ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM is a French company founded 37 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie. Based in LIMOUX (11300), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 323 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

Financial history - ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM (SIREN 350828786)
Indicator 2019 2016 2015
Revenue 322 544 € 555 448 € 416 034 €
Net income 875 € 35 968 € 15 007 €
EBITDA 4 086 € 50 025 € 20 639 €
Net margin 0.3% 6.5% 3.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM achieves revenue of 323 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2019 (CAGR: -6.2%). Significant drop of -42% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (140 k€), gross margin stands at 182 k€, i.e. a rate of 57%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4 k€, representing 1.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-42%), EBITDA varies by -92%, reducing margin by 7.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 875 €, i.e. 0.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

322 544 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

182 327 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

4 086 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

833 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

875 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 68%. 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 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.448%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

68.284%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

1.093%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.194

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

25.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.45 2019
2015
2016
2019
Q1: 1.74
Med: 14.46
Q3: 48.51
Excellent

In 2019, the debt ratio of ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM (0.45) 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
68.28% 2019
2015
2016
2019
Q1: 17.6%
Med: 39.79%
Q3: 57.85%
Excellent

In 2019, the financial autonomy of ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM (68.3%) 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.

Repayment capacity
0.19 years 2019
2015
2016
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.19 years
Q3: 1.24 years
Average

In 2019, the repayment capacity of ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM (0.19) 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 287.73. 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 12.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

287.732

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

12.751

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
287.73 2019
2015
2016
2019
Q1: 142.97
Med: 199.43
Q3: 291.38
Good +21 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM (287.73) 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
12.75x 2019
2015
2016
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.4x
Q3: 2.99x
Excellent

In 2019, the interest coverage of ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM (12.8x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 83 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 58 days. The company must finance 25 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 145 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 202 days of revenue, i.e. 181 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-35%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

181 202 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

83 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

58 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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

145 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

202 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM

Positioning of ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (26 transactions). This range of 14 702€ to 68 760€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
Indicative
14k€ 29k€ 68k€
29 312 € Range: 14 702€ - 68 760€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 26 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 ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM

What is the revenue of ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM ?

The revenue of ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM in 2019 is 323 k€.

Is ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM profitable?

Yes, ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM generated a net profit of 875€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM ?

The headquarters of ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM is located in LIMOUX (11300), in the department Aude.

Where to find the tax return of ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM ?

The tax return of ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM 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 ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM operate?

ALU DIFFUSION SYSTEM operates in the sector Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie (NAF code 43.32B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.