GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux. Based in KOUROU (97310), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 21 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 - GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE (SIREN 537772162)
Indicator 2017 2014 2013
Revenue 21 438 € 14 598 € 25 094 €
Net income 2 559 € 612 € 6 231 €
EBITDA 2 682 € 560 € 6 232 €
Net margin 11.9% 4.2% 24.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE achieves revenue of 21 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.9%). Vs 2014, growth of +47% (15 k€ -> 21 k€). After deducting consumption (3 k€), gross margin stands at 18 k€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3 k€, representing 12.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.7 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 3 k€, i.e. 11.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

21 438 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

18 107 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

2 682 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

2 559 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

2 559 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 145%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 19%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 12.5% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

144.863%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

18.767%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

12.51%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

2.311

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

86.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
144.86 2017
2013
2014
2017
Q1: 0.85
Med: 13.03
Q3: 48.92
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE (144.86) 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
18.77% 2017
2013
2014
2017
Q1: 9.8%
Med: 31.29%
Q3: 52.93%
Average -19 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE (18.8%) 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
2.31 years 2017
2013
2014
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.06 years
Q3: 0.94 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE (2.31) 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 132.42. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

132.417

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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
132.42 2017
2013
2014
2017
Q1: 140.45
Med: 193.75
Q3: 281.43
Watch -36 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE (132.42) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2017
2013
2014
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.17x
Q3: 2.37x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE (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: 300 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 384 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 84 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 151 days of revenue, i.e. 9 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2013-2017, WCR increased by +29%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

9 001 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

300 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

384 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

151 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE 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 (32 transactions). This range of 1 470€ to 6 724€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
Indicative
1k€ 2k€ 6k€
2 852 € Range: 1 470€ - 6 724€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 32 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 GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE

What is the revenue of GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE ?

The revenue of GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE in 2017 is 21 k€.

Is GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE profitable?

Yes, GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE generated a net profit of 3 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE ?

The headquarters of GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE is located in KOUROU (97310), in the department Guyane.

Where to find the tax return of GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE ?

The tax return of GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE 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 GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE operate?

GUYANE ENERGIE ALTERNATIVE 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.