Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 1986-06-01 (39 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Analyses, essais et inspections techniquesLocation: CALAIS (62100), Pas-de-Calais
HEXACONTROLE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
HEXACONTROLE is a French company
founded 39 years ago,
specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques.
Based in CALAIS (62100),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.7 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - HEXACONTROLE (SIREN 337800833)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
4 732 035 €
4 568 459 €
5 157 854 €
5 885 878 €
5 188 688 €
5 462 903 €
5 626 778 €
6 523 054 €
6 049 793 €
Net income
194 700 €
417 562 €
232 841 €
754 760 €
363 552 €
223 726 €
711 272 €
703 207 €
914 612 €
EBITDA
93 396 €
94 064 €
176 062 €
991 091 €
306 528 €
360 854 €
778 712 €
1 053 749 €
1 343 834 €
Net margin
4.1%
9.1%
4.5%
12.8%
7.0%
4.1%
12.6%
10.8%
15.1%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, HEXACONTROLE achieves revenue of 4.7 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.0%). Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 4.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 93 k€, representing 2.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 195 k€, i.e. 4.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
4 732 035 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
4 732 035 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
93 396 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
77 315 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
194 700 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
2.0%
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Assets
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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 83%. 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 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
0.389%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
82.895%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
5.08%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.154
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.157
0.665
0.441
0.173
1.068
0.913
0.788
0.43
0.389
Financial autonomy
76.089
76.633
75.996
75.755
77.793
73.141
78.315
86.848
82.895
Repayment capacity
0.01
0.058
0.043
0.045
0.22
0.097
-1.179
0.081
0.154
Cash flow / Revenue
15.779%
12.046%
14.037%
5.316%
7.483%
13.72%
-1.152%
10.806%
5.08%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.392024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.99
Q3: 48.5
Good
In 2024, the debt ratio of HEXACONTROLE (0.39) 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
82.89%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.63%
Med: 34.78%
Q3: 58.76%
Excellent
In 2024, the financial autonomy of HEXACONTROLE (82.9%) 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
0.15 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.87 years
Average+30 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of HEXACONTROLE (0.15) 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 452.29. 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 45.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
452.289
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
45.301
Liquidity indicators evolution HEXACONTROLE
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
422.636
436.938
421.11
413.72
467.594
378.503
356.036
578.771
452.289
Interest coverage
1.149
0.164
6.682
11.196
2.616
8.166
0.0
88.916
45.301
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
452.292024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.14
Med: 205.95
Q3: 337.03
Excellent
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of HEXACONTROLE (452.29) 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
45.3x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 2.48x
Excellent+50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of HEXACONTROLE (45.3x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.
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: 135 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 141 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 6 days. Overall, WCR represents 119 days of revenue, i.e. 1.6 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-35%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
1 570 657 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
135 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
141 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
119 j
WCR and payment terms evolution HEXACONTROLE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
2 410 782 €
2 905 368 €
2 830 607 €
2 690 316 €
2 114 650 €
3 107 920 €
2 194 718 €
1 556 337 €
1 570 657 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
1
0
21
4
14
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
158
169
184
167
157
193
181
119
135
Supplier payment term (days)
76
70
116
106
123
157
135
80
141
Positioning of HEXACONTROLE in its sector
Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques
Valuation estimate
Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (41 transactions).
This range of 179 804€ to 1 472 807€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2024
Indicative
179k€894k€1472k€
894 822 €Range: 179 804€ - 1 472 807€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
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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Compare HEXACONTROLE with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, HEXACONTROLE generated a net profit of 195 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of HEXACONTROLE ?
The headquarters of HEXACONTROLE is located in CALAIS (62100), in the department Pas-de-Calais.
Where to find the tax return of HEXACONTROLE ?
The tax return of HEXACONTROLE 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 HEXACONTROLE operate?
HEXACONTROLE operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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