H.CALL SYSTEMS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

H.CALL SYSTEMS is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in BORNEL (60540), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 600 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 - H.CALL SYSTEMS (SIREN 337791677)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 600 270 € 549 867 € 394 946 € 410 304 € 549 663 € 531 668 € 418 413 € 480 462 € 504 341 €
Net income -8 683 € 34 274 € -150 972 € -55 451 € 64 991 € 65 030 € -133 346 € -121 633 € 59 710 €
EBITDA 25 678 € 76 526 € -111 177 € -32 051 € 73 250 € 81 486 € -124 462 € -108 178 € 21 825 €
Net margin -1.4% 6.2% -38.2% -13.5% 11.8% 12.2% -31.9% -25.3% 11.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, H.CALL SYSTEMS achieves revenue of 600 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.2%). Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (78 k€), gross margin stands at 522 k€, i.e. a rate of 87%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 26 k€, representing 4.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+9%), EBITDA varies by -66%, reducing margin by 9.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -9 k€ (-1.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

600 270 €

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

522 455 €

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

25 678 €

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

428 €

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

-8 683 €

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

4.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -82%. 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 -29%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 4.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

-82.189%

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

-29.226%

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

4.141%

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

4.855

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

14.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-82.19 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.25
Q3: 42.9
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of H.CALL SYSTEMS (-82.19) 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
-29.23% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.27%
Med: 37.87%
Q3: 61.33%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of H.CALL SYSTEMS (-29.2%) 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
4.86 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of H.CALL SYSTEMS (4.86) 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 89.88. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

89.879

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

0.129

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
89.88 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 148.97
Med: 229.92
Q3: 405.25
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of H.CALL SYSTEMS (89.88) 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
0.13x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.05x
Good +27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of H.CALL SYSTEMS (0.1x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 92 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 264 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 172 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 71 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 57 days of revenue, i.e. 95 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-49%), freeing up cash.

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

95 395 €

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

92 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

264 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

71 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

57 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of H.CALL SYSTEMS in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 37 132€ to 124 931€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
37k€ 56k€ 124k€
56 666 € Range: 37 132€ - 124 931€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 H.CALL SYSTEMS

What is the revenue of H.CALL SYSTEMS ?

The revenue of H.CALL SYSTEMS in 2024 is 600 k€.

Is H.CALL SYSTEMS profitable?

H.CALL SYSTEMS recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of H.CALL SYSTEMS ?

The headquarters of H.CALL SYSTEMS is located in BORNEL (60540), in the department Oise.

Where to find the tax return of H.CALL SYSTEMS ?

The tax return of H.CALL SYSTEMS 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 H.CALL SYSTEMS operate?

H.CALL SYSTEMS operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.