HC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HC is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in GUILHERAND-GRANGES (07500), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 420 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - HC (SIREN 434282315)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 420 193 € 223 406 € 273 986 € 386 676 € 414 867 € 378 919 € 397 017 €
Net income 15 245 € 4 396 € -42 589 € -2 361 € 1 798 € -19 672 € -6 853 €
EBITDA -6 613 € -12 585 € -51 524 € 5 765 € 8 166 € -16 508 € 3 306 €
Net margin 3.6% 2.0% -15.5% -0.6% 0.4% -5.2% -1.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, HC achieves revenue of 420 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +1.0%). Vs 2021, growth of +88% (223 k€ -> 420 k€). After deducting consumption (167 k€), gross margin stands at 253 k€, i.e. a rate of 60%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -7 k€, representing -1.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 15 k€, i.e. 3.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

420 193 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

252 844 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

-6 613 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-8 870 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

15 245 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-1.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 93%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 26%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

93.207%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

25.666%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

4.689%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.748

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

4.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
HC

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
93.21 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.42
Med: 45.67
Q3: 157.58
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of HC (93.21) 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
25.67% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 7.88%
Med: 31.38%
Q3: 55.22%
Average

In 2022, the financial autonomy of HC (25.7%) 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
0.75 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -0.57 years
Med: 0.5 years
Q3: 3.45 years
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of HC (0.75) 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 58.49. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

58.492

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

-2.147

Liquidity indicators evolution
HC

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
58.49 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 69.17
Med: 146.22
Q3: 272.06
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In 2022, the liquidity ratio of HC (58.49) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-2.15x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -0.42x
Med: 0.37x
Q3: 4.22x
Average -21 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of HC (-2.1x) 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: 24 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 15 days. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-45 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-257%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

-52 915 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

24 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

-45 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
HC

Positioning of HC in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 833 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of HC is estimated at 268 010 € (range 151 661€ - 469 078€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.96x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
833 transactions
151k€ 268k€ 469k€
268 010 € Range: 151 661€ - 469 078€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
420 193 € × 0.96x
Estimation 401 840 €
229 451€ - 694 505€
Net Income Multiple 20%
15 245 € × 4.4x
Estimation 67 266 €
34 977€ - 130 939€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 833 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 HC

What is the revenue of HC ?

The revenue of HC in 2022 is 420 k€.

Is HC profitable?

Yes, HC generated a net profit of 15 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of HC ?

The headquarters of HC is located in GUILHERAND-GRANGES (07500), in the department Ardeche.

Where to find the tax return of HC ?

The tax return of HC 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 HC operate?

HC operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.