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ALTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALTO is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'équipements automobiles. Based in LARAGNE-MONTEGLIN (05300), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 545 k€. 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 - ALTO (SIREN 521133025)
Indicator 2016
Revenue 545 252 €
Net income 58 576 €
EBITDA 81 524 €
Net margin 10.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, ALTO achieves revenue of 545 k€. After deducting consumption (287 k€), gross margin stands at 259 k€, i.e. a rate of 47%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 82 k€, representing 15.0% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 59 k€, i.e. 10.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

545 252 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

258 532 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

81 524 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

75 541 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

58 576 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

15.0%

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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 44%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.8% 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 (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.852%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

43.604%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

11.833%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

0.014

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

9.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALTO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.85 2016
2016
Q1: 0.34
Med: 16.96
Q3: 71.44
Good

In 2016, the debt ratio of ALTO (0.85) 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
43.6% 2016
2016
Q1: 12.13%
Med: 34.88%
Q3: 55.94%
Good

In 2016, the financial autonomy of ALTO (43.6%) 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
0.01 years 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 1.89 years
Good

In 2016, the repayment capacity of ALTO (0.01) 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 170.13. 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 1.5x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

170.129

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

1.479

Liquidity indicators evolution
ALTO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
170.13 2016
2016
Q1: 115.91
Med: 170.77
Q3: 257.43
Average

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of ALTO (170.13) 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
1.48x 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.61x
Q3: 4.69x
Good

In 2016, the interest coverage of ALTO (1.5x) 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) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 40 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 38 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 9 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-29 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

-44 242 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

2 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

40 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

9 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

-29 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALTO

Positioning of ALTO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'équipements automobiles

Valuation estimate

Based on 265 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALTO is estimated at 179 823 € (range 73 128€ - 315 756€). With an EBITDA of 81 524€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2016
265 transactions
73k€ 179k€ 315k€
179 823 € Range: 73 128€ - 315 756€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
81 524 € × 2.4x
Estimation 193 882 €
66 112€ - 310 654€
Revenue Multiple 30%
545 252 € × 0.27x
Estimation 145 114 €
84 020€ - 236 663€
Net Income Multiple 20%
58 576 € × 3.4x
Estimation 196 744 €
74 332€ - 447 154€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 265 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 ALTO

What is the revenue of ALTO ?

The revenue of ALTO in 2016 is 545 k€.

Is ALTO profitable?

Yes, ALTO generated a net profit of 59 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of ALTO ?

The headquarters of ALTO is located in LARAGNE-MONTEGLIN (05300), in the department Hautes-Alpes.

Where to find the tax return of ALTO ?

The tax return of ALTO 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 ALTO operate?

ALTO operates in the sector Commerce de détail d'équipements automobiles (NAF code 45.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.