HOUSEBOAT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HOUSEBOAT is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Location et location-bail d'articles de loisirs et de sport . Based in COGOLIN (83310), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 783 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 - HOUSEBOAT (SIREN 538371485)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 782 765 € 532 190 € 455 690 € 576 605 € 416 017 €
Net income -21 775 € -38 417 € 99 667 € 157 585 € 157 668 €
EBITDA 4 274 € -10 782 € 54 719 € 102 594 € 74 756 €
Net margin -2.8% -7.2% 21.9% 27.3% 37.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, HOUSEBOAT achieves revenue of 783 k€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +17.1%. Vs 2023, growth of +47% (532 k€ -> 783 k€). After deducting consumption (267 k€), gross margin stands at 516 k€, i.e. a rate of 66%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4 k€, representing 0.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -22 k€ (-2.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

782 765 €

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

515 995 €

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

4 274 €

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

-20 776 €

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

-21 775 €

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

0.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 96%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

1.052%

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

95.936%

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

-8.221%

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

-0.094

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

34.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
HOUSEBOAT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.05 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 14.41
Q3: 91.18
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of HOUSEBOAT (1.05) 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
95.94% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.19%
Med: 23.0%
Q3: 57.23%
Excellent +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of HOUSEBOAT (95.9%) 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
-0.09 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.08 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.97 years
Excellent -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of HOUSEBOAT (-0.09) 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 2202.97. 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 2.8x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

2202.972

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

2.808

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2202.97 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 83.34
Med: 198.01
Q3: 537.14
Excellent +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of HOUSEBOAT (2202.97) 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
2.81x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.16x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.93x
Good +43 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of HOUSEBOAT (2.8x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 2 days. Inventory turnover is 38 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 102 days of revenue, i.e. 221 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2020-2024, WCR increased by +557%, 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

220 959 €

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

2 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

2 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

38 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

102 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
HOUSEBOAT

Positioning of HOUSEBOAT in its sector

Comparison with sector Location et location-bail d'articles de loisirs et de sport

Valuation estimate

Based on 87 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of HOUSEBOAT is estimated at 174 013 € (range 87 443€ - 419 464€). With an EBITDA of 4 274€, the sector multiple of 2.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.57x (in line with sector norms). 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
87 tx
87k€ 174k€ 419k€
174 013 € Range: 87 443€ - 419 464€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
4 274 € × 2.3x
Estimation 9 802 €
1 313€ - 22 445€
Revenue Multiple 30%
782 765 € × 0.57x
Estimation 447 700 €
230 995€ - 1 081 164€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 87 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 HOUSEBOAT

What is the revenue of HOUSEBOAT ?

The revenue of HOUSEBOAT in 2024 is 783 k€.

Is HOUSEBOAT profitable?

HOUSEBOAT recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of HOUSEBOAT ?

The headquarters of HOUSEBOAT is located in COGOLIN (83310), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of HOUSEBOAT ?

The tax return of HOUSEBOAT 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 HOUSEBOAT operate?

HOUSEBOAT operates in the sector Location et location-bail d'articles de loisirs et de sport (NAF code 77.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.