ALU-NORD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALU-NORD is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de portes et fenêtres en métal. Based in PETIT-CANAL (97131), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 161 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 - ALU-NORD (SIREN 442620654)
Indicator 2023 2021 2020 2018 2017
Revenue 161 130 € 120 105 € 96 276 € 88 183 € 115 921 €
Net income 12 386 € 7 818 € -6 066 € -2 803 € 4 813 €
EBITDA 18 376 € 8 692 € -6 569 € -2 519 € 5 801 €
Net margin 7.7% 6.5% -6.3% -3.2% 4.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, ALU-NORD achieves revenue of 161 k€. Over the period 2017-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.6%. Vs 2021, growth of +34% (120 k€ -> 161 k€). After deducting consumption (104 k€), gross margin stands at 57 k€, i.e. a rate of 36%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 18 k€, representing 11.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 12 k€, i.e. 7.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

161 130 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

57 338 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

18 376 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

14 470 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

12 386 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

11.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 212%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 57%. 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 4.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 10.1% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

212.036%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

56.592%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

10.111%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

4.058

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

41.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
212.04 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 6.15
Med: 27.85
Q3: 67.7
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In 2023, the debt ratio of ALU-NORD (212.04) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
56.59% 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 23.72%
Med: 41.54%
Q3: 58.14%
Good +20 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of ALU-NORD (56.6%) 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
4.06 years 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.01 years
Med: 0.82 years
Q3: 2.3 years
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of ALU-NORD (4.06) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 395.75. 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 11.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

395.755

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

11.423

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
395.75 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 165.27
Med: 227.24
Q3: 314.99
Excellent +58 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of ALU-NORD (395.75) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
11.42x 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.02x
Q3: 6.79x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of ALU-NORD (11.4x) 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: 90 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 2 days. The gap of 88 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 80 days of revenue, i.e. 36 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2023, WCR increased by +142%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

35 710 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

90 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

2 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

80 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ALU-NORD in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de portes et fenêtres en métal

Valuation estimate

Based on 75 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALU-NORD is estimated at 25 589 € (range 13 100€ - 50 426€). With an EBITDA of 18 376€, the sector multiple of 1.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
75 tx
13k€ 25k€ 50k€
25 589 € Range: 13 100€ - 50 426€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
18 376 € × 1.2x
Estimation 22 952 €
12 450€ - 47 808€
Revenue Multiple 30%
161 130 € × 0.16x
Estimation 25 086 €
11 422€ - 36 484€
Net Income Multiple 20%
12 386 € × 2.7x
Estimation 32 938 €
17 246€ - 77 889€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 75 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-NORD

What is the revenue of ALU-NORD ?

The revenue of ALU-NORD in 2023 is 161 k€.

Is ALU-NORD profitable?

Yes, ALU-NORD generated a net profit of 12 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of ALU-NORD ?

The headquarters of ALU-NORD is located in PETIT-CANAL (97131), in the department Guadeloupe.

Where to find the tax return of ALU-NORD ?

The tax return of ALU-NORD 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-NORD operate?

ALU-NORD operates in the sector Fabrication de portes et fenêtres en métal (NAF code 25.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.