ALTO CAFE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALTO CAFE is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration de type rapide. Based in GENNEVILLIERS (92230), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.4 M€. 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 - ALTO CAFE (SIREN 481828994)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 379 247 € 1 069 909 € 806 362 € 318 481 € 730 634 € 1 286 298 € 816 424 € 1 168 996 € 1 780 578 €
Net income -111 446 € -40 107 € -39 951 € -320 335 € -579 311 € -300 401 € -376 783 € -123 726 € 138 525 €
EBITDA -23 143 € 39 610 € 34 252 € -199 300 € -426 778 € -248 668 € -306 866 € -44 211 € 193 336 €
Net margin -8.1% -3.7% -5.0% -100.6% -79.3% -23.4% -46.2% -10.6% 7.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ALTO CAFE achieves revenue of 1.4 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.1%). Vs 2023, growth of +29% (1.1 M€ -> 1.4 M€). After deducting consumption (227 k€), gross margin stands at 1.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -23 k€, representing -1.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+29%), EBITDA varies by -158%, reducing margin by 5.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -111 k€ (-8.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 379 247 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 152 633 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

-23 143 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-84 675 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-111 446 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-1.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -118%. 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 -278%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-118.039%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

-278.455%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

-3.946%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

-19.433

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

29.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALTO CAFE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-118.04 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 16.12
Q3: 113.7
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of ALTO CAFE (-118.04) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-278.45% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.43%
Med: 16.82%
Q3: 42.04%
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In 2024, the financial autonomy of ALTO CAFE (-278.4%) 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
-19.43 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 1.89 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ALTO CAFE (-19.43) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 102.82. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

102.824

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

-116.398

Liquidity indicators evolution
ALTO CAFE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
102.82 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 55.0
Med: 110.69
Q3: 196.26
Average -28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ALTO CAFE (102.82) 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
-116.4x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.01x
Q3: 2.83x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ALTO CAFE (-116.4x) 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: 31 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 14 days. The company must finance 17 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 14 days of revenue, i.e. 53 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-49%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

52 660 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

14 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

2 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

14 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALTO CAFE

Positioning of ALTO CAFE in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration de type rapide

Valuation estimate

Based on 698 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of ALTO CAFE is estimated at 785 941 € (range 456 567€ - 1 157 225€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.57x (in line with sector norms). 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 2024
698 transactions
456k€ 785k€ 1157k€
785 941 € Range: 456 567€ - 1 157 225€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
1 379 247 € × 0.57x = 785 942 €
Range: 456 568€ - 1 157 226€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 698 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 CAFE

What is the revenue of ALTO CAFE ?

The revenue of ALTO CAFE in 2024 is 1.4 M€.

Is ALTO CAFE profitable?

ALTO CAFE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ALTO CAFE ?

The headquarters of ALTO CAFE is located in GENNEVILLIERS (92230), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of ALTO CAFE ?

The tax return of ALTO CAFE 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 CAFE operate?

ALTO CAFE operates in the sector Restauration de type rapide (NAF code 56.10C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.