FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in VALGELON-LA ROCHETTE (73110), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 144 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 - FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS (SIREN 392682233)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 144 307 € 147 968 € 169 646 € 200 811 € 209 848 € 177 877 € 187 477 € 154 418 € 201 594 €
Net income -54 236 € 19 380 € 55 854 € 94 252 € 88 268 € 65 519 € 71 261 € 54 785 € 83 568 €
EBITDA -12 309 € 58 752 € 109 486 € 161 081 € 156 179 € 116 147 € 139 880 € 111 699 € 161 780 €
Net margin -37.6% 13.1% 32.9% 46.9% 42.1% 36.8% 38.0% 35.5% 41.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS achieves revenue of 144 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.1%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 144 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -12 k€, representing -8.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-2%), EBITDA varies by -121%, reducing margin by 48.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -54 k€ (-37.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

144 307 €

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

144 307 €

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

-12 309 €

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

-52 870 €

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

-54 236 €

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

-8.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 13%. 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 83%. 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

13.1%

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

82.644%

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

-10.816%

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

-6.282

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

29.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
13.1 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -273.65
Med: 0.0
Q3: 120.96
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS (13.10) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
82.64% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -12.1%
Med: 0.32%
Q3: 40.46%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS (82.6%) 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
-6.28 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -4.9 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 5.63 years
Excellent -31 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS (-6.28) 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 741.89. 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

741.89

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

-42.603

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
741.89 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 83.26
Med: 273.74
Q3: 870.78
Good -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS (741.89) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
-42.6x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -5.49x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 19.34x
Average -36 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS (-42.6x) 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: 40 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 116 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 76 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 482 days of revenue, i.e. 193 k€ to permanently finance.

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

193 024 €

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

40 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

116 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 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

482 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS in its sector

Comparison with sector Production d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS is estimated at 99 837 € (range 19 655€ - 506 638€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.69x (in line with sector norms). 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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
85 tx
19k€ 99k€ 506k€
99 837 € Range: 19 655€ - 506 638€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
144 307 € × 0.69x = 99 837 €
Range: 19 655€ - 506 638€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS

What is the revenue of FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS ?

The revenue of FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS in 2024 is 144 k€.

Is FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS profitable?

FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS ?

The headquarters of FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS is located in VALGELON-LA ROCHETTE (73110), in the department Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS ?

The tax return of FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS 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 FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS operate?

FORCES HYDROMOTRICES DU BENS operates in the sector Production d'électricité (NAF code 35.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.