HC ENVIRONNEMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HC ENVIRONNEMENT is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Collecte des déchets non dangereux. Based in SAINT-PIERRE (97410), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 21.1 M€. 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 - HC ENVIRONNEMENT (SIREN 339227936)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 21 064 366 € 22 010 306 € 20 780 856 € 19 658 613 € 22 729 029 € 22 673 617 € 21 877 326 € 21 434 892 € 20 260 902 €
Net income 1 385 425 € 3 355 053 € 1 727 786 € 1 415 351 € 5 260 089 € 2 671 599 € 374 488 € 2 227 544 € 763 634 €
EBITDA 155 760 € 3 557 268 € 3 532 993 € 2 968 509 € 3 340 814 € 3 089 301 € 2 517 361 € 1 828 391 € 1 240 153 €
Net margin 6.6% 15.2% 8.3% 7.2% 23.1% 11.8% 1.7% 10.4% 3.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, HC ENVIRONNEMENT achieves revenue of 21.1 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +0.5%). Slight decline of -4% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.7 M€), gross margin stands at 19.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 156 k€, representing 0.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-4%), EBITDA varies by -96%, reducing margin by 15.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.4 M€, i.e. 6.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

21 064 366 €

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

19 353 065 €

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

155 760 €

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

-1 083 891 €

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

1 385 425 €

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

0.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 39%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 57%. 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 1.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 12.0% 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) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

38.965%

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

56.988%

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

11.974%

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

1.946

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

43.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
HC ENVIRONNEMENT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
38.97 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 15.35
Q3: 63.85
Average +34 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of HC ENVIRONNEMENT (38.97) 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
56.99% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.4%
Med: 33.45%
Q3: 50.46%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of HC ENVIRONNEMENT (57.0%) 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
1.95 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.05 years
Q3: 1.45 years
Watch +26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of HC ENVIRONNEMENT (1.95) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 248.84. 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 133.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

248.836

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

133.799

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
248.84 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 113.34
Med: 159.6
Q3: 233.64
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of HC ENVIRONNEMENT (248.84) 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
133.8x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.61x
Q3: 7.05x
Excellent +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of HC ENVIRONNEMENT (133.8x) 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: 54 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 39 days. The company must finance 15 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 10 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 88 days of revenue, i.e. 5.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +146%, requiring additional financing.

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

5 132 333 €

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

54 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

39 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

10 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

88 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
HC ENVIRONNEMENT

Positioning of HC ENVIRONNEMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Collecte des déchets non dangereux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (33 transactions). This range of 1 133 508€ to 1 653 516€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1133k€ 1171k€ 1653k€
1 171 241 € Range: 1 133 508€ - 1 653 516€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 33 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 ENVIRONNEMENT

What is the revenue of HC ENVIRONNEMENT ?

The revenue of HC ENVIRONNEMENT in 2024 is 21.1 M€.

Is HC ENVIRONNEMENT profitable?

Yes, HC ENVIRONNEMENT generated a net profit of 1.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of HC ENVIRONNEMENT ?

The headquarters of HC ENVIRONNEMENT is located in SAINT-PIERRE (97410), in the department La Reunion.

Where to find the tax return of HC ENVIRONNEMENT ?

The tax return of HC ENVIRONNEMENT 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 ENVIRONNEMENT operate?

HC ENVIRONNEMENT operates in the sector Collecte des déchets non dangereux (NAF code 38.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.