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

H.C.O is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Gestion de fonds. Based in VILLEURBANNE (69100), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.5 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 - H.C.O (SIREN 402410831)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 494 860 € 1 452 439 € 1 393 021 € 1 347 837 € 1 324 231 € 1 360 846 € 1 318 028 € 1 376 936 € N/C
Net income 1 025 540 € 995 526 € 719 051 € 532 950 € 538 759 € 438 514 € 182 411 € 497 796 € 546 191 €
EBITDA -313 195 € -271 234 € -246 509 € -248 284 € -314 163 € -302 702 € -478 810 € -241 339 € N/C
Net margin 68.6% 68.5% 51.6% 39.5% 40.7% 32.2% 13.8% 36.2% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, H.C.O achieves revenue of 1.5 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.2%). Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -313 k€, representing -21.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+3%), EBITDA varies by -15%, reducing margin by 2.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.0 M€, i.e. 68.6% 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

1 494 860 €

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

1 494 860 €

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

-313 195 €

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

-251 884 €

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

1 025 540 €

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

-21.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 47%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 67%. 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 2.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 67.0% 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

46.776%

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

66.799%

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

67.003%

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

2.338

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

73.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
H.C.O

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
46.78 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.29
Q3: 92.98
Average +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of H.C.O (46.78) 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
66.8% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.66%
Med: 48.47%
Q3: 87.35%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of H.C.O (66.8%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
2.34 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 3.01 years
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of H.C.O (2.34) 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 430.96. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

430.965

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

-30.967

Liquidity indicators evolution
H.C.O

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
430.96 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 100.72
Med: 472.35
Q3: 3121.45
Average +22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of H.C.O (430.96) 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
-30.97x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -71.24x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of H.C.O (-31.0x) 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: 21 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 3 days. The company must finance 18 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 120 days of revenue, i.e. 497 k€ to permanently finance.

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

497 131 €

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

21 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

3 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

0 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

120 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
H.C.O

Positioning of H.C.O in its sector

Comparison with sector Gestion de fonds

Valuation estimate

Based on 62 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of H.C.O is estimated at 3 305 045 € (range 1 002 140€ - 6 766 971€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.30x (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 2024
62 tx
1002k€ 3305k€ 6766k€
3 305 045 € Range: 1 002 140€ - 6 766 971€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
1 494 860 € × 0.30x
Estimation 455 056 €
235 456€ - 1 267 055€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 025 540 € × 7.4x
Estimation 7 580 029 €
2 152 167€ - 15 016 845€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 62 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.C.O

What is the revenue of H.C.O ?

The revenue of H.C.O in 2024 is 1.5 M€.

Is H.C.O profitable?

Yes, H.C.O generated a net profit of 1.0 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of H.C.O ?

The headquarters of H.C.O is located in VILLEURBANNE (69100), in the department Rhone.

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

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

H.C.O operates in the sector Gestion de fonds (NAF code 66.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.