ALTERNATIVE 4D : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALTERNATIVE 4D is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Désinfection, désinsectisation, dératisation. Based in CANNES (06400), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 98 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 - ALTERNATIVE 4D (SIREN 818441982)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 98 489 € 97 201 € 64 647 € 72 437 €
Net income 5 081 € 3 842 € 5 294 € 5 919 €
EBITDA 11 812 € 10 619 € 2 826 € 13 020 €
Net margin 5.2% 4.0% 8.2% 8.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, ALTERNATIVE 4D achieves revenue of 98 k€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.8%. Vs 2018: +1%. After deducting consumption (14 k€), gross margin stands at 84 k€, i.e. a rate of 86%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 12 k€, representing 12.0% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5 k€, i.e. 5.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

98 489 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

84 258 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

11 812 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

6 290 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

5 081 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 96%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 42%. 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 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 15.5% 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 (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

95.94%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

42.137%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

15.515%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.781

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

43.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALTERNATIVE 4D

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
95.94 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.1
Med: 12.31
Q3: 53.83
Watch

In 2019, the debt ratio of ALTERNATIVE 4D (95.94) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
42.14% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 8.96%
Med: 34.81%
Q3: 55.17%
Good -13 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of ALTERNATIVE 4D (42.1%) 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
0.78 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.15 years
Q3: 1.2 years
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of ALTERNATIVE 4D (0.78) 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 156.31. 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 2.8x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

156.306

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

2.811

Liquidity indicators evolution
ALTERNATIVE 4D

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
156.31 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 134.71
Med: 194.9
Q3: 317.37
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of ALTERNATIVE 4D (156.31) 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
2.81x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.15x
Q3: 2.19x
Excellent

In 2019, the interest coverage of ALTERNATIVE 4D (2.8x) 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: 13 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 9 days. Inventory turnover is 14 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-55 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +53%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

-14 951 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

13 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

22 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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

14 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

-55 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALTERNATIVE 4D

Positioning of ALTERNATIVE 4D in its sector

Comparison with sector Désinfection, désinsectisation, dératisation

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (37 transactions). This range of 13 931€ to 42 632€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
Indicative
13k€ 21k€ 42k€
21 105 € Range: 13 931€ - 42 632€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 37 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 ALTERNATIVE 4D

What is the revenue of ALTERNATIVE 4D ?

The revenue of ALTERNATIVE 4D in 2019 is 98 k€.

Is ALTERNATIVE 4D profitable?

Yes, ALTERNATIVE 4D generated a net profit of 5 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of ALTERNATIVE 4D ?

The headquarters of ALTERNATIVE 4D is located in CANNES (06400), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of ALTERNATIVE 4D ?

The tax return of ALTERNATIVE 4D 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 ALTERNATIVE 4D operate?

ALTERNATIVE 4D operates in the sector Désinfection, désinsectisation, dératisation (NAF code 81.29A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.