HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux. Based in TOULOUSE (31100), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 350.3 M€. 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 - HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE (SIREN 451221295)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 350 324 904 € 375 663 980 € 419 517 012 € 296 596 019 € 328 620 307 € 327 135 000 € 258 522 578 €
Net income 15 748 766 € 15 301 884 € 15 326 895 € 15 642 459 € 12 340 948 € 10 841 967 € 9 801 657 €
EBITDA 20 221 821 € 24 867 318 € 32 495 670 € 33 785 607 € 34 549 365 € 29 743 940 € 22 978 341 €
Net margin 4.5% 4.1% 3.7% 5.3% 3.8% 3.3% 3.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE achieves revenue of 350.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +4.4%). Slight decline of -7% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (142.1 M€), gross margin stands at 208.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 59%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 20.2 M€, representing 5.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 15.7 M€, i.e. 4.5% 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

350 324 904 €

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

208 236 950 €

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

20 221 821 €

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

20 477 337 €

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

15 748 766 €

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

5.8%

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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 55%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

1.795%

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

55.261%

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

5.45%

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

0.108

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

21.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.79 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.21
Med: 11.92
Q3: 50.67
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FR... (1.79) 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
55.26% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 28.45%
Med: 52.57%
Q3: 71.08%
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FR... (55.3%) 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
0.11 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.69 years
Average +21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FR... (0.11) 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 228.10. 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 2.4x. 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

228.101

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

2.379

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
228.1 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 172.14
Med: 274.65
Q3: 436.7
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FR... (228.10) 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
2.38x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.37x
Q3: 11.8x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FR... (2.4x) 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: 46 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 4 days. Inventory turnover is 47 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 139 days of revenue, i.e. 135.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +136%, 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

135 043 244 €

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

46 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

50 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

47 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

139 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 20 025 486€ to 72 096 525€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
20025k€ 48204k€ 72096k€
48 204 326 € Range: 20 025 486€ - 72 096 525€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 23 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux)

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Frequently asked questions about HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE

What is the revenue of HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE ?

The revenue of HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE in 2024 is 350.3 M€.

Is HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE profitable?

Yes, HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE generated a net profit of 15.7 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE ?

The headquarters of HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE is located in TOULOUSE (31100), in the department Haute-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE ?

The tax return of HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE 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 HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE operate?

HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS FRANCE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux (NAF code 46.72Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.