GUARDIAN ALARM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GUARDIAN ALARM is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux. Based in CHAMBRAY-LES-TOURS (37170), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 14.2 M€. 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 - GUARDIAN ALARM (SIREN 378752521)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 14 205 407 € 12 062 914 € 10 180 961 € 13 994 313 € 5 632 250 € 5 415 097 € 4 338 204 € 4 440 812 € 3 716 168 € 3 787 978 €
Net income 1 208 159 € 824 921 € 980 147 € 1 825 396 € 563 297 € 433 083 € 282 418 € 276 479 € 155 266 € -308 670 €
EBITDA 1 697 237 € 1 269 164 € 1 266 084 € 2 487 896 € 784 142 € 600 313 € 350 947 € 324 316 € 148 750 € -234 302 €
Net margin 8.5% 6.8% 9.6% 13.0% 10.0% 8.0% 6.5% 6.2% 4.2% -8.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GUARDIAN ALARM achieves revenue of 14.2 M€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +15.8%. Vs 2023, growth of +18% (12.1 M€ -> 14.2 M€). After deducting consumption (3.3 M€), gross margin stands at 10.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 76%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.7 M€, representing 11.9% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.2 M€, i.e. 8.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

14 205 407 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

10 862 763 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

1 697 237 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 566 011 €

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

1 208 159 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

11.9%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 9.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

3.739%

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

33.184%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

9.109%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

0.095

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

31.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.74 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.41
Med: 12.03
Q3: 40.28
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of GUARDIAN ALARM (3.74) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
33.18% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.29%
Med: 37.01%
Q3: 58.36%
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GUARDIAN ALARM (33.2%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
0.1 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GUARDIAN ALARM (0.10) 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 230.28. 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 1.5x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

230.276

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

1.452

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
230.28 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 154.88
Med: 223.72
Q3: 341.92
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GUARDIAN ALARM (230.28) 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
1.45x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.02x
Good +5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of GUARDIAN ALARM (1.4x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 129 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 57 days. The gap of 72 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 58 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 86 days of revenue, i.e. 3.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +545%, requiring additional financing.

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

3 390 404 €

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

129 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

57 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

58 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

86 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GUARDIAN ALARM in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (29 transactions). This range of 1 070 768€ to 4 992 349€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1070k€ 1780k€ 4992k€
1 780 583 € Range: 1 070 768€ - 4 992 349€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 29 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 GUARDIAN ALARM

What is the revenue of GUARDIAN ALARM ?

The revenue of GUARDIAN ALARM in 2024 is 14.2 M€.

Is GUARDIAN ALARM profitable?

Yes, GUARDIAN ALARM generated a net profit of 1.2 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GUARDIAN ALARM ?

The headquarters of GUARDIAN ALARM is located in CHAMBRAY-LES-TOURS (37170), in the department Indre-et-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of GUARDIAN ALARM ?

The tax return of GUARDIAN ALARM 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 GUARDIAN ALARM operate?

GUARDIAN ALARM operates in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux (NAF code 43.21A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.