AQUA SAF : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AQUA SAF is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation d'eau et de gaz en tous locaux. Based in LA CHAPELLE-DU-MONT-DU-CHAT (73370), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 61 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 - AQUA SAF (SIREN 453005159)
Indicator 2022 2019 2017
Revenue 60 919 € 136 398 € 157 075 €
Net income 15 068 € 7 161 € -37 569 €
EBITDA 15 092 € 7 289 € -32 100 €
Net margin 24.7% 5.3% -23.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, AQUA SAF achieves revenue of 61 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2022 (CAGR: -17.3%). Significant drop of -55% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (34 k€), gross margin stands at 27 k€, i.e. a rate of 45%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 15 k€, representing 24.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +19.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 15 k€, i.e. 24.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

60 919 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

27 131 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

15 092 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

15 066 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

15 068 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

24.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 80%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 25.1% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

5.98%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

79.828%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

25.063%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.119

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

3.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
AQUA SAF

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.98 2022
2017
2019
2022
Q1: 1.58
Med: 20.38
Q3: 61.81
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of AQUA SAF (5.98) 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
79.83% 2022
2017
2019
2022
Q1: 11.7%
Med: 32.84%
Q3: 54.25%
Excellent

In 2022, the financial autonomy of AQUA SAF (79.8%) 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
0.12 years 2022
2017
2019
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.15 years
Q3: 1.44 years
Good +20 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of AQUA SAF (0.12) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 618.66. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

618.664

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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
AQUA SAF

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
618.66 2022
2017
2019
2022
Q1: 152.36
Med: 209.61
Q3: 304.87
Excellent +49 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of AQUA SAF (618.66) 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
2017
2019
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.06x
Q3: 1.79x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of AQUA SAF (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: 71 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 40 days. The gap of 31 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 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 94 days of revenue, i.e. 16 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2022, WCR increased by +28%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

15 926 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

71 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

40 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

2 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

94 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AQUA SAF

Positioning of AQUA SAF in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation d'eau et de gaz en tous locaux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (47 transactions). This range of 17 365€ to 62 523€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
Indicative
17k€ 21k€ 62k€
21 043 € Range: 17 365€ - 62 523€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 47 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 AQUA SAF

What is the revenue of AQUA SAF ?

The revenue of AQUA SAF in 2022 is 61 k€.

Is AQUA SAF profitable?

Yes, AQUA SAF generated a net profit of 15 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of AQUA SAF ?

The headquarters of AQUA SAF is located in LA CHAPELLE-DU-MONT-DU-CHAT (73370), in the department Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of AQUA SAF ?

The tax return of AQUA SAF 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 AQUA SAF operate?

AQUA SAF operates in the sector Travaux d'installation d'eau et de gaz en tous locaux (NAF code 43.22A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.