HYDRO FOREZ : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HYDRO FOREZ is a French company founded 51 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in LA FORIE (63600), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 400 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 - HYDRO FOREZ (SIREN 303228290)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 400 035 € 327 135 €
Net income 62 591 € 38 702 €
EBITDA 180 040 € 205 335 €
Net margin 15.6% 11.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, HYDRO FOREZ achieves revenue of 400 k€. Vs 2017, growth of +22% (327 k€ -> 400 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 400 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 180 k€, representing 45.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+22%), EBITDA varies by -12%, reducing margin by 17.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 63 k€, i.e. 15.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

400 035 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

400 035 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

180 040 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

77 353 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

62 591 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

45.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1267%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 7%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 6.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 39.7% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1267.056%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

7.243%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

39.676%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

6.214

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

40.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
HYDRO FOREZ

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1267.06 2018
2017
2018
Q1: -152.55
Med: 3.93
Q3: 381.49
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of HYDRO FOREZ (1267.06) 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
7.24% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: -3.15%
Med: 11.82%
Q3: 59.0%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of HYDRO FOREZ (7.2%) 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
6.21 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: -0.35 years
Med: 1.86 years
Q3: 8.67 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of HYDRO FOREZ (6.21) 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 3170.69. 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 8.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

3170.691

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

8.199

Liquidity indicators evolution
HYDRO FOREZ

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
3170.69 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 81.75
Med: 269.0
Q3: 917.7
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of HYDRO FOREZ (3170.69) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
8.2x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 4.67x
Q3: 21.18x
Good

In 2018, the interest coverage of HYDRO FOREZ (8.2x) 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: 124 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 13 days. The gap of 111 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 224 days of revenue, i.e. 249 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

248 510 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

13 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

224 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
HYDRO FOREZ

Positioning of HYDRO FOREZ in its sector

Comparison with sector Production d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of HYDRO FOREZ is estimated at 336 894 € (range 49 401€ - 1 371 612€). With an EBITDA of 180 040€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.69x (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 2018
85 tx
49k€ 336k€ 1371k€
336 894 € Range: 49 401€ - 1 371 612€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
180 040 € × 2.4x
Estimation 435 638 €
47 804€ - 1 634 591€
Revenue Multiple 30%
400 035 € × 0.69x
Estimation 276 760 €
54 486€ - 1 404 458€
Net Income Multiple 20%
62 591 € × 2.9x
Estimation 180 239 €
45 767€ - 664 897€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 HYDRO FOREZ

What is the revenue of HYDRO FOREZ ?

The revenue of HYDRO FOREZ in 2018 is 400 k€.

Is HYDRO FOREZ profitable?

Yes, HYDRO FOREZ generated a net profit of 63 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of HYDRO FOREZ ?

The headquarters of HYDRO FOREZ is located in LA FORIE (63600), in the department Puy-de-Dome.

Where to find the tax return of HYDRO FOREZ ?

The tax return of HYDRO FOREZ 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 FOREZ operate?

HYDRO FOREZ operates in the sector Production d'électricité (NAF code 35.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.