HDF EMBALLAGES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HDF EMBALLAGES is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en bois. Based in LABOURSE (62113), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 12.9 M€. 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 - HDF EMBALLAGES (SIREN 820481489)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2019 2017
Revenue 12 942 126 € 14 636 618 € 13 105 197 € N/C 4 377 155 €
Net income -71 397 € 847 437 € 1 613 682 € 152 646 € 49 242 €
EBITDA 136 001 € 1 451 922 € 2 331 675 € N/C 106 205 €
Net margin -0.6% 5.8% 12.3% N/C 1.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, HDF EMBALLAGES achieves revenue of 12.9 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +16.8%. Significant drop of -12% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (4.8 M€), gross margin stands at 8.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 63%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 136 k€, representing 1.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-12%), EBITDA varies by -91%, reducing margin by 8.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -71 k€ (-0.6% 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

12 942 126 €

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

8 123 776 €

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

136 001 €

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

-294 247 €

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

-71 397 €

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

1.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 38%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 49%. 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 5.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 1.8% 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

38.236%

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

48.736%

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

1.814%

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

5.785

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

55.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
38.24 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.28
Med: 29.01
Q3: 72.26
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of HDF EMBALLAGES (38.24) 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
48.74% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 37.01%
Med: 54.18%
Q3: 67.76%
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of HDF EMBALLAGES (48.7%) 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
5.79 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.25 years
Med: 1.3 years
Q3: 3.99 years
Watch +35 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of HDF EMBALLAGES (5.79) 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 218.14. 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 26.0x. 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

218.139

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

26.025

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
218.14 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 194.02
Med: 291.0
Q3: 453.54
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of HDF EMBALLAGES (218.14) 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
26.02x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.42x
Med: 3.42x
Q3: 12.99x
Excellent +47 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of HDF EMBALLAGES (26.0x) 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: 56 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. Inventory turnover is 28 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 94 days of revenue, i.e. 3.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +202%, 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

3 370 388 €

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

56 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

56 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

28 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

94 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of HDF EMBALLAGES in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'emballages en bois

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (44 transactions). This range of 461 496€ to 1 318 606€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
461k€ 819k€ 1318k€
819 471 € Range: 461 496€ - 1 318 606€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 44 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 HDF EMBALLAGES

What is the revenue of HDF EMBALLAGES ?

The revenue of HDF EMBALLAGES in 2024 is 12.9 M€.

Is HDF EMBALLAGES profitable?

HDF EMBALLAGES recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of HDF EMBALLAGES ?

The headquarters of HDF EMBALLAGES is located in LABOURSE (62113), in the department Pas-de-Calais.

Where to find the tax return of HDF EMBALLAGES ?

The tax return of HDF EMBALLAGES 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 HDF EMBALLAGES operate?

HDF EMBALLAGES operates in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en bois (NAF code 16.24Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.