H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en combustibles, métaux, minéraux et produits chimiques. Based in LAON (02000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 395 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT (SIREN 841830516)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022
Revenue 394 737 € 394 000 € 343 600 €
Net income 258 195 € 726 817 € 901 466 €
EBITDA 132 079 € 134 155 € 125 699 €
Net margin 65.4% 184.5% 262.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT achieves revenue of 395 k€. Over the period 2022-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.2%. Vs 2023: +0%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 395 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 132 k€, representing 33.5% of 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 258 k€, i.e. 65.4% 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

394 737 €

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

394 737 €

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

132 079 €

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

134 449 €

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

258 195 €

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

33.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 55%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 63%. 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 3.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 62.4% 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 (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

54.563%

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

63.236%

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

62.416%

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

3.866

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

23.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
54.56 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.32
Q3: 24.28
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In 2024, the debt ratio of H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT (54.56) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
63.24% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.8%
Med: 44.41%
Q3: 74.53%
Good +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT (63.2%) 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
3.87 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.65 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT (3.87) 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 308.76. 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 16.1x. 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

308.756

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

16.105

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
308.76 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.32
Med: 209.15
Q3: 511.28
Good +21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT (308.76) 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
16.11x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 2.34x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT (16.1x) 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: 62 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 47 days. The company must finance 15 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 26 days of revenue, i.e. 29 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2022-2024, WCR increased by +1161%, 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

28 978 €

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

62 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

47 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

26 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en combustibles, métaux, minéraux et produits chimiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 229 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT is estimated at 232 845 € (range 89 124€ - 803 922€). With an EBITDA of 132 079€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
229 transactions
89k€ 232k€ 803k€
232 845 € Range: 89 124€ - 803 922€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
132 079 € × 1.6x
Estimation 214 558 €
70 022€ - 712 307€
Revenue Multiple 30%
394 737 € × 0.32x
Estimation 128 008 €
60 022€ - 313 182€
Net Income Multiple 20%
258 195 € × 1.7x
Estimation 435 819 €
180 535€ - 1 769 069€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 229 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.METAL INVESTISSEMENT

What is the revenue of H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT ?

The revenue of H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT in 2024 is 395 k€.

Is H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT profitable?

Yes, H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT generated a net profit of 258 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT ?

The headquarters of H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT is located in LAON (02000), in the department Aisne.

Where to find the tax return of H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT ?

The tax return of H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT 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.METAL INVESTISSEMENT operate?

H.METAL INVESTISSEMENT operates in the sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en combustibles, métaux, minéraux et produits chimiques (NAF code 46.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.