HU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HU is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques. Based in BOIS-GUILLAUME (76230), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 43 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 - HU (SIREN 529038200)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 42 639 € 31 205 € 29 998 € 45 589 € 34 437 € N/C
Net income 4 886 € 365 € -1 769 € 14 718 € 19 645 € 592 €
EBITDA 556 € 832 € -2 521 € 17 087 € 5 541 € N/C
Net margin 11.5% 1.2% -5.9% 32.3% 57.0% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, HU achieves revenue of 43 k€. Over the period 2017-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.5%. Vs 2020, growth of +37% (31 k€ -> 43 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 43 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 556 €, representing 1.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5 k€, i.e. 11.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

42 639 €

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

42 639 €

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

556 €

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

557 €

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

4 886 €

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

1.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 8%. 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 46%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 1.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

7.83%

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

46.086%

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

1.09%

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

3.598

Solvency indicators evolution
HU

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.83 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.77
Q3: 59.03
Good

In 2021, the debt ratio of HU (7.83) 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
46.09% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 12.59%
Med: 37.53%
Q3: 61.17%
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of HU (46.1%) 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
3.6 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.38 years
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of HU (3.60) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 198.78. 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 9.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

198.779

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

9.712

Liquidity indicators evolution
HU

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
198.78 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 138.36
Med: 226.97
Q3: 404.92
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of HU (198.78) 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
9.71x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.28x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of HU (9.7x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 124 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 15 days. The gap of 109 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-48 days): operations structurally generate cash.

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

-5 741 €

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

124 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

15 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

-48 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
HU

Positioning of HU in its sector

Comparison with sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 50 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of HU is estimated at 6 150 € (range 3 387€ - 14 872€). With an EBITDA of 556€, the sector multiple of 1.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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
50 tx
3k€ 6k€ 14k€
6 150 € Range: 3 387€ - 14 872€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
556 € × 1.8x
Estimation 1 011 €
527€ - 3 434€
Revenue Multiple 30%
42 639 € × 0.32x
Estimation 13 591 €
6 772€ - 25 915€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 886 € × 1.6x
Estimation 7 839 €
5 466€ - 26 906€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 50 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 HU

What is the revenue of HU ?

The revenue of HU in 2021 is 43 k€.

Is HU profitable?

Yes, HU generated a net profit of 5 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of HU ?

The headquarters of HU is located in BOIS-GUILLAUME (76230), in the department Seine-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of HU ?

The tax return of HU 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 HU operate?

HU operates in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques (NAF code 46.18Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.