LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers. Based in WOUSTVILLER (57915), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 2.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX (SIREN 793115213)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2016
Revenue N/C N/C 2 499 217 € N/C N/C N/C 418 041 €
Net income 211 683 € 233 049 € 226 531 € 168 886 € 147 978 € 100 021 € 30 134 €
EBITDA N/C N/C 285 977 € N/C N/C N/C 47 112 €
Net margin N/C N/C 9.1% N/C N/C N/C 7.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX generates positive net income of 212 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2016-2024: 30 k€ -> 212 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

211 683 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 82%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

0.052%

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

82.073%

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

1.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.05 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.04
Med: 9.13
Q3: 39.41
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIV... (0.05) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
82.07% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 27.43%
Med: 48.79%
Q3: 66.47%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIV... (82.1%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 1.92 years
Excellent

In 2022, the repayment capacity of LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIV... (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 558.61. 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

558.612

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
558.61 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 169.25
Med: 248.65
Q3: 383.9
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIV... (558.61) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.61x
Q3: 3.81x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIV... (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.

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 LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (32 transactions). This range of 146 890€ to 1 065 339€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
146k€ 344k€ 1065k€
344 262 € Range: 146 890€ - 1 065 339€
NAF 5 année 2024

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 LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX

What is the revenue of LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX ?

The revenue of LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX in 2022 is 2.5 M€.

Is LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX profitable?

Yes, LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX generated a net profit of 212 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX ?

The headquarters of LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX is located in WOUSTVILLER (57915), in the department Moselle.

Where to find the tax return of LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX ?

The tax return of LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX 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 LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX operate?

LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE BOX operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers (NAF code 46.69B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.