H4U is a French company
founded 13 years ago,
specialized in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire .
Based in ARRAS (62000),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 5.2 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, H4U achieves revenue of 5.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +4.6%). Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (618 k€), gross margin stands at 4.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 88%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.6 M€, representing 30.5% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 657 k€, i.e. 12.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
5 190 706 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
4 572 846 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
1 584 842 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
860 121 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
657 110 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
30.4%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 91%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 41%. 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 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 19.2% 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 (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
91.309%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
40.656%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
19.197%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
1.434
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
104.462
83.782
102.473
194.419
215.119
149.709
125.896
91.309
Financial autonomy
32.645
40.415
40.647
30.002
27.466
33.833
35.221
40.656
Repayment capacity
1.826
1.846
3.931
58.646
4.144
2.233
1.94
1.434
Cash flow / Revenue
13.198%
16.832%
14.005%
2.013%
20.271%
23.466%
19.321%
19.197%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
91.312024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 27.86
Q3: 134.48
Average-6 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of H4U (91.31) 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
40.66%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.15%
Med: 30.4%
Q3: 60.1%
Good
In 2024, the financial autonomy of H4U (40.7%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Repayment capacity
1.43 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.07 years
Med: 0.73 years
Q3: 4.74 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of H4U (1.43) 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 163.53. 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 1.5x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
163.529
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
1.489
Liquidity indicators evolution H4U
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Indicator
2016
2017
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
58.733
96.93
108.617
159.716
238.86
249.327
194.137
163.529
Interest coverage
3.078
1.921
1.842
14.433
4.127
2.444
1.934
1.489
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
163.532024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 68.47
Med: 157.0
Q3: 342.55
Good-10 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of H4U (163.53) 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
1.49x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.5x
Q3: 11.71x
Average
In 2024, the interest coverage of H4U (1.5x) 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: 9 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 59 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 50 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 36 days of revenue, i.e. 513 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +291%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
513 257 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
9 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
59 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
3 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
36 j
WCR and payment terms evolution H4U
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Indicator
2016
2017
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
-269 073 €
-353 257 €
-249 279 €
-164 964 €
332 326 €
982 880 €
301 097 €
513 257 €
Inventory turnover (days)
2
2
3
5
3
2
2
3
Customer payment term (days)
9
8
8
3
7
6
10
9
Supplier payment term (days)
66
52
40
24
46
55
54
59
Positioning of H4U in its sector
Comparison with sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire
Valuation estimate
Based on 99 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of H4U is estimated at
5 167 782 €
(range 1 586 090€ - 9 641 442€).
With an EBITDA of 1 584 842€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.54x
(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 value2024
99 tx
1586k€5167k€9641k€
5 167 782 €Range: 1 586 090€ - 9 641 442€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
1 584 842 €×4.8x
Estimation7 567 279 €
1 768 172€ - 13 033 240€
Revenue Multiple30%
5 190 706 €×0.54x
Estimation2 819 978 €
1 402 461€ - 6 462 890€
Net Income Multiple20%
657 110 €×4.1x
Estimation2 690 746 €
1 406 329€ - 5 929 775€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 99 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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Yes, H4U generated a net profit of 657 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of H4U ?
The headquarters of H4U is located in ARRAS (62000), in the department Pas-de-Calais.
Where to find the tax return of H4U ?
The tax return of H4U 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 H4U operate?
H4U operates in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire (NAF code 55.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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