H.P.B : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

H.P.B is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in CARQUEIRANNE (83320), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 586 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - H.P.B (SIREN 528946759)
Indicator 2024 2023 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 585 531 € N/C 475 160 € 120 000 € 55 000 €
Net income 253 933 € 0 € 133 523 € 105 681 € 23 945 €
EBITDA -57 540 € N/C 4 537 € 66 635 € 23 064 €
Net margin 43.4% N/C 28.1% 88.1% 43.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, H.P.B achieves revenue of 586 k€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +34.4%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 586 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 -58 k€, representing -9.8% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 254 k€, i.e. 43.4% 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

585 531 €

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

585 531 €

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

-57 540 €

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

-49 544 €

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

253 933 €

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

-9.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 37%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 25%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 43.5% 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

36.725%

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

24.685%

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

43.548%

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

1.729

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

57.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
H.P.B

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
36.73 2024
2018
2023
2024
Q1: 0.06
Med: 14.61
Q3: 89.57
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of H.P.B (36.73) 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
24.68% 2024
2018
2023
2024
Q1: 11.57%
Med: 51.97%
Q3: 85.24%
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of H.P.B (24.7%) 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
1.73 years 2024
2018
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 3.73 years
Average +9 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of H.P.B (1.73) 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 606.40. 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

606.399

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

-1.27

Liquidity indicators evolution
H.P.B

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
606.4 2024
2018
2023
2024
Q1: 116.63
Med: 458.65
Q3: 2184.57
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of H.P.B (606.40) 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
-1.27x 2024
2018
2024
Q1: -45.56x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.85x
Average -26 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of H.P.B (-1.3x) 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: 109 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 14 days. The gap of 95 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 613 days of revenue, i.e. 997 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +999%, 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

996 703 €

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

109 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

14 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

613 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
H.P.B

Positioning of H.P.B in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of H.P.B is estimated at 1 098 414 € (range 394 834€ - 2 868 397€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (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
103 transactions
394k€ 1098k€ 2868k€
1 098 414 € Range: 394 834€ - 2 868 397€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
585 531 € × 0.38x
Estimation 221 107 €
105 386€ - 446 560€
Net Income Multiple 20%
253 933 € × 9.5x
Estimation 2 414 374 €
829 008€ - 6 501 154€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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.P.B

What is the revenue of H.P.B ?

The revenue of H.P.B in 2024 is 586 k€.

Is H.P.B profitable?

Yes, H.P.B generated a net profit of 254 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of H.P.B ?

The headquarters of H.P.B is located in CARQUEIRANNE (83320), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of H.P.B ?

The tax return of H.P.B 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.P.B operate?

H.P.B operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.