WATEROUT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

WATEROUT is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de conditionnement. Based in AULT (80460), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 9.2 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 - WATEROUT (SIREN 823229125)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2017
Revenue 9 172 938 € 7 786 261 € 3 653 979 € 2 142 244 € 1 895 125 € 174 886 €
Net income 568 152 € 234 923 € 134 235 € 92 732 € 62 453 € 10 441 €
EBITDA 753 660 € 300 430 € 160 628 € 112 939 € 81 848 € 16 233 €
Net margin 6.2% 3.0% 3.7% 4.3% 3.3% 6.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, WATEROUT achieves revenue of 9.2 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +76.1%. Vs 2023, growth of +18% (7.8 M€ -> 9.2 M€). After deducting consumption (5.4 M€), gross margin stands at 3.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 41%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 754 k€, representing 8.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 568 k€, i.e. 6.2% 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

9 172 938 €

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

3 726 320 €

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

753 660 €

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

757 459 €

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

568 152 €

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

8.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 48%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.2% 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

2.164%

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

48.392%

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

6.154%

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

0.042

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.16 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 15.98
Q3: 81.99
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of WATEROUT (2.16) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
48.39% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.58%
Med: 32.91%
Q3: 57.03%
Good +20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of WATEROUT (48.4%) 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
0.04 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.95 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of WATEROUT (0.04) 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 196.31. 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 0.5x. 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

196.313

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

0.477

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
196.31 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 121.0
Med: 186.75
Q3: 316.6
Good +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of WATEROUT (196.31) 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
0.48x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.44x
Q3: 6.5x
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of WATEROUT (0.5x) 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: 21 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 39 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 18 days. Overall, WCR represents 23 days of revenue, i.e. 577 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +799%, 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

576 978 €

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

21 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

39 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

23 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of WATEROUT in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de conditionnement

Valuation estimate

Based on 158 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of WATEROUT is estimated at 2 609 408 € (range 1 018 882€ - 5 721 157€). With an EBITDA of 753 660€, the sector multiple of 3.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
158 transactions
1018k€ 2609k€ 5721k€
2 609 408 € Range: 1 018 882€ - 5 721 157€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
753 660 € × 3.3x
Estimation 2 513 247 €
813 240€ - 5 961 452€
Revenue Multiple 30%
9 172 938 € × 0.36x
Estimation 3 269 145 €
1 708 759€ - 6 126 359€
Net Income Multiple 20%
568 152 € × 3.3x
Estimation 1 860 207 €
498 175€ - 4 512 619€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 158 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 WATEROUT

What is the revenue of WATEROUT ?

The revenue of WATEROUT in 2024 is 9.2 M€.

Is WATEROUT profitable?

Yes, WATEROUT generated a net profit of 568 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of WATEROUT ?

The headquarters of WATEROUT is located in AULT (80460), in the department Somme.

Where to find the tax return of WATEROUT ?

The tax return of WATEROUT 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 WATEROUT operate?

WATEROUT operates in the sector Activités de conditionnement (NAF code 82.92Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.