HELIDAX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HELIDAX is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Réparation et maintenance d'aéronefs et d'engins spatiaux . Based in DAX (40100), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 34.5 M€. 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 - HELIDAX (SIREN 502962160)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 34 498 750 € 33 468 119 € 31 408 708 € 31 418 875 € 28 996 327 € 27 265 307 € 24 542 606 € 25 284 551 € 24 699 460 €
Net income 4 531 030 € 5 268 575 € 4 319 176 € 5 076 821 € 3 859 425 € 3 656 258 € 3 546 663 € 3 737 525 € 3 587 127 €
EBITDA 7 701 910 € 8 216 897 € 4 540 438 € 8 563 641 € 6 835 399 € 5 907 969 € 5 845 214 € 6 872 455 € 7 548 552 €
Net margin 13.1% 15.7% 13.8% 16.2% 13.3% 13.4% 14.5% 14.8% 14.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, HELIDAX achieves revenue of 34.5 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.3%). Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (634 k€), gross margin stands at 33.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 7.7 M€, representing 22.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+3%), EBITDA varies by -6%, reducing margin by 2.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 4.5 M€, i.e. 13.1% 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

34 498 750 €

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

33 864 925 €

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

7 701 910 €

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

6 336 166 €

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

4 531 030 €

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

22.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 68%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 18.4% 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

0.0%

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

68.227%

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

18.405%

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

0.0

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

27.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
HELIDAX

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.71
Q3: 101.55
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of HELIDAX (0.00) 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
68.23% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.43%
Med: 28.49%
Q3: 58.41%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of HELIDAX (68.2%) 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.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.69 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of HELIDAX (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 330.72. 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

330.724

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
HELIDAX

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
330.72 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 148.01
Med: 261.61
Q3: 457.54
Good +22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of HELIDAX (330.72) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.08x
Q3: 6.47x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of HELIDAX (0.0x) 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: 50 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 90 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 40 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 12 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 60 days of revenue, i.e. 5.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +135%, 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

5 747 147 €

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

50 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

90 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

12 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

60 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
HELIDAX

Positioning of HELIDAX in its sector

Comparison with sector Réparation et maintenance d'aéronefs et d'engins spatiaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 197 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of HELIDAX is estimated at 14 091 080 € (range 5 217 679€ - 33 357 308€). With an EBITDA of 7 701 910€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.28x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
197 transactions
5217k€ 14091k€ 33357k€
14 091 080 € Range: 5 217 679€ - 33 357 308€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
7 701 910 € × 2.4x
Estimation 18 623 361 €
5 931 127€ - 46 595 811€
Revenue Multiple 30%
34 498 750 € × 0.28x
Estimation 9 830 720 €
4 937 636€ - 17 541 585€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 531 030 € × 2.0x
Estimation 9 150 919 €
3 854 127€ - 23 984 635€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 197 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 HELIDAX

What is the revenue of HELIDAX ?

The revenue of HELIDAX in 2024 is 34.5 M€.

Is HELIDAX profitable?

Yes, HELIDAX generated a net profit of 4.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of HELIDAX ?

The headquarters of HELIDAX is located in DAX (40100), in the department Landes.

Where to find the tax return of HELIDAX ?

The tax return of HELIDAX 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 HELIDAX operate?

HELIDAX operates in the sector Réparation et maintenance d'aéronefs et d'engins spatiaux (NAF code 33.16Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.