Employees: NN (None)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 2011-07-11 (14 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerce de détail de meublesLocation: PEROLS (34470), Herault
H&L : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
H&L is a French company
founded 14 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce de détail de meubles.
Based in PEROLS (34470),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 13 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, H&L achieves revenue of 13 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -48.2%). Significant drop of -88% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 13 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 -17 k€, representing -129.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-88%), EBITDA varies by -128%, reducing margin by 185.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5 k€, i.e. 42.0% 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
12 872 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
12 872 €
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
-16 627 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
32 856 €
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
5 412 €
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
-129.2%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 103%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.
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
102.86%
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
32.787%
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
-765.786%
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
-1.221
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
51.206
28.76
17.735
12.767
39.744
36.941
18.367
247.583
102.86
Financial autonomy
26.782
28.152
36.729
38.447
40.292
35.718
63.308
16.726
32.787
Repayment capacity
5.168
2.917
1.775
0.706
10.731
1.866
-1.523
-26.283
-1.221
Cash flow / Revenue
1.86%
2.122%
1.754%
1.997%
1.353%
6.249%
-24.231%
-9.91%
-765.786%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
102.862024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.63
Med: 24.85
Q3: 81.95
Average+38 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of H&L (102.86) 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
32.79%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.72%
Med: 29.88%
Q3: 50.21%
Good-21 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of H&L (32.8%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Repayment capacity
-1.22 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 2.71 years
Excellent
In 2024, the repayment capacity of H&L (-1.22) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 503.53. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
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
503.527
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
-7.247
Liquidity indicators evolution H&L
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
155.694
134.579
153.863
144.544
211.4
200.162
491.558
363.217
503.527
Interest coverage
1.851
1.102
0.467
0.299
0.096
0.346
-8.783
11.667
-7.247
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
503.532024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 115.32
Med: 162.76
Q3: 261.62
Excellent
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of H&L (503.53) 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
-7.25x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.87x
Q3: 6.35x
Average
In 2024, the interest coverage of H&L (-7.2x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. 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: 1100 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 89 days. The gap of 1011 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 1863 days of revenue, i.e. 67 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-85%), 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
66 609 €
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
1100 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
89 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
1863 j
WCR and payment terms evolution H&L
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
459 035 €
720 292 €
872 150 €
883 892 €
766 815 €
1 061 805 €
1 597 546 €
-26 799 €
66 609 €
Inventory turnover (days)
5
8
7
6
9
10
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
47
37
31
28
38
27
15
134
1100
Supplier payment term (days)
22
62
57
70
13
64
27
232
89
Positioning of H&L in its sector
Comparison with sector Commerce de détail de meubles
Valuation estimate
Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of H&L is estimated at
12 048 €
(range 5 937€ - 19 412€).
The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x
(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 value2024
61 tx
5k€12k€19k€
12 048 €Range: 5 937€ - 19 412€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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Revenue Multiple30%
12 872 €×0.22x
Estimation2 835 €
2 099€ - 3 720€
Net Income Multiple20%
5 412 €×4.8x
Estimation25 868 €
11 696€ - 42 951€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 61 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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The headquarters of H&L is located in PEROLS (34470), in the department Herault.
Where to find the tax return of H&L ?
The tax return of H&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&L operate?
H&L operates in the sector Commerce de détail de meubles (NAF code 47.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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