SARL HW ANDERSEN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL HW ANDERSEN is a French company founded 45 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques. Based in LILLE (59800), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 508 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 - SARL HW ANDERSEN (SIREN 321797987)
Indicator 2022 2021
Revenue 507 850 € 437 819 €
Net income 7 246 € 17 252 €
EBITDA 6 976 € 28 640 €
Net margin 1.4% 3.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, SARL HW ANDERSEN achieves revenue of 508 k€. Vs 2021, growth of +16% (438 k€ -> 508 k€). After deducting consumption (315 k€), gross margin stands at 193 k€, i.e. a rate of 38%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 7 k€, representing 1.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+16%), EBITDA varies by -76%, reducing margin by 5.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 7 k€, i.e. 1.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

507 850 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

193 103 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

6 976 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

6 197 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

7 246 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.4%

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Liabilities

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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 56%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 1.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

55.719%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

1.58%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

100.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL HW ANDERSEN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.23
Q3: 53.97
Excellent

In 2022, the debt ratio of SARL HW ANDERSEN (0.00) 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
55.72% 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 15.33%
Med: 37.18%
Q3: 59.34%
Good

In 2022, the financial autonomy of SARL HW ANDERSEN (55.7%) 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
0.0 years 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.6 years
Excellent

In 2022, the repayment capacity of SARL HW ANDERSEN (0.00) 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 224.70. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

224.704

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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
SARL HW ANDERSEN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
224.7 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 136.77
Med: 203.41
Q3: 332.18
Good

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of SARL HW ANDERSEN (224.70) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.34x
Q3: 4.26x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of SARL HW ANDERSEN (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: 77 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 139 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 62 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 239 days of revenue, i.e. 337 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

336 755 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

77 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

139 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

239 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL HW ANDERSEN

Positioning of SARL HW ANDERSEN in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 124 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SARL HW ANDERSEN is estimated at 36 093 € (range 19 209€ - 111 568€). With an EBITDA of 6 976€, the sector multiple of 0.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x (conservative valuation). 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
124 transactions
19k€ 36k€ 111k€
36 093 € Range: 19 209€ - 111 568€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
6 976 € × 0.7x
Estimation 4 910 €
2 321€ - 17 872€
Revenue Multiple 30%
507 850 € × 0.21x
Estimation 108 159 €
58 652€ - 327 616€
Net Income Multiple 20%
7 246 € × 0.8x
Estimation 5 953 €
2 266€ - 21 739€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 124 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 produits pharmaceutiques)

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Frequently asked questions about SARL HW ANDERSEN

What is the revenue of SARL HW ANDERSEN ?

The revenue of SARL HW ANDERSEN in 2022 is 508 k€.

Is SARL HW ANDERSEN profitable?

Yes, SARL HW ANDERSEN generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of SARL HW ANDERSEN ?

The headquarters of SARL HW ANDERSEN is located in LILLE (59800), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of SARL HW ANDERSEN ?

The tax return of SARL HW ANDERSEN 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 SARL HW ANDERSEN operate?

SARL HW ANDERSEN operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques (NAF code 46.46Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.