GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses. Based in GUERMANTES (77600), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 321 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 - GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS (SIREN 500249313)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 321 365 € 363 344 € 329 133 €
Net income 24 806 € 6 251 € 17 030 €
EBITDA 18 717 € 14 288 € 24 650 €
Net margin 7.7% 1.7% 5.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS achieves revenue of 321 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.2%). Significant drop of -12% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (192 €), gross margin stands at 321 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 19 k€, representing 5.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 25 k€, i.e. 7.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

321 365 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

321 173 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

18 717 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

18 804 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

24 806 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. 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 93%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 9.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

2.587%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

93.33%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

9.161%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.543

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

9.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.59 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.9
Q3: 46.22
Good

In 2018, the debt ratio of GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HY... (2.59) 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
93.33% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 3.82%
Med: 33.54%
Q3: 64.49%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HY... (93.3%) 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
0.54 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.46 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HY... (0.54) 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 2289.44. 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 0.5x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

2289.437

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

0.459

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2289.44 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 135.75
Med: 235.8
Q3: 472.02
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HY... (2289.44) 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
0.46x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.45x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HY... (0.5x) 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: 59 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 10 days. The gap of 49 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 54 days of revenue, i.e. 48 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-46%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

48 314 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

59 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

10 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

54 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS is estimated at 91 542 € (range 24 433€ - 152 948€). With an EBITDA of 18 717€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
98 tx
24k€ 91k€ 152k€
91 542 € Range: 24 433€ - 152 948€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
18 717 € × 3.5x
Estimation 64 840 €
16 157€ - 106 297€
Revenue Multiple 30%
321 365 € × 0.36x
Estimation 116 811 €
38 357€ - 197 651€
Net Income Multiple 20%
24 806 € × 4.9x
Estimation 120 397 €
24 241€ - 202 525€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS

What is the revenue of GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS ?

The revenue of GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS in 2018 is 321 k€.

Is GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS profitable?

Yes, GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS generated a net profit of 25 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS ?

The headquarters of GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS is located in GUERMANTES (77600), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS ?

The tax return of GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS 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 GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS operate?

GEOLOGIE GEOTHERMIE ET HYDROGEOLOGIE CONSEILS operates in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses (NAF code 74.90B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.