ZEL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ZEL is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail de meubles. Based in GARGES-LES-GONESSE (95140), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.2 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 - ZEL (SIREN 841805609)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 1 166 540 € 969 042 € 759 220 € 603 587 € 688 923 € 325 246 €
Net income 29 356 € 7 949 € 52 474 € 2 922 € 49 978 € 4 943 €
EBITDA 48 033 € 11 308 € 41 357 € -9 679 € 57 724 € 6 147 €
Net margin 2.5% 0.8% 6.9% 0.5% 7.3% 1.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ZEL achieves revenue of 1.2 M€. Over the period 2019-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +29.1%. Vs 2023, growth of +20% (969 k€ -> 1.2 M€). After deducting consumption (776 k€), gross margin stands at 390 k€, i.e. a rate of 33%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 48 k€, representing 4.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.0 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 29 k€, i.e. 2.5% 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

1 166 540 €

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

390 416 €

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

48 033 €

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

37 235 €

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

29 356 €

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

4.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 66%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 26%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.6% 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

65.642%

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

25.801%

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

2.623%

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

2.578

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

29.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
ZEL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
65.64 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.63
Med: 24.85
Q3: 81.95
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ZEL (65.64) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
25.8% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.72%
Med: 29.88%
Q3: 50.21%
Average -31 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ZEL (25.8%) 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
2.58 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 2.71 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ZEL (2.58) 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 274.95. 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 1.6x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

274.95

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

1.582

Liquidity indicators evolution
ZEL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
274.95 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 115.32
Med: 162.76
Q3: 261.62
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ZEL (274.95) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
1.58x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.87x
Q3: 6.35x
Good -22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ZEL (1.6x) 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: 15 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 5 days. The company must finance 10 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 60 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 55 days of revenue, i.e. 178 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2019-2024, WCR increased by +144%, 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

177 629 €

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

15 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

5 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

60 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

55 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ZEL

Positioning of ZEL in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail de meubles

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of ZEL is estimated at 218 392 € (range 151 334€ - 324 213€). With an EBITDA of 48 033€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (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
61 tx
151k€ 218k€ 324k€
218 392 € Range: 151 334€ - 324 213€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
48 033 € × 4.7x
Estimation 226 483 €
163 181€ - 352 957€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 166 540 € × 0.22x
Estimation 256 962 €
190 184€ - 337 133€
Net Income Multiple 20%
29 356 € × 4.8x
Estimation 140 312 €
63 444€ - 232 976€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 61 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 ZEL

What is the revenue of ZEL ?

The revenue of ZEL in 2024 is 1.2 M€.

Is ZEL profitable?

Yes, ZEL generated a net profit of 29 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ZEL ?

The headquarters of ZEL is located in GARGES-LES-GONESSE (95140), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of ZEL ?

The tax return of ZEL 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 ZEL operate?

ZEL operates in the sector Commerce de détail de meubles (NAF code 47.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.