ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in SAINTE-GENEVIEVE-DES-BOIS (91700), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 25.8 M€. 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 - ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU (SIREN 304826399)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 25 759 738 € 24 398 463 € 21 221 359 € 21 807 389 € 21 701 074 € 23 235 207 € 21 642 756 € 20 499 940 € 19 902 889 €
Net income 407 894 € 488 321 € 300 754 € 22 149 € 79 778 € 84 274 € 176 575 € 2 752 € 121 964 €
EBITDA 668 816 € 767 062 € 455 322 € -9 682 € 250 745 € 167 031 € 187 119 € 27 254 € 351 889 €
Net margin 1.6% 2.0% 1.4% 0.1% 0.4% 0.4% 0.8% 0.0% 0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU achieves revenue of 25.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +3.3%). Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (20.7 M€), gross margin stands at 5.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 20%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 669 k€, representing 2.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 408 k€, i.e. 1.6% 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

25 759 738 €

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

5 084 908 €

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

668 816 €

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

577 239 €

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

407 894 €

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

2.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 30%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

30.123%

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

26.666%

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

2.091%

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

1.898

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

15.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
30.12 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.08
Med: 38.33
Q3: 127.96
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU (30.12) 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
26.67% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.78%
Med: 27.25%
Q3: 53.06%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU (26.7%) 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
1.9 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU (1.90) 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 145.19. 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 43.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

145.186

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

43.139

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
145.19 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.93
Med: 200.61
Q3: 386.05
Average -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU (145.19) 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
43.14x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.1x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU (43.1x) 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: 19 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 109 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 90 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 115 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 153 days of revenue, i.e. 11.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +53%, 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

10 971 072 €

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

19 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

109 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

115 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

153 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU

Positioning of ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 148 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU is estimated at 1 991 878 € (range 881 698€ - 3 666 358€). With an EBITDA of 668 816€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (conservative valuation). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
148 transactions
881k€ 1991k€ 3666k€
1 991 878 € Range: 881 698€ - 3 666 358€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
668 816 € × 1.6x
Estimation 1 078 952 €
401 497€ - 1 606 438€
Revenue Multiple 30%
25 759 738 € × 0.16x
Estimation 4 131 931 €
1 887 113€ - 7 290 816€
Net Income Multiple 20%
407 894 € × 2.6x
Estimation 1 064 118 €
574 078€ - 3 379 475€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 148 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 ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU

What is the revenue of ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU ?

The revenue of ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU in 2024 is 25.8 M€.

Is ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU profitable?

Yes, ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU generated a net profit of 408 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU ?

The headquarters of ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU is located in SAINTE-GENEVIEVE-DES-BOIS (91700), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU ?

The tax return of ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU 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 ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU operate?

ETABLISSEMENTS M. HIPPEAU operates in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.