HELIOX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HELIOX is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision . Based in PARIS (75018), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 759 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-06-06

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

Synthèse

Santé financière : Sous tension

Point(s) de vigilance : exercice déficitaire.

In summary, HELIOX is currently loss-making, which weighs on its accounts. Its financial structure is fragile, with debt above sector norms — a point to monitor.

Financial history - HELIOX (SIREN 413821059)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 759 159 € 574 876 € 162 524 € 684 049 € 628 125 € 787 255 € 1 001 610 € 893 057 € 579 697 €
Net income -24 462 € -26 151 € -194 601 € -33 874 € -64 244 € -79 331 € 33 049 € -16 712 € -106 688 €
EBITDA 1 000 089 € 1 032 017 € 127 305 € 670 845 € 219 839 € 844 531 € 1 611 519 € 1 562 433 € 829 911 €
Net margin -3.2% -4.5% -119.7% -5.0% -10.2% -10.1% 3.3% -1.9% -18.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, HELIOX achieves revenue of 759 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.9%). Vs 2023, growth of +32% (575 k€ -> 759 k€). EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.0 M€, representing 131.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+32%), EBITDA varies by -3%, reducing margin by 47.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Compared with its sector, this ratio places the company among the best positioned (sector median: 12.2%). Net income is negative at -24 k€ (-3.2% 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

759 159 €

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

754 925 €

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

1 000 089 €

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

-49 693 €

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

-24 462 €

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

87.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 136%. This ratio is less favorable than the sector median (6.6%) and warrants attention. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 21%. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (29.4%). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 84.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Compared with its sector, this ratio places the company among the best positioned (sector median: 10.8%).

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

136.5%

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

20.96%

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

84.64%

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

0.32

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

36.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
HELIOX

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
136.5% 2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 6.59%
Q3: 39.18%
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In 2024, the debt ratio of HELIOX (136.5%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
20.96% 2024
Q1: 8.83%
Med: 29.43%
Q3: 60.38%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of HELIOX (21.0%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1.40. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (2.0). The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 1.4x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

1.4

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

1.4

Liquidity indicators evolution
HELIOX

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1.4 2024
Q1: 1.13
Med: 1.98
Q3: 4.34
Average +27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of HELIOX (1.40) 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.

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: 78 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 35 days. The gap of 43 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 40 days of revenue, i.e. 85 k€ to permanently finance. Between 2021 and 2024, WCR worsened by 114 days of revenue, signaling an increased financing need.

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

84 866 €

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

78 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

35 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

40 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
HELIOX

Positioning of HELIOX in its sector

Comparison with sector Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 137 423€ to 2 019 247€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
137k€ 451k€ 2019k€
451 176 € Range: 137 423€ - 2 019 247€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 28 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 HELIOX

What is the revenue of HELIOX ?

The revenue of HELIOX in 2024 is 759 k€.

Is HELIOX profitable?

HELIOX recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of HELIOX ?

The headquarters of HELIOX is located in PARIS (75018), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of HELIOX ?

The tax return of HELIOX 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 HELIOX operate?

HELIOX operates in the sector Production de films et de programmes pour la télévision (NAF code 59.11A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.