ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de couverture par éléments. Based in VERRIERES-LE-BUISSON (91370), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 359 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN (SIREN 435407846)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 359 355 € 1 167 504 € 903 091 €
Net income 12 433 € 4 381 € 104 578 €
EBITDA 5 629 € -9 152 € 137 952 €
Net margin 3.5% 0.4% 11.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN achieves revenue of 359 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2018 (CAGR: -36.9%). Significant drop of -69% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (53 k€), gross margin stands at 306 k€, i.e. a rate of 85%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 6 k€, representing 1.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 12 k€, i.e. 3.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

359 355 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

306 148 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

5 629 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

9 512 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

12 433 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 85%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 40%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 11.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 1.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

85.149%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

39.66%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

1.804%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

11.259

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

5.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
85.15 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 3.39
Med: 18.79
Q3: 54.76
Average +21 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN (85.15) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
39.66% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 17.4%
Med: 37.58%
Q3: 56.26%
Good +15 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN (39.7%) 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
11.26 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.3 years
Q3: 1.31 years
Watch +22 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN (11.26) 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 175.42. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

175.418

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
175.42 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 141.59
Med: 198.71
Q3: 290.98
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN (175.42) 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
0.0x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.66x
Q3: 2.93x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN (0.0x) 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: 22 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 63 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 41 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 13 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 28 days of revenue, i.e. 28 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-84%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

28 008 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

22 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

63 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

13 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

28 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN

Positioning of ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de couverture par éléments

Valuation estimate

Based on 113 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN is estimated at 29 761 € (range 16 890€ - 49 447€). With an EBITDA of 5 629€, the sector multiple of 2.2x 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
113 transactions
16k€ 29k€ 49k€
29 761 € Range: 16 890€ - 49 447€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
5 629 € × 2.2x
Estimation 12 663 €
5 227€ - 20 318€
Revenue Multiple 30%
359 355 € × 0.16x
Estimation 55 734 €
36 238€ - 91 216€
Net Income Multiple 20%
12 433 € × 2.7x
Estimation 33 549 €
17 030€ - 59 618€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 113 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...).

Similar companies (Travaux de couverture par éléments)

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Frequently asked questions about ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN

What is the revenue of ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN ?

The revenue of ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN in 2018 is 359 k€.

Is ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN profitable?

Yes, ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN generated a net profit of 12 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN ?

The headquarters of ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN is located in VERRIERES-LE-BUISSON (91370), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN ?

The tax return of ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN 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 ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN operate?

ENTREPRISE JACQUES ALLAIN operates in the sector Travaux de couverture par éléments (NAF code 43.91B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.