SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE is a French company founded 67 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in SAUCEDE (64400), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 517 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 - SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE (SIREN 045980091)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 517 342 € 417 477 € 381 506 € 413 819 € 481 309 € 471 851 € 486 211 € 433 275 € 453 771 € 436 355 €
Net income -69 986 € -24 267 € -80 589 € -21 529 € 15 555 € 26 534 € 38 600 € 3 775 € -11 352 € 6 659 €
EBITDA 52 974 € -120 330 € 36 684 € 87 115 € 134 811 € 151 057 € 159 293 € 122 869 € 121 601 € 149 484 €
Net margin -13.5% -5.8% -21.1% -5.2% 3.2% 5.6% 7.9% 0.9% -2.5% 1.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE achieves revenue of 517 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 10 years (CAGR: +1.9%). Vs 2023, growth of +24% (417 k€ -> 517 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 517 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 53 k€, representing 10.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +39.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Net income is negative at -70 k€ (-13.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

517 342 €

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

517 342 €

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

52 974 €

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

-70 700 €

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

-69 986 €

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

10.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 163%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 14.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 9.5% 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

162.869%

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

32.669%

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

9.506%

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

14.597

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

33.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
162.87 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -273.65
Med: 0.0
Q3: 120.96
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE ... (162.87) 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
32.67% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -12.1%
Med: 0.32%
Q3: 40.46%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE ... (32.7%) 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
14.6 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -4.9 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 5.63 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE ... (14.60) 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 159.83. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

159.83

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
159.83 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 83.26
Med: 273.74
Q3: 870.78
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE ... (159.83) 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 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -5.49x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 19.34x
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE ... (0.0x) 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: 79 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 216 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 137 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 85 days of revenue, i.e. 122 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +276%, 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

121 560 €

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

79 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

216 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

85 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Production d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE is estimated at 214 331 € (range 35 214€ - 981 709€). With an EBITDA of 52 974€, 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
35k€ 214k€ 981k€
214 331 € Range: 35 214€ - 981 709€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
52 974 € × 2.4x
Estimation 128 180 €
14 066€ - 480 953€
Revenue Multiple 30%
517 342 € × 0.69x
Estimation 357 918 €
70 464€ - 1 816 304€
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 SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE

What is the revenue of SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE ?

The revenue of SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE in 2024 is 517 k€.

Is SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE profitable?

SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE is located in SAUCEDE (64400), in the department Pyrenees-Atlantiques.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE ?

The tax return of SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE 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 SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE operate?

SOCIETE HYDRO ELECTRIQUE D'ENERGIE operates in the sector Production d'électricité (NAF code 35.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.