DIRECT ALU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DIRECT ALU is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de portes et fenêtres en métal. Based in BAIE-MAHAULT (97122), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 3.0 M€. 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 - DIRECT ALU (SIREN 523140077)
Indicator 2024 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C 2 952 767 € 3 107 901 € 2 726 490 € 2 608 934 €
Net income 284 700 € 28 713 € 96 397 € 64 355 € 190 305 €
EBITDA N/C 52 446 € 164 344 € 193 011 € 309 075 €
Net margin N/C 1.0% 3.1% 2.4% 7.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, DIRECT ALU generates positive net income of 285 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2016-2024: 190 k€ -> 285 k€.

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

284 700 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 197%. 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 15%. 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

197.038%

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

15.257%

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

29.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
DIRECT ALU

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
197.04 2024
2018
2019
2024
Q1: 5.87
Med: 21.13
Q3: 53.41
Watch +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of DIRECT ALU (197.04) 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
15.26% 2024
2018
2019
2024
Q1: 28.78%
Med: 45.85%
Q3: 61.93%
Watch -39 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of DIRECT ALU (15.3%) 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
6.58 years 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.41 years
Q3: 1.98 years
Watch

In 2019, the repayment capacity of DIRECT ALU (6.58) 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 171.69. 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

171.695

Liquidity indicators evolution
DIRECT ALU

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
171.69 2024
2018
2019
2024
Q1: 170.3
Med: 231.72
Q3: 334.54
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of DIRECT ALU (171.69) 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
13.26x 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.92x
Q3: 4.03x
Excellent

In 2019, the interest coverage of DIRECT ALU (13.3x) 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.

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

0 €

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

0 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

0 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

0 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of DIRECT ALU 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 DIRECT ALU is estimated at 757 102 € (range 396 408€ - 1 790 322€). 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 2024
75 tx
396k€ 757k€ 1790k€
757 102 € Range: 396 408€ - 1 790 322€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
284 700 € × 2.7x = 757 102 €
Range: 396 409€ - 1 790 322€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

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 DIRECT ALU

What is the revenue of DIRECT ALU ?

The revenue of DIRECT ALU in 2019 is 3.0 M€.

Is DIRECT ALU profitable?

Yes, DIRECT ALU generated a net profit of 285 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of DIRECT ALU ?

The headquarters of DIRECT ALU is located in BAIE-MAHAULT (97122), in the department Guadeloupe.

Where to find the tax return of DIRECT ALU ?

The tax return of DIRECT ALU 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 DIRECT ALU operate?

DIRECT ALU 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.