WATELET TP : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

WATELET TP is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Construction de routes et autoroutes. Based in GENNEVILLIERS (92230), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 97.2 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 - WATELET TP (SIREN 412397531)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 97 150 434 € 93 188 492 € 73 945 765 € 69 595 198 € 81 231 071 € 69 059 946 € 61 611 976 € 56 833 579 €
Net income 5 758 629 € 3 652 237 € 1 348 169 € 959 020 € 1 334 313 € 1 174 583 € 962 777 € 938 934 €
EBITDA 3 036 675 € 1 014 902 € -1 059 461 € -411 921 € 1 396 294 € -2 204 559 € 246 614 € -2 193 156 €
Net margin 5.9% 3.9% 1.8% 1.4% 1.6% 1.7% 1.6% 1.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, WATELET TP achieves revenue of 97.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.9%. Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (13.6 M€), gross margin stands at 83.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 86%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3.0 M€, representing 3.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5.8 M€, i.e. 5.9% 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

97 150 434 €

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

83 541 672 €

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

3 036 675 €

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

4 185 776 €

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

5 758 629 €

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

3.1%

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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 13%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 3.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

13.16%

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

3.221%

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

25.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
WATELET TP

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 1.71
Med: 21.57
Q3: 63.35
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of WATELET TP (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
13.16% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 14.32%
Med: 33.76%
Q3: 51.7%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of WATELET TP (13.2%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.34 years
Q3: 1.88 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of WATELET TP (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 208.39. 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 0.2x. 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

208.386

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

0.225

Liquidity indicators evolution
WATELET TP

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
208.39 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 140.21
Med: 183.24
Q3: 251.75
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of WATELET TP (208.39) 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
0.23x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -0.03x
Med: 0.84x
Q3: 6.64x
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of WATELET TP (0.2x) 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: 60 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 47 days. The company must finance 13 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 2 days of revenue, i.e. 421 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-90%), 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

420 661 €

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

60 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

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

2 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
WATELET TP

Positioning of WATELET TP in its sector

Comparison with sector Construction de routes et autoroutes

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of WATELET TP is estimated at 5 143 483 € (range 3 206 932€ - 13 397 688€). With an EBITDA of 3 036 675€, the sector multiple of 0.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x (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
67 tx
3206k€ 5143k€ 13397k€
5 143 483 € Range: 3 206 932€ - 13 397 688€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
3 036 675 € × 0.6x
Estimation 1 710 259 €
833 911€ - 7 828 867€
Revenue Multiple 30%
97 150 434 € × 0.13x
Estimation 13 102 053 €
8 707 971€ - 24 978 437€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 758 629 € × 0.3x
Estimation 1 788 690 €
887 929€ - 9 948 622€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 WATELET TP

What is the revenue of WATELET TP ?

The revenue of WATELET TP in 2024 is 97.2 M€.

Is WATELET TP profitable?

Yes, WATELET TP generated a net profit of 5.8 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of WATELET TP ?

The headquarters of WATELET TP is located in GENNEVILLIERS (92230), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of WATELET TP ?

The tax return of WATELET TP 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 WATELET TP operate?

WATELET TP operates in the sector Construction de routes et autoroutes (NAF code 42.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.