SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques. Based in CLERMONT-FERRAND (63100), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 328 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 HYDROPOLE SUD-EST (SIREN 532205291)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 328 198 € 512 501 €
Net income -16 555 € 48 981 €
EBITDA -14 202 € 55 786 €
Net margin -5.0% 9.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST achieves revenue of 328 k€. Significant drop of -36% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (86 k€), gross margin stands at 242 k€, i.e. a rate of 74%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -14 k€, representing -4.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-36%), EBITDA varies by -125%, reducing margin by 15.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -17 k€ (-5.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

328 198 €

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

241 806 €

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

-14 202 €

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

-14 238 €

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

-16 555 €

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

-4.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

9.516%

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

26.779%

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

-5.074%

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

-0.414

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
9.52 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 1.51
Med: 17.55
Q3: 56.48
Good -38 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST (9.52) 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
26.78% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 17.52%
Med: 39.18%
Q3: 57.56%
Average -6 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST (26.8%) 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
-0.41 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.26 years
Q3: 1.49 years
Excellent -25 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST (-0.41) 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 130.69. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

130.691

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

-0.401

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
130.69 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 146.14
Med: 206.37
Q3: 304.29
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In 2017, the liquidity ratio of SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST (130.69) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-0.4x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.53x
Q3: 3.46x
Average -5 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST (-0.4x) 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: 177 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 196 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. Overall, WCR represents 207 days of revenue, i.e. 188 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

188 451 €

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

177 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

196 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

0 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

207 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST in its sector

Comparison with sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST is estimated at 88 253 € (range 47 060€ - 224 143€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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 2017
104 transactions
47k€ 88k€ 224k€
88 253 € Range: 47 060€ - 224 143€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
328 198 € × 0.27x = 88 254 €
Range: 47 061€ - 224 143€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST

What is the revenue of SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST ?

The revenue of SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST in 2017 is 328 k€.

Is SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST profitable?

SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST ?

The headquarters of SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST is located in CLERMONT-FERRAND (63100), in the department Puy-de-Dome.

Where to find the tax return of SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST ?

The tax return of SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST 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 HYDROPOLE SUD-EST operate?

SARL HYDROPOLE SUD-EST operates in the sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques (NAF code 33.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.