ALPLA FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALPLA FRANCE is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en matières plastiques. Based in FOSSE (41330), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 165.9 M€. 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 - ALPLA FRANCE (SIREN 542073234)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 165 867 155 € 161 686 283 € 141 284 412 € 122 993 053 € 122 668 102 € 130 613 853 € 134 552 702 € 133 536 135 €
Net income 11 861 292 € 10 424 910 € 7 586 113 € 6 547 627 € 5 924 840 € 6 617 664 € 7 132 403 € 6 647 479 €
EBITDA 20 977 249 € 20 377 577 € 15 680 894 € 17 336 081 € 15 861 393 € 18 918 892 € 17 673 465 € 15 871 817 €
Net margin 7.2% 6.4% 5.4% 5.3% 4.8% 5.1% 5.3% 5.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ALPLA FRANCE achieves revenue of 165.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +2.7%). Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (101.5 M€), gross margin stands at 64.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 39%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 21.0 M€, representing 12.6% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 11.9 M€, i.e. 7.2% 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

165 867 155 €

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

64 333 298 €

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

20 977 249 €

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

12 144 240 €

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

11 861 292 €

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

12.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9%. 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 63%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.3% 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

9.482%

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

63.102%

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

7.338%

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

0.576

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

16.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALPLA FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
9.48 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.81
Med: 21.34
Q3: 62.69
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of ALPLA FRANCE (9.48) 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
63.1% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 34.69%
Med: 51.42%
Q3: 66.21%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ALPLA FRANCE (63.1%) 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
0.58 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.67 years
Q3: 2.23 years
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ALPLA FRANCE (0.58) 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 270.68. 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 0.2x. 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

270.678

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

0.24

Liquidity indicators evolution
ALPLA FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
270.68 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 149.84
Med: 223.59
Q3: 339.99
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ALPLA FRANCE (270.68) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.24x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.29x
Med: 3.95x
Q3: 10.02x
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ALPLA FRANCE (0.2x) 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: 65 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 45 days. The company must finance 20 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 25 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 109 days of revenue, i.e. 50.2 M€ to permanently finance.

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

50 151 593 €

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

65 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

45 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

25 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

109 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALPLA FRANCE

Positioning of ALPLA FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'emballages en matières plastiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 76 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALPLA FRANCE is estimated at 27 480 797 € (range 11 400 104€ - 59 140 135€). With an EBITDA of 20 977 249€, the sector multiple of 1.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.20x (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
76 tx
11400k€ 27480k€ 59140k€
27 480 797 € Range: 11 400 104€ - 59 140 135€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
20 977 249 € × 1.3x
Estimation 26 491 610 €
10 567 096€ - 58 817 282€
Revenue Multiple 30%
165 867 155 € × 0.20x
Estimation 33 745 182 €
16 131 856€ - 45 412 716€
Net Income Multiple 20%
11 861 292 € × 1.7x
Estimation 20 557 188 €
6 385 000€ - 80 538 398€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 76 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 ALPLA FRANCE

What is the revenue of ALPLA FRANCE ?

The revenue of ALPLA FRANCE in 2024 is 165.9 M€.

Is ALPLA FRANCE profitable?

Yes, ALPLA FRANCE generated a net profit of 11.9 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ALPLA FRANCE ?

The headquarters of ALPLA FRANCE is located in FOSSE (41330), in the department Loir-et-Cher.

Where to find the tax return of ALPLA FRANCE ?

The tax return of ALPLA FRANCE 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 ALPLA FRANCE operate?

ALPLA FRANCE operates in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en matières plastiques (NAF code 22.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.