H.F.L. : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

H.F.L. is a French company founded 52 years ago, specialized in the sector Gestion de fonds. Based in ALBERTVILLE (73200), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - H.F.L. (SIREN 775652860)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 520 360 € 3 815 414 € 3 560 580 € 2 442 975 € 2 022 530 € 2 123 803 € 856 936 € 318 452 € 314 065 €
Net income 2 376 093 € 2 678 804 € 3 853 679 € 1 843 268 € 1 672 251 € 1 364 469 € 1 092 815 € 654 581 € 836 286 €
EBITDA 1 220 859 € 1 759 173 € 1 651 539 € 1 156 074 € 898 889 € 886 177 € 652 649 € 56 185 € 91 953 €
Net margin 67.5% 70.2% 108.2% 75.5% 82.7% 64.2% 127.5% 205.6% 266.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, H.F.L. achieves revenue of 3.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +35.3%. Slight decline of -8% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3.5 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 1.2 M€, representing 34.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-8%), EBITDA varies by -31%, reducing margin by 11.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.4 M€, i.e. 67.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 520 360 €

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

3 520 360 €

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

1 220 859 €

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

1 132 566 €

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

2 376 093 €

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

34.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 182%. 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 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 7.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 67.5% 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 (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

181.584%

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

34.317%

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

67.486%

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

7.037

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

24.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
H.F.L.

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
181.58 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.29
Q3: 92.98
Average +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of H.F.L. (181.58) 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
34.32% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.66%
Med: 48.47%
Q3: 87.35%
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of H.F.L. (34.3%) 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
7.04 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 3.01 years
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of H.F.L. (7.04) 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 1713.14. 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 34.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

1713.137

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

34.831

Liquidity indicators evolution
H.F.L.

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1713.14 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 100.72
Med: 472.35
Q3: 3121.45
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of H.F.L. (1713.14) 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
34.83x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -71.24x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of H.F.L. (34.8x) 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: 96 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 94 days. The company must finance 2 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 201 days of revenue, i.e. 2.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +3234%, requiring additional financing.

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

1 961 861 €

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

96 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

94 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

201 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
H.F.L.

Positioning of H.F.L. in its sector

Comparison with sector Gestion de fonds

Valuation estimate

Based on 62 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of H.F.L. is estimated at 6 762 637 € (range 2 074 504€ - 14 446 677€). With an EBITDA of 1 220 859€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.30x (conservative valuation). 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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
62 tx
2074k€ 6762k€ 14446k€
6 762 637 € Range: 2 074 504€ - 14 446 677€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 220 859 € × 4.8x
Estimation 5 857 361 €
1 821 755€ - 13 185 898€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 520 360 € × 0.30x
Estimation 1 071 647 €
554 493€ - 2 983 885€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 376 093 € × 7.4x
Estimation 17 562 312 €
4 986 397€ - 34 792 813€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 62 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 H.F.L.

What is the revenue of H.F.L. ?

The revenue of H.F.L. in 2024 is 3.5 M€.

Is H.F.L. profitable?

Yes, H.F.L. generated a net profit of 2.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of H.F.L. ?

The headquarters of H.F.L. is located in ALBERTVILLE (73200), in the department Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of H.F.L. ?

The tax return of H.F.L. 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 H.F.L. operate?

H.F.L. operates in the sector Gestion de fonds (NAF code 66.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.