ALPHA SCALE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALPHA SCALE is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Centrales d'achat non alimentaires. Based in MASSY (91300), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 16.5 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 SCALE (SIREN 790196521)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 16 493 954 € 17 873 550 € 5 344 458 € 4 731 630 € 13 898 686 € 16 140 211 € 15 771 529 € 10 034 960 € 4 877 282 €
Net income 460 828 € 218 126 € 160 526 € -177 277 € 4 041 318 € -854 832 € -659 699 € -2 139 564 € -2 212 370 €
EBITDA 1 358 130 € 1 335 594 € 1 208 385 € 1 533 012 € 1 569 538 € 1 244 652 € -944 186 € -1 565 837 € -2 068 706 €
Net margin 2.8% 1.2% 3.0% -3.7% 29.1% -5.3% -4.2% -21.3% -45.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ALPHA SCALE achieves revenue of 16.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +16.5%. Slight decline of -8% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (8.9 M€), gross margin stands at 7.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 46%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.4 M€, representing 8.2% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 461 k€, i.e. 2.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

16 493 954 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

7 570 559 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

1 358 130 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

578 063 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

460 828 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

8.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 55%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.307%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

55.426%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

7.691%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

0.087

Solvency indicators evolution
ALPHA SCALE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.31 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.09
Med: 12.77
Q3: 91.48
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ALPHA SCALE (1.31) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
55.43% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 14.45%
Med: 32.5%
Q3: 56.23%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ALPHA SCALE (55.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.09 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.18 years
Q3: 3.44 years
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ALPHA SCALE (0.09) 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 167.94. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

167.942

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

0.002

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
167.94 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 121.61
Med: 177.19
Q3: 308.74
Average -29 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ALPHA SCALE (167.94) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.78x
Q3: 21.01x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of ALPHA SCALE (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: 90 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 104 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 14 days. Overall, WCR represents 97 days of revenue, i.e. 4.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +69%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

4 443 141 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

90 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

104 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

97 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALPHA SCALE

Positioning of ALPHA SCALE in its sector

Comparison with sector Centrales d'achat non alimentaires

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALPHA SCALE is estimated at 2 393 498 € (range 1 317 611€ - 7 409 702€). With an EBITDA of 1 358 130€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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 2024
85 tx
1317k€ 2393k€ 7409k€
2 393 498 € Range: 1 317 611€ - 7 409 702€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 358 130 € × 1.0x
Estimation 1 336 746 €
733 829€ - 5 924 439€
Revenue Multiple 30%
16 493 954 € × 0.32x
Estimation 5 328 589 €
2 967 852€ - 12 662 148€
Net Income Multiple 20%
460 828 € × 1.4x
Estimation 632 744 €
301 707€ - 3 244 192€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 SCALE

What is the revenue of ALPHA SCALE ?

The revenue of ALPHA SCALE in 2024 is 16.5 M€.

Is ALPHA SCALE profitable?

Yes, ALPHA SCALE generated a net profit of 461 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ALPHA SCALE ?

The headquarters of ALPHA SCALE is located in MASSY (91300), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of ALPHA SCALE ?

The tax return of ALPHA SCALE 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 SCALE operate?

ALPHA SCALE operates in the sector Centrales d'achat non alimentaires (NAF code 46.19A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.