HPL SAINT LOUIS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HPL SAINT LOUIS is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Supports juridiques de programmes. Based in LYON (69006), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 387 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 - HPL SAINT LOUIS (SIREN 814029336)
Indicator 2021 2019
Revenue 386 918 € 11 850 965 €
Net income -43 452 € 480 484 €
EBITDA -43 451 € 414 509 €
Net margin -11.2% 4.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, HPL SAINT LOUIS achieves revenue of 387 k€. Significant drop of -97% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (34 k€), gross margin stands at 353 k€, i.e. a rate of 91%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -43 k€, representing -11.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-97%), EBITDA varies by -110%, reducing margin by 14.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -43 k€ (-11.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

386 918 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

352 728 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

-43 451 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-43 452 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-43 452 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-11.2%

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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 -6%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

-5.677%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

-11.23%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2021
2019
2021
Q1: -90.33
Med: 0.0
Q3: 159.86
Good

In 2021, the debt ratio of HPL SAINT LOUIS (0.00) 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
-5.68% 2021
2019
2021
Q1: -1.19%
Med: 3.5%
Q3: 37.61%
Average -32 pts over 2 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of HPL SAINT LOUIS (-5.7%) 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
0.0 years 2021
2019
2021
Q1: -7.2 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.53 years
Good

In 2021, the repayment capacity of HPL SAINT LOUIS (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 94.50. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

94.502

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
94.5 2021
2019
2021
Q1: 114.98
Med: 302.13
Q3: 894.23
Watch

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of HPL SAINT LOUIS (94.50) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2021
2019
2021
Q1: -0.23x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Good

In 2021, the interest coverage of HPL SAINT LOUIS (0.0x) 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: 343 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 4509 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 4166 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 665 days of revenue, i.e. 715 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

714 518 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

343 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

4509 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

665 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of HPL SAINT LOUIS in its sector

Comparison with sector Supports juridiques de programmes

Valuation estimate

Based on 80 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of HPL SAINT LOUIS is estimated at 108 244 € (range 38 923€ - 266 221€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.28x (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 2021
80 tx
38k€ 108k€ 266k€
108 244 € Range: 38 923€ - 266 221€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
386 918 € × 0.28x = 108 245 €
Range: 38 924€ - 266 221€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 80 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 HPL SAINT LOUIS

What is the revenue of HPL SAINT LOUIS ?

The revenue of HPL SAINT LOUIS in 2021 is 387 k€.

Is HPL SAINT LOUIS profitable?

HPL SAINT LOUIS recorded a net loss in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of HPL SAINT LOUIS ?

The headquarters of HPL SAINT LOUIS is located in LYON (69006), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of HPL SAINT LOUIS ?

The tax return of HPL SAINT LOUIS 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 HPL SAINT LOUIS operate?

HPL SAINT LOUIS operates in the sector Supports juridiques de programmes (NAF code 41.10D). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.