SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in LYON (69006), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 298 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 - SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER (SIREN 343633723)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 298 147 € 312 018 € 201 422 € 212 661 € 204 949 € 196 718 € 278 653 € 201 767 € 237 502 €
Net income 93 286 € 93 973 € -9 € -6 853 € -58 530 € -55 079 € -28 454 € -109 715 € -93 054 €
EBITDA 217 914 € 227 161 € 140 536 € 140 488 € 127 565 € 132 818 € 204 414 € 142 887 € 171 577 €
Net margin 31.3% 30.1% -0.0% -3.2% -28.6% -28.0% -10.2% -54.4% -39.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER achieves revenue of 298 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.9%). Slight decline of -4% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 298 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 218 k€, representing 73.1% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 93 k€, i.e. 31.3% 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

298 147 €

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

298 147 €

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

217 914 €

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

103 931 €

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

93 286 €

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

73.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 84%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 47%. 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 2.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 47.5% 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 (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

84.037%

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

46.897%

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

47.458%

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

2.385

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

19.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
84.04 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -273.65
Med: 0.0
Q3: 120.96
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LA... (84.04) 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
46.9% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -12.1%
Med: 0.32%
Q3: 40.46%
Excellent +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LA... (46.9%) 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
2.38 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -4.9 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 5.63 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LA... (2.38) 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 395.97. 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 1.8x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

395.966

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

1.811

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
395.97 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 83.26
Med: 273.74
Q3: 870.78
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LA... (395.97) 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
1.81x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -5.49x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 19.34x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LA... (1.8x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 31 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 507 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 476 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 407 days of revenue, i.e. 337 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +232%, requiring additional financing.

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

336 727 €

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

31 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

507 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

0 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

407 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER in its sector

Comparison with sector Production d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER is estimated at 379 247 € (range 54 754€ - 1 501 442€). With an EBITDA of 217 914€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.69x (in line with sector norms). 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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
85 tx
54k€ 379k€ 1501k€
379 247 € Range: 54 754€ - 1 501 442€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
217 914 € × 2.4x
Estimation 527 280 €
57 860€ - 1 978 450€
Revenue Multiple 30%
298 147 € × 0.69x
Estimation 206 270 €
40 609€ - 1 046 746€
Net Income Multiple 20%
93 286 € × 2.9x
Estimation 268 630 €
68 211€ - 990 967€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER

What is the revenue of SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER ?

The revenue of SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER in 2024 is 298 k€.

Is SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER profitable?

Yes, SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER generated a net profit of 93 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER ?

The headquarters of SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER is located in LYON (69006), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER ?

The tax return of SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER 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 SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER operate?

SOC HYDROELECTRIQUE DU LAC DU DER operates in the sector Production d'électricité (NAF code 35.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.