GROUPE ALTERNANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
GROUPE ALTERNANCE is a French company
founded 11 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux.
Based in ROCHEFORT (17300),
this company of category PME
shows in 2023 a revenue of 3.2 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - GROUPE ALTERNANCE (SIREN 811756584)
Indicator
2023
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
3 151 885 €
1 250 660 €
991 565 €
802 132 €
548 395 €
375 667 €
222 339 €
Net income
10 258 281 €
2 519 549 €
678 375 €
814 008 €
12 932 €
2 612 €
-117 599 €
EBITDA
78 631 €
-426 €
34 745 €
11 320 €
-18 935 €
1 486 €
2 211 €
Net margin
325.5%
201.5%
68.4%
101.5%
2.4%
0.7%
-52.9%
Revenue and income statement
In 2023, GROUPE ALTERNANCE achieves revenue of 3.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +46.1%. Vs 2021, growth of +152% (1.3 M€ -> 3.2 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 79 k€, representing 2.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.5 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 10.3 M€, i.e. 325.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2023)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
3 151 885 €
Gross margin (2023)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
3 151 885 €
EBITDA (2023)
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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
78 631 €
EBIT (2023)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
71 324 €
Net income (2023)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
10 258 281 €
EBITDA margin (2023)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
2.5%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 48%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 63%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 337.7% 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)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
47.692%
Financial autonomy (2023)
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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
62.536%
Cash flow / Revenue (2023)
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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
337.73%
Repayment capacity (2023)
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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
0.625
Asset age ratio (2023)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
Debt ratio
-76.609
-271.627
18.357
1.667
13.76
78.165
47.692
Financial autonomy
-64.92
-40.97
81.349
95.187
84.391
53.765
62.536
Repayment capacity
25.347
26.044
-4.288
0.07
0.743
1.984
0.625
Cash flow / Revenue
1.383%
2.758%
-24.909%
118.928%
75.043%
184.601%
337.73%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
47.692023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.15
Med: 18.74
Q3: 101.68
Average+22 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the debt ratio of GROUPE ALTERNANCE (47.69) 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
62.54%2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 13.72%
Med: 51.33%
Q3: 84.16%
Good-16 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the financial autonomy of GROUPE ALTERNANCE (62.5%) 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
0.62 years2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.84 years
Average
In 2023, the repayment capacity of GROUPE ALTERNANCE (0.62) 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 341.21. 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 209.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2023)
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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
341.212
Interest coverage (2023)
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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
209.498
Liquidity indicators evolution GROUPE ALTERNANCE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
Liquidity ratio
151.498
183.363
114.111
139.132
183.824
322.423
341.212
Interest coverage
222.298
9083.513
-714.592
1288.843
269.904
-3788.967
209.498
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
341.212023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 110.36
Med: 414.42
Q3: 1923.42
Average+10 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the liquidity ratio of GROUPE ALTERNANCE (341.21) 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
209.5x2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: -38.43x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.72x
Excellent
In 2023, the interest coverage of GROUPE ALTERNANCE (209.5x) 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: 165 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 29 days. The gap of 136 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 53 days of revenue, i.e. 464 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +743%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2023)
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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
464 273 €
Customer credit (2023)
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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
165 j
Supplier credit (2023)
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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
29 j
Inventory turnover (2023)
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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)
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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
53 j
WCR and payment terms evolution GROUPE ALTERNANCE
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
Operating WCR
55 060 €
43 093 €
151 538 €
147 777 €
119 375 €
361 341 €
464 273 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
121
47
70
59
61
140
165
Supplier payment term (days)
55
32
78
37
32
57
29
Positioning of GROUPE ALTERNANCE in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux
Valuation estimate
Based on 89 transactions of similar company sales
in 2023,
the value of GROUPE ALTERNANCE is estimated at
14 470 371 €
(range 6 865 978€ - 32 991 438€).
With an EBITDA of 78 631€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.52x
(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. Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.
Estimated enterprise value2023
89 tx
6865k€14470k€32991k€
14 470 371 €Range: 6 865 978€ - 32 991 438€
NAF 5 année 2023
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
78 631 €×4.0x
Estimation316 196 €
162 200€ - 513 466€
Revenue Multiple30%
3 151 885 €×0.52x
Estimation1 650 258 €
675 072€ - 2 924 655€
Net Income Multiple20%
10 258 281 €×6.7x
Estimation69 085 979 €
32 911 784€ - 159 286 544€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 89 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 GROUPE ALTERNANCE
What is the revenue of GROUPE ALTERNANCE ?
The revenue of GROUPE ALTERNANCE in 2023 is 3.2 M€.
Is GROUPE ALTERNANCE profitable?
Yes, GROUPE ALTERNANCE generated a net profit of 10.3 M€ in 2023.
Where is the headquarters of GROUPE ALTERNANCE ?
The headquarters of GROUPE ALTERNANCE is located in ROCHEFORT (17300), in the department Charente-Maritime.
Where to find the tax return of GROUPE ALTERNANCE ?
The tax return of GROUPE ALTERNANCE 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 GROUPE ALTERNANCE operate?
GROUPE ALTERNANCE operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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