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ALTERNATIVE is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in PARIS (75011), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 807 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
| Indicator | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 807 215 € | 670 951 € | 566 238 € |
| Net income | 196 559 € | 143 779 € | 41 794 € |
| EBITDA | 282 800 € | 226 684 € | 69 781 € |
| Net margin | 24.4% | 21.4% | 7.4% |
In 2018, ALTERNATIVE achieves revenue of 807 k€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +19.4%. Vs 2017, growth of +20% (671 k€ -> 807 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 807 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 283 k€, representing 35.0% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 197 k€, i.e. 24.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
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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 76%. 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 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 25.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.
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In 2018, the debt ratio of ALTERNATIVE (9.31) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.
In 2018, the financial autonomy of ALTERNATIVE (76.2%) 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.
In 2018, the repayment capacity of ALTERNATIVE (0.26) 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.
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 570.98. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
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In 2018, the liquidity ratio of ALTERNATIVE (570.98) 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.
In 2018, the interest coverage of ALTERNATIVE (0.1x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 178 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 25 days. The gap of 153 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 189 days of revenue, i.e. 423 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +243%, requiring additional financing.
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Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (46 transactions). This range of 114 047€ to 685 830€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
This estimate is based on the analysis of 46 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.
This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).
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The revenue of ALTERNATIVE in 2018 is 807 k€.
Yes, ALTERNATIVE generated a net profit of 197 k€ in 2018.
The headquarters of ALTERNATIVE is located in PARIS (75011), in the department Paris.
The tax return of ALTERNATIVE 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).
ALTERNATIVE operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.