HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Intermédiaires du commerce en machines, équipements industriels, navires et avions. Based in LUTTERBACH (68460), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 74 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS (SIREN 503169021)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 74 001 € 108 306 € 130 375 € 172 060 € 582 718 € 383 444 € 97 111 €
Net income 20 340 € -27 324 € -12 971 € -115 408 € 21 873 € 30 657 € -82 169 €
EBITDA 21 275 € -25 148 € -1 796 € -112 803 € 25 837 € 32 984 € -78 000 €
Net margin 27.5% -25.2% -9.9% -67.1% 3.8% 8.0% -84.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS achieves revenue of 74 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.4%). Significant drop of -32% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (3 k€), gross margin stands at 71 k€, i.e. a rate of 96%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 21 k€, representing 28.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +52.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 20 k€, i.e. 27.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

74 001 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

70 930 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

21 275 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

21 240 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

20 340 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

28.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -9%. 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 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 27.5% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-9.359%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

34.167%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

27.533%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.536

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-9.36 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 1.23
Q3: 41.22
Excellent

In 2022, the debt ratio of HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUST... (-9.36) 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
34.17% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 10.73%
Med: 35.69%
Q3: 64.88%
Average

In 2022, the financial autonomy of HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUST... (34.2%) 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
0.54 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.68 years
Average +45 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUST... (0.54) 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 8.70. 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 4.2x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

8.697

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

4.23

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
8.7 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 147.48
Med: 232.19
Q3: 439.57
Watch

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUST... (8.70) 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
4.23x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.07x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUST... (4.2x) 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: 5 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 0 days. The company must finance 5 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-659 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-39%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

-135 517 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

5 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

-659 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS in its sector

Comparison with sector Intermédiaires du commerce en machines, équipements industriels, navires et avions

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (30 transactions). This range of 12 518€ to 55 334€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
Indicative
12k€ 22k€ 55k€
22 448 € Range: 12 518€ - 55 334€
NAF 4 année 2022 Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 30 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 HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS

What is the revenue of HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS ?

The revenue of HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS in 2022 is 74 k€.

Is HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS profitable?

Yes, HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS generated a net profit of 20 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS ?

The headquarters of HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS is located in LUTTERBACH (68460), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS ?

The tax return of HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS 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 HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS operate?

HELFER EQUIPEMENTS INDUSTRIELS operates in the sector Intermédiaires du commerce en machines, équipements industriels, navires et avions (NAF code 46.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.