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H.C.I : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

H.C.I is a French company now closed founded 17 years ago, formerly specialized in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques. Based in VARENNES (37600), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 80 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-08-08

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

Synthèse

Santé financière : Fragile

Signal structurel : capitaux propres négatifs ; exploitation déficitaire (EBE négatif).

In summary, H.C.I is currently loss-making, which weighs on its accounts. Its financial structure is severely weakened: equity is negative. Point of attention: short-term liquidity is tight.

Financial history - H.C.I (SIREN 508624228)
Indicator 2016
Revenue 79 752 €
Net income -37 558 €
EBITDA -23 991 €
Net margin -47.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, H.C.I achieves revenue of 80 k€. After deducting consumption (12 k€), gross margin stands at 68 k€, i.e. a rate of 85%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -24 k€, representing -30.1% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -38 k€ (-47.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

79 752 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

68 175 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

-23 991 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-25 134 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-37 558 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-30.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

Warning: the company shows negative equity (accumulated losses exceed its capital). This is a major financial weakness which makes debt and autonomy ratios non-meaningful. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 232%. Compared with its sector, this ratio places the company among the best positioned (sector median: 38.4%).

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

Non significatif

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

Non significatif

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

-44.0%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

-0.04

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

30.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
H.C.I

Sector positioning

Financial autonomy
232.24% 2016
Q1: 13.83%
Med: 38.39%
Q3: 64.01%
Excellent

In 2016, the financial autonomy of H.C.I (232.2%) 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.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 0.19. Alert: short-term debt exceeds current assets. Risk of payment difficulties without cash reinforcement.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

0.19

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

-1.9

Liquidity indicators evolution
H.C.I

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
0.19 2016
Q1: 1.31
Med: 2.15
Q3: 4.16
Watch

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of H.C.I (0.19) 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.

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: 18 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 72 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 54 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 27 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-337 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

-74 598 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

18 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

72 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

27 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

-337 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
H.C.I

Positioning of H.C.I in its sector

Comparison with sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 50 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of H.C.I is estimated at 25 420 € (range 12 665€ - 48 471€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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 2016
50 tx
12k€ 25k€ 48k€
25 420 € Range: 12 665€ - 48 471€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
79 752 € × 0.32x = 25 421 €
Range: 12 666€ - 48 472€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 50 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 (Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques)

Compare H.C.I with other companies in the same sector:

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Largest companies by revenue in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques:

Top companies in Indre-et-Loire

Largest companies by revenue in the department Indre-et-Loire:

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Frequently asked questions about H.C.I

What is the revenue of H.C.I ?

The revenue of H.C.I in 2016 is 80 k€.

Is H.C.I profitable?

H.C.I recorded a net loss in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of H.C.I ?

The headquarters of H.C.I is located in VARENNES (37600), in the department Indre-et-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of H.C.I ?

The tax return of H.C.I 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.C.I operate?

H.C.I operates in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques (NAF code 46.18Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.