LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de préparations pharmaceutiques. Based in GRENOBLE (38000), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 164 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 - LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON (SIREN 480517085)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 164 418 € 205 743 € 208 233 €
Net income -14 320 € -5 676 € -1 669 €
EBITDA -50 382 € -17 809 € -2 456 €
Net margin -8.7% -2.8% -0.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON achieves revenue of 164 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2018 (CAGR: -11.1%). Significant drop of -20% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (61 k€), gross margin stands at 104 k€, i.e. a rate of 63%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -50 k€, representing -30.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-20%), EBITDA varies by -183%, reducing margin by 22.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -14 k€ (-8.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

164 418 €

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

103 698 €

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

-50 382 €

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

-52 624 €

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

-14 320 €

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

-30.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 83%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 25%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

83.124%

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

25.304%

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

-8.127%

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

-0.715

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

1.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
83.12 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.37
Q3: 51.66
Watch +6 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON (83.12) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
25.3% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 27.98%
Med: 47.55%
Q3: 68.59%
Watch

In 2018, the financial autonomy of LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON (25.3%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-0.71 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.1 years
Q3: 1.44 years
Excellent

In 2018, the repayment capacity of LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON (-0.71) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 167.19. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

167.188

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
167.19 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 116.0
Med: 181.61
Q3: 303.26
Average

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON (167.19) 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
0.0x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.95x
Q3: 6.13x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON (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: 23 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 60 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 37 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 56 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 24 days of revenue, i.e. 11 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +841%, requiring additional financing.

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

10 810 €

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

23 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

60 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

56 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

24 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON

Positioning of LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de préparations pharmaceutiques

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Frequently asked questions about LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON

What is the revenue of LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON ?

The revenue of LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON in 2018 is 164 k€.

Is LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON profitable?

LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON ?

The headquarters of LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON is located in GRENOBLE (38000), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON ?

The tax return of LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON 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 LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON operate?

LABORATOIRE SAINT HUGON operates in the sector Fabrication de préparations pharmaceutiques (NAF code 21.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.