SHL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SHL is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Traitement et élimination des déchets dangereux. Based in GONDECOURT (59147), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.3 M€. 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 - SHL (SIREN 447495862)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 285 890 € 2 751 267 € 2 556 953 € 2 986 648 € 1 978 115 € 2 163 437 € 2 034 950 € 1 986 799 € 1 545 383 €
Net income 306 916 € 186 611 € 153 062 € 213 589 € 84 068 € 226 778 € 25 084 € 164 220 € 34 566 €
EBITDA 452 285 € 356 608 € 328 587 € 416 056 € 202 663 € 432 984 € 151 410 € 367 706 € 85 022 €
Net margin 9.3% 6.8% 6.0% 7.2% 4.2% 10.5% 1.2% 8.3% 2.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SHL achieves revenue of 3.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.9%. Vs 2023, growth of +19% (2.8 M€ -> 3.3 M€). After deducting consumption (71 k€), gross margin stands at 3.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 452 k€, representing 13.8% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 307 k€, i.e. 9.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 285 890 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

3 215 304 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

452 285 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

403 130 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

306 916 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

13.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 22%. 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 42%. 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 0.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

22.392%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

42.014%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

7.908%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

0.704

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

38.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
SHL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
22.39 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.66
Q3: 59.93
Average +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SHL (22.39) 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
42.01% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 18.26%
Med: 34.27%
Q3: 52.66%
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SHL (42.0%) 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
0.7 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.07 years
Q3: 1.69 years
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SHL (0.70) 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 187.48. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

187.479

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

0.339

Liquidity indicators evolution
SHL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
187.48 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 104.77
Med: 131.67
Q3: 211.48
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SHL (187.48) 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
0.34x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.18x
Q3: 11.13x
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SHL (0.3x) 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: 39 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 83 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 44 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 8 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 37 days of revenue, i.e. 335 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-24%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

335 424 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

39 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

83 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

8 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

37 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SHL

Positioning of SHL in its sector

Comparison with sector Traitement et élimination des déchets dangereux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (48 transactions). This range of 239 486€ to 1 479 237€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
239k€ 386k€ 1479k€
386 512 € Range: 239 486€ - 1 479 237€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 48 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 SHL

What is the revenue of SHL ?

The revenue of SHL in 2024 is 3.3 M€.

Is SHL profitable?

Yes, SHL generated a net profit of 307 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SHL ?

The headquarters of SHL is located in GONDECOURT (59147), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of SHL ?

The tax return of SHL 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 SHL operate?

SHL operates in the sector Traitement et élimination des déchets dangereux (NAF code 38.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.