HELIOCOPIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HELIOCOPIE is a French company founded 60 years ago, specialized in the sector Photocopie, préparation de documents et autres activités spécialisées de soutien de bureau. Based in VILLEURBANNE (69100), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 273 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 - HELIOCOPIE (SIREN 303302814)
Indicator 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 273 305 € 270 908 € 365 466 €
Net income 386 533 € -171 124 € -66 641 €
EBITDA -151 537 € -164 533 € -68 054 €
Net margin 141.4% -63.2% -18.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, HELIOCOPIE achieves revenue of 273 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2014-2016 (CAGR: -13.5%). Vs 2015: +1%. After deducting consumption (13 k€), gross margin stands at 260 k€, i.e. a rate of 95%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -152 k€, representing -55.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 387 k€, i.e. 141.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

273 305 €

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

260 252 €

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

-151 537 €

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

-163 260 €

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

386 533 €

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

-55.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. 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 70%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

3.161%

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

69.679%

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

-52.58%

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

-0.098

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

3.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
HELIOCOPIE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.16 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.19
Q3: 53.63
Good -36 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the debt ratio of HELIOCOPIE (3.16) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
69.68% 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 3.56%
Med: 26.11%
Q3: 51.47%
Excellent +21 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the financial autonomy of HELIOCOPIE (69.7%) 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
-0.1 years 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.92 years
Excellent +23 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the repayment capacity of HELIOCOPIE (-0.10) 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 340.34. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

340.339

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

-31.441

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
340.34 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 108.51
Med: 171.97
Q3: 303.36
Excellent

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of HELIOCOPIE (340.34) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
-31.44x 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.91x
Average +23 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the interest coverage of HELIOCOPIE (-31.4x) 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: 53 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 187 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 134 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 19 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 53 days of revenue, i.e. 40 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2016, WCR increased by +96%, requiring additional financing.

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

39 998 €

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

53 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

187 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

19 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

53 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
HELIOCOPIE

Positioning of HELIOCOPIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Photocopie, préparation de documents et autres activités spécialisées de soutien de bureau

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (41 transactions). This range of 241 500€ to 1 381 126€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2016
Indicative
241k€ 542k€ 1381k€
542 100 € Range: 241 500€ - 1 381 126€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 41 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 HELIOCOPIE

What is the revenue of HELIOCOPIE ?

The revenue of HELIOCOPIE in 2016 is 273 k€.

Is HELIOCOPIE profitable?

Yes, HELIOCOPIE generated a net profit of 387 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of HELIOCOPIE ?

The headquarters of HELIOCOPIE is located in VILLEURBANNE (69100), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of HELIOCOPIE ?

The tax return of HELIOCOPIE 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 HELIOCOPIE operate?

HELIOCOPIE operates in the sector Photocopie, préparation de documents et autres activités spécialisées de soutien de bureau (NAF code 82.19Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.