GROUPE ZEPHIR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GROUPE ZEPHIR is a French company founded 37 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agents et courtiers d'assurances. Based in CHATEAUBRIANT (44110), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 33.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - GROUPE ZEPHIR (SIREN 350460754)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 33 410 316 € 39 584 467 € 42 863 361 € 37 998 601 € 30 843 698 € 25 385 117 € 22 634 136 € 20 335 439 €
Net income 6 409 439 € 9 430 390 € 11 421 843 € 9 717 500 € 7 941 529 € 5 324 253 € 5 051 429 € 4 429 122 €
EBITDA 8 979 874 € 13 475 207 € 17 542 708 € 14 928 391 € 11 913 154 € 9 311 492 € 8 634 390 € 7 329 621 €
Net margin 19.2% 23.8% 26.6% 25.6% 25.7% 21.0% 22.3% 21.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GROUPE ZEPHIR achieves revenue of 33.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.4%. Significant drop of -16% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (52 k€), gross margin stands at 33.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 9.0 M€, representing 26.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-16%), EBITDA varies by -33%, reducing margin by 7.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 6.4 M€, i.e. 19.2% 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

33 410 316 €

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

33 358 267 €

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

8 979 874 €

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

7 588 276 €

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

6 409 439 €

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

26.9%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 60%. 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 20.2% 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

1.431%

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

59.865%

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

20.193%

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

0.012

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

11.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
GROUPE ZEPHIR

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.43 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.62
Q3: 47.41
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of GROUPE ZEPHIR (1.43) 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
59.87% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 12.95%
Med: 47.58%
Q3: 76.23%
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GROUPE ZEPHIR (59.9%) 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
0.01 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.12 years
Q3: 1.71 years
Good

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GROUPE ZEPHIR (0.01) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 101.11. 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

101.107

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
GROUPE ZEPHIR

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
101.11 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 123.9
Med: 243.5
Q3: 572.15
Watch -17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GROUPE ZEPHIR (101.11) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.21x
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of GROUPE ZEPHIR (0.0x) 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: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 43 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 41 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-3 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-136%), 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

-296 684 €

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

2 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

43 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

-3 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GROUPE ZEPHIR

Positioning of GROUPE ZEPHIR in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agents et courtiers d'assurances

Valuation estimate

Based on 193 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of GROUPE ZEPHIR is estimated at 17 862 746 € (range 5 370 392€ - 57 839 433€). With an EBITDA of 8 979 874€, the sector multiple of 1.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.98x (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 2024
193 transactions
5370k€ 17862k€ 57839k€
17 862 746 € Range: 5 370 392€ - 57 839 433€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
8 979 874 € × 1.2x
Estimation 10 871 518 €
2 808 003€ - 55 491 371€
Revenue Multiple 30%
33 410 316 € × 0.98x
Estimation 32 823 236 €
9 153 313€ - 61 045 528€
Net Income Multiple 20%
6 409 439 € × 2.0x
Estimation 12 900 082 €
6 101 987€ - 58 900 448€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 193 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 GROUPE ZEPHIR

What is the revenue of GROUPE ZEPHIR ?

The revenue of GROUPE ZEPHIR in 2024 is 33.4 M€.

Is GROUPE ZEPHIR profitable?

Yes, GROUPE ZEPHIR generated a net profit of 6.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GROUPE ZEPHIR ?

The headquarters of GROUPE ZEPHIR is located in CHATEAUBRIANT (44110), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of GROUPE ZEPHIR ?

The tax return of GROUPE ZEPHIR 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 GROUPE ZEPHIR operate?

GROUPE ZEPHIR operates in the sector Activités des agents et courtiers d'assurances (NAF code 66.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.