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SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de textiles. Based in SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR (06700), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 607 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM (SIREN 510949704)
Indicator 2017
Revenue 606 656 €
Net income 19 190 €
EBITDA 37 326 €
Net margin 3.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM achieves revenue of 607 k€. After deducting consumption (272 k€), gross margin stands at 334 k€, i.e. a rate of 55%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 37 k€, representing 6.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 19 k€, i.e. 3.2% 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

606 656 €

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

334 337 €

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

37 326 €

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

33 435 €

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

19 190 €

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

6.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 65%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. 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 3.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 4.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

64.707%

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

32.618%

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

4.884%

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

3.085

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

23.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
64.71 2017
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.74
Q3: 46.39
Watch

In 2017, the debt ratio of SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM (64.71) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
32.62% 2017
2017
Q1: 11.02%
Med: 35.95%
Q3: 64.38%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM (32.6%) 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
3.08 years 2017
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.01 years
Watch

In 2017, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM (3.08) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 126.95. 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 15.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

126.95

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

15.874

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
126.95 2017
2017
Q1: 122.45
Med: 195.46
Q3: 349.42
Average

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM (126.95) 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
15.87x 2017
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 8.31x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM (15.9x) 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: 28 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 21 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 67 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 24 days of revenue, i.e. 40 k€ to permanently finance.

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

39 621 €

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

28 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

21 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

67 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

24 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de textiles

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 77 451€ to 289 828€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
Indicative
77k€ 176k€ 289k€
176 096 € Range: 77 451€ - 289 828€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 28 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de textiles)

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Frequently asked questions about SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM

What is the revenue of SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM ?

The revenue of SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM in 2017 is 607 k€.

Is SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM generated a net profit of 19 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM is located in SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR (06700), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM ?

The tax return of SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM 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 FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM operate?

SOCIETE FRANCAISE ALUMINIUM operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de textiles (NAF code 46.41Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.