HOURA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HOURA is a French company founded 43 years ago, specialized in the sector Vente à distance sur catalogue général. Based in BUSSY-SAINT-GEORGES (77600), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 78.6 M€. 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 - HOURA (SIREN 324919323)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 78 649 894 € 84 089 036 € 91 897 285 € 111 205 764 € 117 238 879 € 89 783 521 € 93 151 446 € 91 621 313 € 84 566 179 €
Net income 2 566 371 € 343 873 € 375 476 € 4 124 353 € 6 325 284 € 1 612 569 € 4 264 318 € 5 154 055 € 4 375 076 €
EBITDA 664 123 € 980 040 € 1 399 712 € 6 049 200 € 8 941 865 € 2 815 699 € 5 339 807 € 6 672 774 € 6 117 869 €
Net margin 3.3% 0.4% 0.4% 3.7% 5.4% 1.8% 4.6% 5.6% 5.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, HOURA achieves revenue of 78.6 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.9%). Slight decline of -6% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (46.3 M€), gross margin stands at 32.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 41%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 664 k€, representing 0.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.6 M€, i.e. 3.3% 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

78 649 894 €

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

32 384 939 €

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

664 123 €

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

-584 955 €

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

2 566 371 €

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

0.8%

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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 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 4.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

0.0%

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

26.621%

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

4.443%

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

0.0

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

22.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
HOURA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.17
Q3: 44.06
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of HOURA (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
26.62% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 15.93%
Q3: 50.29%
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of HOURA (26.6%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.08 years
Excellent -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of HOURA (0.00) 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 102.88. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

102.884

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
HOURA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
102.88 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 103.98
Med: 181.92
Q3: 366.19
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of HOURA (102.88) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of HOURA (0.0x) 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: 5 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 33 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 18 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 16 days of revenue, i.e. 3.6 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-83%), freeing up cash.

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

3 603 738 €

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

5 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

38 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

18 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

16 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of HOURA in its sector

Comparison with sector Vente à distance sur catalogue général

Valuation estimate

Based on 121 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of HOURA is estimated at 9 356 186 € (range 4 784 038€ - 21 345 075€). With an EBITDA of 664 123€, the sector multiple of 3.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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
121 transactions
4784k€ 9356k€ 21345k€
9 356 186 € Range: 4 784 038€ - 21 345 075€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
664 123 € × 3.2x
Estimation 2 115 606 €
924 358€ - 4 899 625€
Revenue Multiple 30%
78 649 894 € × 0.27x
Estimation 21 232 442 €
12 308 759€ - 45 626 706€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 566 371 € × 3.8x
Estimation 9 643 252 €
3 146 160€ - 26 036 258€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 121 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 HOURA

What is the revenue of HOURA ?

The revenue of HOURA in 2024 is 78.6 M€.

Is HOURA profitable?

Yes, HOURA generated a net profit of 2.6 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of HOURA ?

The headquarters of HOURA is located in BUSSY-SAINT-GEORGES (77600), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of HOURA ?

The tax return of HOURA 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 HOURA operate?

HOURA operates in the sector Vente à distance sur catalogue général (NAF code 47.91A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.