HERMES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HERMES is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in PARIS (75017), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 683 k€. 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 - HERMES (SIREN 479450413)
Indicator 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 683 260 € 659 216 € 584 970 € 374 503 € 350 390 € 359 094 €
Net income 189 377 € 53 376 € 4 146 € 85 639 € 172 440 € -283 677 €
EBITDA 487 553 € 405 419 € 14 683 € 169 609 € 257 722 € -214 728 €
Net margin 27.7% 8.1% 0.7% 22.9% 49.2% -79.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, HERMES achieves revenue of 683 k€. Over the period 2017-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.3%. Vs 2022: +4%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 683 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 488 k€, representing 71.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.9 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 189 k€, i.e. 27.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

683 260 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

683 260 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

487 553 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

317 999 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

189 377 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

71.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 917%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 8%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 9.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 52.5% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

917.206%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

8.244%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

52.514%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

9.835

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

50.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
HERMES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
917.21 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: -24.56
Med: 7.75
Q3: 165.49
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of HERMES (917.21) 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
8.24% 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 0.43%
Med: 30.89%
Q3: 76.14%
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of HERMES (8.2%) 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
9.84 years 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: -0.3 years
Med: 0.44 years
Q3: 10.33 years
Average

In 2023, the repayment capacity of HERMES (9.84) 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 196.61. 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 11.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

196.611

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

11.077

Liquidity indicators evolution
HERMES

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
196.61 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 95.06
Med: 298.09
Q3: 1218.26
Average

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of HERMES (196.61) 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
11.08x 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 16.98x
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of HERMES (11.1x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 3 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 501 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 498 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 483 days of revenue, i.e. 916 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2023, WCR increased by +869%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

916 238 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

3 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

501 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

483 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
HERMES

Positioning of HERMES in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 215 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of HERMES is estimated at 1 575 782 € (range 445 134€ - 2 673 842€). With an EBITDA of 487 553€, the sector multiple of 5.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.51x (in line with sector norms). 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 2023
215 transactions
445k€ 1575k€ 2673k€
1 575 782 € Range: 445 134€ - 2 673 842€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
487 553 € × 5.2x
Estimation 2 512 626 €
637 481€ - 4 037 367€
Revenue Multiple 30%
683 260 € × 0.51x
Estimation 348 884 €
158 862€ - 798 146€
Net Income Multiple 20%
189 377 € × 5.7x
Estimation 1 074 023 €
393 676€ - 2 078 577€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 215 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 HERMES

What is the revenue of HERMES ?

The revenue of HERMES in 2023 is 683 k€.

Is HERMES profitable?

Yes, HERMES generated a net profit of 189 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of HERMES ?

The headquarters of HERMES is located in PARIS (75017), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of HERMES ?

The tax return of HERMES 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 HERMES operate?

HERMES operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.