Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 1992-09-01 (33 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Ingénierie, études techniquesLocation: PARIS (75013), Paris
ALTERNET : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
ALTERNET is a French company
founded 33 years ago,
specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques.
Based in PARIS (75013),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 9.4 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, ALTERNET achieves revenue of 9.4 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +3.8%). Vs 2020, growth of +41% (6.7 M€ -> 9.4 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 9.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 762 k€, representing 8.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+41%), EBITDA varies by -3%, reducing margin by 3.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 448 k€, i.e. 4.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
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
9 399 428 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
9 399 428 €
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
761 794 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
541 555 €
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
447 809 €
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
8.1%
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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 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.
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
1.381%
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
61.034%
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
6.795%
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
0.089
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
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2024
Debt ratio
2.201
0.076
0.586
0.141
45.726
1.381
Financial autonomy
54.654
62.349
61.095
57.847
49.633
61.034
Repayment capacity
0.055
0.003
0.021
0.007
1.506
0.089
Cash flow / Revenue
16.25%
13.259%
14.352%
10.518%
18.853%
6.795%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
1.382024
2019
2020
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.25
Q3: 42.9
Good
In 2024, the debt ratio of ALTERNET (1.38) 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
61.03%2024
2019
2020
2024
Q1: 11.27%
Med: 37.87%
Q3: 61.33%
Good
In 2024, the financial autonomy of ALTERNET (61.0%) 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
0.09 years2024
2019
2020
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of ALTERNET (0.09) 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 251.14. 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
251.137
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 ALTERNET
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2024
Liquidity ratio
220.897
259.942
255.214
234.089
368.472
251.137
Interest coverage
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.179
0.0
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
251.142024
2019
2020
2024
Q1: 148.97
Med: 229.92
Q3: 405.25
Good
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ALTERNET (251.14) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Interest coverage
0.0x2024
2019
2020
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.05x
Average
In 2024, the interest coverage of ALTERNET (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: 86 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 69 days. The company must finance 17 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 114 days of revenue, i.e. 3.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +31%, 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
2 964 204 €
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
86 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
69 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
114 j
WCR and payment terms evolution ALTERNET
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2024
Operating WCR
2 268 435 €
1 659 504 €
1 999 033 €
1 671 011 €
682 783 €
2 964 204 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
149
108
139
131
98
86
Supplier payment term (days)
98
67
92
107
56
69
Positioning of ALTERNET in its sector
Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques
Valuation estimate
Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions).
This range of 532 033€ to 2 520 073€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2024
Indicative
532k€996k€2520k€
996 121 €Range: 532 033€ - 2 520 073€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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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Compare ALTERNET with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, ALTERNET generated a net profit of 448 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of ALTERNET ?
The headquarters of ALTERNET is located in PARIS (75013), in the department Paris.
Where to find the tax return of ALTERNET ?
The tax return of ALTERNET 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 ALTERNET operate?
ALTERNET operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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