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ZEN EAT is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration collective sous contrat. Based in LE MANS (72000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.0 M€. 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
| Indicator | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1 025 920 € | 1 155 703 € | 152 600 € | 163 394 € | 1 452 906 € | 1 034 216 € | 1 099 551 € | N/C |
| Net income | 75 827 € | 157 525 € | 103 965 € | -3 218 € | 152 252 € | 62 954 € | 105 178 € | 90 759 € |
| EBITDA | 69 094 € | 150 915 € | 104 593 € | 3 571 € | 161 927 € | 68 952 € | 109 799 € | -969 211 € |
| Net margin | 7.4% | 13.6% | 68.1% | -2.0% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 9.6% | N/C |
In 2024, ZEN EAT achieves revenue of 1.0 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.0%). Significant drop of -11% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (290 k€), gross margin stands at 736 k€, i.e. a rate of 72%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 69 k€, representing 6.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-11%), EBITDA varies by -54%, reducing margin by 6.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 76 k€, i.e. 7.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
1 025 920 €
736 146 €
69 094 €
73 266 €
75 827 €
6.7%
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 23%. 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 73%. 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 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.
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In 2024, the debt ratio of ZEN EAT (22.94) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.
In 2024, the financial autonomy of ZEN EAT (72.7%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.
In 2024, the repayment capacity of ZEN EAT (1.20) 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.
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 822.12. 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 0.7x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
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0.732
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ZEN EAT (822.12) 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.
In 2024, the interest coverage of ZEN EAT (0.7x) 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) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 22 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 3 days. The company must finance 19 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 7 days of revenue, i.e. 20 k€ to permanently finance.
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Based on 204 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ZEN EAT is estimated at 506 527 € (range 267 084€ - 838 855€). With an EBITDA of 69 094€, the sector multiple of 5.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.64x (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.
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This estimate is based on the analysis of 204 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.
This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).
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The revenue of ZEN EAT in 2024 is 1.0 M€.
Yes, ZEN EAT generated a net profit of 76 k€ in 2024.
The headquarters of ZEN EAT is located in LE MANS (72000), in the department Sarthe.
The tax return of ZEN EAT 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).
ZEN EAT operates in the sector Restauration collective sous contrat (NAF code 56.29A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.