

30 991 €

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

162 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

860 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

236 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALPHA LYON

Positioning of ALPHA LYON in its sector

Comparison with sector Formation continue d'adultes

Valuation estimate

Based on 134 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALPHA LYON is estimated at 67 080 € (range 24 400€ - 233 737€). With an EBITDA of 36 647€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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
134 transactions
24k€ 67k€ 233k€
67 080 € Range: 24 400€ - 233 737€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
36 647 € × 2.2x
Estimation 79 457 €
28 793€ - 206 656€
Revenue Multiple 30%
47 300 € × 0.36x
Estimation 16 907 €
5 641€ - 33 056€
Net Income Multiple 20%
37 931 € × 2.9x
Estimation 111 402 €
41 562€ - 602 462€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 134 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 LYON

What is the revenue of ALPHA LYON ?

The revenue of ALPHA LYON in 2020 is 47 k€.

Is ALPHA LYON profitable?

Yes, ALPHA LYON generated a net profit of 38 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of ALPHA LYON ?

The headquarters of ALPHA LYON is located in ROMANSWILLER (67310), in the department Bas-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of ALPHA LYON ?

The tax return of ALPHA LYON 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 LYON operate?

ALPHA LYON operates in the sector Formation continue d'adultes (NAF code 85.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.