HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in PARIS (75014), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 3.9 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS (SIREN 428769129)
Indicator 2023 2022 2017 2016
Revenue 3 929 236 € 3 888 883 € 3 750 542 € 4 218 126 €
Net income 2 164 666 € 14 651 833 € -335 208 € -887 465 €
EBITDA -836 362 € -243 736 € -192 554 € 57 681 €
Net margin 55.1% 376.8% -8.9% -21.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS achieves revenue of 3.9 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.0%). Vs 2022: +1%. After deducting consumption (48 k€), gross margin stands at 3.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -836 k€, representing -21.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+1%), EBITDA varies by -243%, reducing margin by 15.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.2 M€, i.e. 55.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 929 236 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

3 881 350 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-836 362 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-812 607 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

2 164 666 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-21.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 75%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 205.5% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

2.166%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

74.828%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

205.496%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.631

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

99.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.17 2023
2017
2022
2023
Q1: 0.15
Med: 18.74
Q3: 101.68
Good

In 2023, the debt ratio of HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS (2.17) 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
74.83% 2023
2017
2022
2023
Q1: 13.72%
Med: 51.33%
Q3: 84.16%
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS (74.8%) 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
0.63 years 2023
2017
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.84 years
Average +28 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS (0.63) 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 221.85. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

221.854

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-1213.32

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
221.85 2023
2017
2022
2023
Q1: 110.36
Med: 414.42
Q3: 1923.42
Average -28 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS (221.85) 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
-1213.32x 2023
2017
2022
2023
Q1: -38.43x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.72x
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS (-1213.3x) 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: 110 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 64 days. The gap of 46 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 (-6115 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-5748%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

-66 745 500 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

110 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

64 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

-6115 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 89 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS is estimated at 7 065 668 € (range 3 282 910€ - 15 632 410€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.52x (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 2023
89 tx
3282k€ 7065k€ 15632k€
7 065 668 € Range: 3 282 910€ - 15 632 410€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
3 929 236 € × 0.52x
Estimation 2 057 262 €
841 565€ - 3 645 964€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 164 666 € × 6.7x
Estimation 14 578 278 €
6 944 928€ - 33 612 080€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 89 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 HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS

What is the revenue of HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS ?

The revenue of HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS in 2023 is 3.9 M€.

Is HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS profitable?

Yes, HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS generated a net profit of 2.2 M€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS ?

The headquarters of HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS is located in PARIS (75014), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS ?

The tax return of HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS 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 HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS operate?

HUYGHENS DE PARTICIPATIONS 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.