HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux. Based in SAINT-JOSEPH (97480), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 294 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE (SIREN 502327166)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 294 075 € 334 123 € 302 064 € 266 738 €
Net income -17 796 € 4 916 € 4 837 € 3 978 €
EBITDA -21 719 € 6 391 € 8 187 € 4 423 €
Net margin -6.1% 1.5% 1.6% 1.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE achieves revenue of 294 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +3.3%). Significant drop of -12% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (106 k€), gross margin stands at 188 k€, i.e. a rate of 64%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -22 k€, representing -7.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-12%), EBITDA varies by -440%, reducing margin by 9.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -18 k€ (-6.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

294 075 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

188 419 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

-21 719 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-22 306 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-17 796 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-7.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 59%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

58.786%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

-5.852%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

9.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.55
Med: 11.82
Q3: 44.25
Excellent

In 2019, the debt ratio of HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
58.79% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 10.11%
Med: 33.99%
Q3: 55.64%
Excellent

In 2019, the financial autonomy of HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE (58.8%) 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
0.0 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.06 years
Q3: 0.91 years
Excellent

In 2019, the repayment capacity of HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE (0.00) 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 179.99. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

179.993

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
179.99 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 145.79
Med: 208.77
Q3: 309.25
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE (179.99) 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
0.0x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.11x
Q3: 1.84x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE (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: 35 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 11 days. The company must finance 24 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-22 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-188%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

-17 615 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

35 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

11 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

-22 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE

Positioning of HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE is estimated at 49 485 € (range 20 879€ - 89 562€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.17x (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 2019
53 tx
20k€ 49k€ 89k€
49 485 € Range: 20 879€ - 89 562€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
294 075 € × 0.17x = 49 486 €
Range: 20 879€ - 89 563€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 53 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...).

Similar companies (Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux)

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Frequently asked questions about HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE

What is the revenue of HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE ?

The revenue of HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE in 2019 is 294 k€.

Is HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE profitable?

HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE ?

The headquarters of HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE is located in SAINT-JOSEPH (97480), in the department La Reunion.

Where to find the tax return of HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE ?

The tax return of HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE 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 HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE operate?

HBGE ELECTRICITE GENERALE operates in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux (NAF code 43.21A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.