HP FRANCE SAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HP FRANCE SAS is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'ordinateurs, d'équipements informatiques périphériques et de logiciels. Based in MEUDON (92190), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.5 Mds€. 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 - HP FRANCE SAS (SIREN 448694133)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 516 430 000 € 1 473 951 000 € 1 711 506 000 € 3 536 445 000 € 9 149 877 000 € 9 441 949 000 € 8 906 657 000 € 7 632 360 000 € 6 298 425 000 €
Net income 28 408 000 € 20 354 000 € 62 980 000 € 10 790 000 € 29 629 000 € 43 286 000 € -28 965 000 € 8 321 000 € -5 423 000 €
EBITDA 38 939 000 € 32 764 000 € 53 635 000 € 21 701 000 € 30 776 000 € 47 601 000 € 22 078 000 € 44 237 000 € 12 292 000 €
Net margin 1.9% 1.4% 3.7% 0.3% 0.3% 0.5% -0.3% 0.1% -0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, HP FRANCE SAS achieves revenue of 1.5 Bn€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -16.3%). Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (1.2 Bn€), gross margin stands at 297.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 20%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 38.9 M€, representing 2.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 28.4 M€, i.e. 1.9% 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

1 516 430 000 €

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

297 751 000 €

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

38 939 000 €

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

36 525 000 €

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

28 408 000 €

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

2.6%

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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 1.7% 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

27.29%

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

1.712%

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

50.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.93
Q3: 44.29
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of HP FRANCE SAS (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
27.29% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.59%
Med: 36.92%
Q3: 57.79%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of HP FRANCE SAS (27.3%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.36 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of HP FRANCE SAS (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 160.53. 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 4.1x. 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

160.529

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

4.119

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
160.53 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 140.42
Med: 215.62
Q3: 368.47
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of HP FRANCE SAS (160.53) 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
4.12x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.15x
Q3: 4.83x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of HP FRANCE SAS (4.1x) 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: 33 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 36 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 3 days. Inventory turnover is 25 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-3 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +99%, 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

-10 569 517 €

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

33 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

36 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

25 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

-3 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
HP FRANCE SAS

Positioning of HP FRANCE SAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'ordinateurs, d'équipements informatiques périphériques et de logiciels

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of HP FRANCE SAS is estimated at 218 077 529 € (range 59 076 874€ - 342 487 805€). With an EBITDA of 38 939 000€, the sector multiple of 2.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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
61 tx
59076k€ 218077k€ 342487k€
218 077 529 € Range: 59 076 874€ - 342 487 805€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
38 939 000 € × 2.5x
Estimation 97 329 136 €
21 295 854€ - 197 684 543€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 516 430 000 € × 0.33x
Estimation 498 141 182 €
145 288 917€ - 660 840 967€
Net Income Multiple 20%
28 408 000 € × 3.5x
Estimation 99 853 035 €
24 211 364€ - 226 966 220€

Valuation evolution

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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Frequently asked questions about HP FRANCE SAS

What is the revenue of HP FRANCE SAS ?

The revenue of HP FRANCE SAS in 2024 is 1.5 Mds€.

Is HP FRANCE SAS profitable?

Yes, HP FRANCE SAS generated a net profit of 28.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of HP FRANCE SAS ?

The headquarters of HP FRANCE SAS is located in MEUDON (92190), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of HP FRANCE SAS ?

The tax return of HP FRANCE SAS 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 HP FRANCE SAS operate?

HP FRANCE SAS operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'ordinateurs, d'équipements informatiques périphériques et de logiciels (NAF code 46.51Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.