ALTERNATIVE METALS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALTERNATIVE METALS is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux. Based in PARIS (75009), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 2.3 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 - ALTERNATIVE METALS (SIREN 810558080)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 2 261 342 € 1 088 252 € 1 250 053 € 1 365 579 €
Net income 7 186 € 3 510 € 4 549 € 2 768 €
EBITDA -6 504 € 312 € 5 187 € -1 456 €
Net margin 0.3% 0.3% 0.4% 0.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, ALTERNATIVE METALS achieves revenue of 2.3 M€. Over the period 2018-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +18.3%. Vs 2020, growth of +108% (1.1 M€ -> 2.3 M€). After deducting consumption (2.0 M€), gross margin stands at 260 k€, i.e. a rate of 12%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -7 k€, representing -0.3% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 7 k€, i.e. 0.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 261 342 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

260 055 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

-6 504 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-6 525 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

7 186 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-0.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 7%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 0.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.399%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

6.706%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

0.318%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.044

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.4 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.23
Med: 19.8
Q3: 66.1
Good

In 2021, the debt ratio of ALTERNATIVE METALS (1.40) 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
6.71% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 23.16%
Med: 41.86%
Q3: 61.65%
Watch

In 2021, the financial autonomy of ALTERNATIVE METALS (6.7%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.04 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.41 years
Q3: 2.0 years
Good

In 2021, the repayment capacity of ALTERNATIVE METALS (0.04) 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 106.54. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

106.54

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

-395.726

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
106.54 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 154.71
Med: 227.02
Q3: 388.04
Watch

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of ALTERNATIVE METALS (106.54) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-395.73x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.05x
Q3: 5.15x
Watch -53 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of ALTERNATIVE METALS (-395.7x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 31 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 48 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 17 days. Overall, WCR represents 32 days of revenue, i.e. 199 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2021, WCR increased by +10964%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

199 428 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

31 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

48 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

32 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ALTERNATIVE METALS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 162 698€ to 309 123€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
Indicative
162k€ 265k€ 309k€
265 681 € Range: 162 698€ - 309 123€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 23 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 METALS

What is the revenue of ALTERNATIVE METALS ?

The revenue of ALTERNATIVE METALS in 2021 is 2.3 M€.

Is ALTERNATIVE METALS profitable?

Yes, ALTERNATIVE METALS generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of ALTERNATIVE METALS ?

The headquarters of ALTERNATIVE METALS is located in PARIS (75009), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of ALTERNATIVE METALS ?

The tax return of ALTERNATIVE METALS 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 METALS operate?

ALTERNATIVE METALS operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux (NAF code 46.72Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.