ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers. Based in PARIS (75004), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 431 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 - ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA (SIREN 432312122)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 430 675 € N/C 541 460 € 303 396 € 531 147 € 677 979 €
Net income 20 931 € 14 694 € 69 787 € 7 391 € -22 045 € 36 227 €
EBITDA 31 605 € N/C 30 205 € 17 929 € -12 017 € 47 328 €
Net margin 4.9% N/C 12.9% 2.4% -4.2% 5.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA achieves revenue of 431 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2021 (CAGR: -8.7%). After deducting consumption (260 k€), gross margin stands at 171 k€, i.e. a rate of 40%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 32 k€, representing 7.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 21 k€, i.e. 4.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

430 675 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

171 011 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

31 605 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

23 989 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

20 931 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 20%. 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 52%. 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 1.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

19.558%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

52.316%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

6.742%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

1.946

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

60.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
19.56 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.13
Med: 30.47
Q3: 112.29
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA (19.56) 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
52.32% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 9.23%
Med: 33.56%
Q3: 57.44%
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA (52.3%) 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
1.95 years 2021
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA (1.95) 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 195.97. 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 6.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

195.974

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

6.053

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
195.97 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 121.59
Med: 217.9
Q3: 380.53
Average

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA (195.97) 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
6.05x 2021
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.78x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA (6.0x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 146 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 186 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 40 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 164 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 336 days of revenue, i.e. 402 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-49%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

402 281 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

146 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

186 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

164 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

336 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 105 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA is estimated at 130 258 € (range 79 236€ - 274 206€). With an EBITDA of 31 605€, the sector multiple of 3.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.50x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
105 transactions
79k€ 130k€ 274k€
130 258 € Range: 79 236€ - 274 206€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
31 605 € × 3.4x
Estimation 108 269 €
61 136€ - 257 883€
Revenue Multiple 30%
430 675 € × 0.50x
Estimation 217 337 €
148 221€ - 354 412€
Net Income Multiple 20%
20 931 € × 2.6x
Estimation 54 614 €
21 012€ - 194 710€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 105 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 ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA

What is the revenue of ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA ?

The revenue of ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA in 2021 is 431 k€.

Is ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA profitable?

Yes, ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA generated a net profit of 21 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA ?

The headquarters of ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA is located in PARIS (75004), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA ?

The tax return of ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA 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 ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA operate?

ESPACE MEYER ZAFRA operates in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers (NAF code 47.78C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.