ALTER EGO CONSULTANT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALTER EGO CONSULTANT is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in LYON (69001), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 69 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 - ALTER EGO CONSULTANT (SIREN 482299674)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 69 000 € 69 000 €
Net income 57 954 € 35 928 €
EBITDA 60 192 € 58 411 €
Net margin 84.0% 52.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, ALTER EGO CONSULTANT achieves revenue of 69 k€. Slight decline of 0% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 69 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 60 k€, representing 87.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 58 k€, i.e. 84.0% 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

69 000 €

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

69 000 €

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

60 192 €

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

60 225 €

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

57 954 €

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

87.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 64%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 61%. 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 7.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 83.9% 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 (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

63.546%

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

60.686%

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

83.943%

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

7.136

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
63.55 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.17
Med: 17.79
Q3: 97.23
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of ALTER EGO CONSULTANT (63.55) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
60.69% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 20.42%
Med: 58.43%
Q3: 88.08%
Good

In 2018, the financial autonomy of ALTER EGO CONSULTANT (60.7%) 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
7.14 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.19 years
Q3: 4.25 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of ALTER EGO CONSULTANT (7.14) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 2756.59. 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 11.3x. 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

2756.589

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

11.35

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2756.59 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 103.54
Med: 428.41
Q3: 2235.47
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of ALTER EGO CONSULTANT (2756.59) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
11.35x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: -64.61x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.03x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of ALTER EGO CONSULTANT (11.3x) 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: 60 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 0 days. The gap of 60 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 1088 days of revenue, i.e. 208 k€ to permanently finance.

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

208 477 €

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

60 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

0 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

1088 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ALTER EGO CONSULTANT in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 117 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of ALTER EGO CONSULTANT is estimated at 206 622 € (range 85 480€ - 407 768€). With an EBITDA of 60 192€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.51x (in line with sector norms). 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 2018
117 transactions
85k€ 206k€ 407k€
206 622 € Range: 85 480€ - 407 768€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
60 192 € × 4.7x
Estimation 280 432 €
114 468€ - 474 612€
Revenue Multiple 30%
69 000 € × 0.51x
Estimation 35 490 €
17 063€ - 56 985€
Net Income Multiple 20%
57 954 € × 4.8x
Estimation 278 796 €
115 639€ - 766 836€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 117 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 ALTER EGO CONSULTANT

What is the revenue of ALTER EGO CONSULTANT ?

The revenue of ALTER EGO CONSULTANT in 2018 is 69 k€.

Is ALTER EGO CONSULTANT profitable?

Yes, ALTER EGO CONSULTANT generated a net profit of 58 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of ALTER EGO CONSULTANT ?

The headquarters of ALTER EGO CONSULTANT is located in LYON (69001), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of ALTER EGO CONSULTANT ?

The tax return of ALTER EGO CONSULTANT 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 ALTER EGO CONSULTANT operate?

ALTER EGO CONSULTANT operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.