LA GESTION DES EAUX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA GESTION DES EAUX is a French company founded 72 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation d'eau et de gaz en tous locaux. Based in IVRY-SUR-SEINE (94200), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 725 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 - LA GESTION DES EAUX (SIREN 784624249)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 724 896 € 706 276 € 713 133 €
Net income 66 802 € 78 613 € 53 021 €
EBITDA 81 193 € 97 637 € 62 394 €
Net margin 9.2% 11.1% 7.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, LA GESTION DES EAUX achieves revenue of 725 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +0.8%). Vs 2016: +3%. After deducting consumption (35 k€), gross margin stands at 690 k€, i.e. a rate of 95%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 81 k€, representing 11.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+3%), EBITDA varies by -17%, reducing margin by 2.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 67 k€, i.e. 9.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

724 896 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

690 219 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

81 193 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

77 758 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

66 802 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
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 85%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 12.8% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.151%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

84.832%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

12.781%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.012

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

32.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
LA GESTION DES EAUX

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.15 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 1.25
Med: 14.71
Q3: 52.93
Excellent

In 2017, the debt ratio of LA GESTION DES EAUX (0.15) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
84.83% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 8.61%
Med: 30.94%
Q3: 53.16%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of LA GESTION DES EAUX (84.8%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.01 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.08 years
Q3: 1.0 years
Good -22 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of LA GESTION DES EAUX (0.01) 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 455.44. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

455.444

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.021

Liquidity indicators evolution
LA GESTION DES EAUX

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
455.44 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 137.81
Med: 194.8
Q3: 288.7
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of LA GESTION DES EAUX (455.44) 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
0.02x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.22x
Q3: 2.46x
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of LA GESTION DES EAUX (0.0x) 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: 90 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 60 days. The company must finance 30 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 68 days of revenue, i.e. 138 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

137 629 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

90 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

60 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

1 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

68 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LA GESTION DES EAUX

Positioning of LA GESTION DES EAUX in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation d'eau et de gaz en tous locaux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (27 transactions). This range of 75 888€ to 224 223€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
Indicative
75k€ 119k€ 224k€
119 493 € Range: 75 888€ - 224 223€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 27 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 (Travaux d'installation d'eau et de gaz en tous locaux)

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Frequently asked questions about LA GESTION DES EAUX

What is the revenue of LA GESTION DES EAUX ?

The revenue of LA GESTION DES EAUX in 2017 is 725 k€.

Is LA GESTION DES EAUX profitable?

Yes, LA GESTION DES EAUX generated a net profit of 67 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of LA GESTION DES EAUX ?

The headquarters of LA GESTION DES EAUX is located in IVRY-SUR-SEINE (94200), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of LA GESTION DES EAUX ?

The tax return of LA GESTION DES EAUX 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 LA GESTION DES EAUX operate?

LA GESTION DES EAUX operates in the sector Travaux d'installation d'eau et de gaz en tous locaux (NAF code 43.22A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.