HERVE ASSOCIES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HERVE ASSOCIES is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agents et courtiers d'assurances. Based in VANNES (56000), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 356 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - HERVE ASSOCIES (SIREN 485146823)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2016
Revenue 355 606 € 320 962 € 307 623 € 267 756 € 242 311 €
Net income 129 115 € 104 301 € 97 689 € 31 368 € 26 672 €
EBITDA 165 925 € 135 808 € 128 848 € 67 706 € 32 713 €
Net margin 36.3% 32.5% 31.8% 11.7% 11.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, HERVE ASSOCIES achieves revenue of 356 k€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.6%. Vs 2022, growth of +11% (321 k€ -> 356 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 356 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 166 k€, representing 46.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.3 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 129 k€, i.e. 36.3% 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

355 606 €

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

355 606 €

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

165 925 €

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

165 551 €

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

129 115 €

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

46.7%

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Liabilities

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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 88%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 36.4% 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 (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

0.409%

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

88.267%

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

36.409%

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

0.005

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

3.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.41 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.57
Q3: 49.54
Good

In 2023, the debt ratio of HERVE ASSOCIES (0.41) 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
88.27% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 14.09%
Med: 47.17%
Q3: 74.18%
Excellent

In 2023, the financial autonomy of HERVE ASSOCIES (88.3%) 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
0.01 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.13 years
Q3: 2.02 years
Good

In 2023, the repayment capacity of HERVE ASSOCIES (0.01) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 448.00. 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 0.4x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

447.998

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

0.369

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
448.0 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 123.56
Med: 243.64
Q3: 585.03
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of HERVE ASSOCIES (448.00) 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
0.37x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.99x
Good +30 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of HERVE ASSOCIES (0.4x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 17 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 17 days. Overall, WCR represents 2 days of revenue, i.e. 2 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-87%), freeing up cash.

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

1 593 €

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

0 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

17 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

2 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of HERVE ASSOCIES in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agents et courtiers d'assurances

Valuation estimate

Based on 193 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of HERVE ASSOCIES is estimated at 257 219 € (range 79 753€ - 944 896€). With an EBITDA of 165 925€, the sector multiple of 1.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.98x (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
193 transactions
79k€ 257k€ 944k€
257 219 € Range: 79 753€ - 944 896€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
165 925 € × 1.2x
Estimation 200 878 €
51 885€ - 1 025 338€
Revenue Multiple 30%
355 606 € × 0.98x
Estimation 349 357 €
97 424€ - 649 744€
Net Income Multiple 20%
129 115 € × 2.0x
Estimation 259 866 €
122 922€ - 1 186 521€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 193 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 HERVE ASSOCIES

What is the revenue of HERVE ASSOCIES ?

The revenue of HERVE ASSOCIES in 2023 is 356 k€.

Is HERVE ASSOCIES profitable?

Yes, HERVE ASSOCIES generated a net profit of 129 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of HERVE ASSOCIES ?

The headquarters of HERVE ASSOCIES is located in VANNES (56000), in the department Morbihan.

Where to find the tax return of HERVE ASSOCIES ?

The tax return of HERVE ASSOCIES 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 HERVE ASSOCIES operate?

HERVE ASSOCIES operates in the sector Activités des agents et courtiers d'assurances (NAF code 66.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.