SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE is a French company founded 45 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in GIERES (38610), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 8.4 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 - SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE (SIREN 321501231)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 8 360 905 € 8 105 718 € 7 473 796 € 7 631 353 € 6 464 297 € 6 237 919 € 5 085 469 € 4 361 342 € 4 096 530 €
Net income 219 257 € 235 089 € 180 211 € 355 320 € 150 528 € 461 535 € 238 162 € 186 047 € 200 137 €
EBITDA 659 144 € 601 085 € 394 537 € 587 489 € 412 998 € 896 899 € 356 386 € 237 410 € 350 474 €
Net margin 2.6% 2.9% 2.4% 4.7% 2.3% 7.4% 4.7% 4.3% 4.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE achieves revenue of 8.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.3%. Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 8.4 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 659 k€, representing 7.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 219 k€, i.e. 2.6% 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

8 360 905 €

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

8 360 905 €

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

659 144 €

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

352 812 €

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

219 257 €

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

7.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 40%. 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 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.4% 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

7.495%

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

40.31%

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

5.382%

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

0.344

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

23.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.5 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.32
Q3: 42.94
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECH... (7.50) 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
40.31% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.42%
Med: 37.88%
Q3: 61.37%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECH... (40.3%) 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
0.34 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECH... (0.34) 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 189.20. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

189.202

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

0.147

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
189.2 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 149.17
Med: 230.27
Q3: 405.7
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECH... (189.20) 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
0.15x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.06x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECH... (0.1x) 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: 96 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 36 days. The gap of 60 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 18 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 55 days of revenue, i.e. 1.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +114%, 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

1 285 824 €

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

96 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

36 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

18 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

55 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 464 286€ to 2 128 526€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
464k€ 845k€ 2128k€
845 846 € Range: 464 286€ - 2 128 526€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE

What is the revenue of SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE ?

The revenue of SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE in 2024 is 8.4 M€.

Is SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE generated a net profit of 219 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE is located in GIERES (38610), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE ?

The tax return of SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE 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 SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE operate?

SOCIETE ALPINE DE GEOTECHNIQUE operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.