Employees: 01 (2023.0)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 1993-01-05 (33 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: CoiffureLocation: PARIS (75012), Paris
ALTERNANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
ALTERNANCE is a French company
founded 33 years ago,
specialized in the sector Coiffure.
Based in PARIS (75012),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 53 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, ALTERNANCE achieves revenue of 53 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +0.7%). Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (388 €), gross margin stands at 53 k€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -4 k€, representing -6.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -3 k€ (-5.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
52 994 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
52 606 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
-3 637 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-2 738 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
-2 736 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
-6.9%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 16%. 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 68%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
16.375%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
67.857%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
-7.254%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
-1.498
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
12.562
16.137
8.752
2.426
3.97
19.46
16.375
Financial autonomy
73.96
70.101
80.523
84.894
80.844
68.047
67.857
Repayment capacity
-2.25
62.415
-0.816
0.572
-0.288
-0.895
-1.498
Cash flow / Revenue
-4.027%
0.182%
-9.167%
4.182%
-12.165%
-16.495%
-7.254%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
16.382024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.48
Q3: 44.78
Average+25 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of ALTERNANCE (16.38) 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
67.86%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 13.63%
Q3: 49.17%
Excellent
In 2024, the financial autonomy of ALTERNANCE (67.9%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.
Repayment capacity
-1.5 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.09 years
Excellent
In 2024, the repayment capacity of ALTERNANCE (-1.50) 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 60.86. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
60.859
Interest coverage (2024)
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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 ALTERNANCE
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
78.816
68.828
120.064
137.403
75.369
99.136
60.859
Interest coverage
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
60.862024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 40.03
Med: 104.51
Q3: 221.31
Average
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ALTERNANCE (60.86) 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
0.0x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.97x
Average
In 2024, the interest coverage of ALTERNANCE (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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 74 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 74 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-20 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2018-2024, WCR increased by +42%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
-3 009 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
0 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
74 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
-20 j
WCR and payment terms evolution ALTERNANCE
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
-5 228 €
-2 111 €
-4 404 €
-4 602 €
-661 €
1 089 €
-3 009 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Supplier payment term (days)
18
68
0
3
66
60
74
Positioning of ALTERNANCE in its sector
Comparison with sector Coiffure
Valuation estimate
Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of ALTERNANCE is estimated at
24 584 €
(range 14 345€ - 33 656€).
The price/revenue ratio is 0.46x
(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 value2024
98 tx
14k€24k€33k€
24 584 €Range: 14 345€ - 33 656€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation method used
Revenue Multiple
52 994 €
×
0.46x
=24 585 €
Range: 14 345€ - 33 656€
Only this financial indicator is available for this company.
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 (Coiffure)
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The headquarters of ALTERNANCE is located in PARIS (75012), in the department Paris.
Where to find the tax return of ALTERNANCE ?
The tax return of ALTERNANCE 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 ALTERNANCE operate?
ALTERNANCE operates in the sector Coiffure (NAF code 96.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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