UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette. Based in RUEIL MALMAISON (92500), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 44.6 M€. 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 - UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES (SIREN 501569594)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 44 571 310 € 43 840 634 € 44 997 662 € 50 713 931 € 84 685 273 € 64 613 584 € 63 697 789 € 65 285 248 € 64 968 719 €
Net income 24 806 045 € 21 498 278 € 23 727 994 € 28 558 478 € 22 261 961 € 21 554 951 € 22 783 229 € 15 316 765 € 22 237 082 €
EBITDA -4 697 324 € -5 476 696 € -1 680 759 € 684 863 € 22 298 896 € 1 372 740 € 4 859 570 € -8 297 648 € -1 144 424 €
Net margin 55.7% 49.0% 52.7% 56.3% 26.3% 33.4% 35.8% 23.5% 34.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES achieves revenue of 44.6 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.6%). Vs 2023: +2%. After deducting consumption (740 k€), gross margin stands at 43.8 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 -4.7 M€, representing -10.5% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 24.8 M€, i.e. 55.7% 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

44 571 310 €

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

43 830 876 €

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

-4 697 324 €

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

30 750 403 €

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

24 806 045 €

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

-10.5%

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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 77%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 62.5% 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

0.0%

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

77.165%

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

62.496%

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

0.0

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

25.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.02
Med: 16.22
Q3: 72.0
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUS... (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
77.17% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.03%
Med: 38.97%
Q3: 62.54%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUS... (77.2%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.85 years
Excellent -21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUS... (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 221.14. 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

221.141

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

-0.121

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
221.14 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.67
Med: 232.72
Q3: 398.8
Average -28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUS... (221.14) 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
-0.12x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.69x
Q3: 9.22x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUS... (-0.1x) 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: 79 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 47 days. The gap of 32 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 18 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 22 days of revenue, i.e. 2.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +109%, 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

2 713 947 €

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

47 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

18 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

22 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette

Valuation estimate

Based on 74 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES is estimated at 8 275 121 € (range 4 319 227€ - 48 720 768€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
74 tx
4319k€ 8275k€ 48720k€
8 275 121 € Range: 4 319 227€ - 48 720 768€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
44 571 310 € × 0.11x
Estimation 4 895 902 €
3 194 992€ - 11 138 911€
Net Income Multiple 20%
24 806 045 € × 0.5x
Estimation 13 343 952 €
6 005 579€ - 105 093 556€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 74 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 UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES

What is the revenue of UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES ?

The revenue of UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES in 2024 is 44.6 M€.

Is UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES profitable?

Yes, UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES generated a net profit of 24.8 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES ?

The headquarters of UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES is located in RUEIL MALMAISON (92500), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES ?

The tax return of UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES 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 UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES operate?

UNILEVER FRANCE HPC INDUSTRIES operates in the sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette (NAF code 20.42Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.