ZEN EAT CONSEIL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ZEN EAT CONSEIL is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in MARSEILLE 9EME (13009), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 203 k€. 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 - ZEN EAT CONSEIL (SIREN 500290119)
Indicator 2020 2019 2015
Revenue 202 550 € 226 531 € 171 778 €
Net income -19 221 € 8 082 € 26 927 €
EBITDA 8 990 € 29 830 € 34 584 €
Net margin -9.5% 3.6% 15.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, ZEN EAT CONSEIL achieves revenue of 203 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +3.4%). Significant drop of -11% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 203 k€, 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 k€, representing 4.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-11%), EBITDA varies by -70%, reducing margin by 8.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -19 k€ (-9.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

202 550 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

202 550 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

8 990 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-17 911 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-19 221 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 102%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

101.821%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

30.135%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

-1.642%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

-18.698

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

57.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
ZEN EAT CONSEIL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
101.82 2020
2015
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.19
Q3: 69.72
Average +25 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of ZEN EAT CONSEIL (101.82) 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
30.14% 2020
2015
2019
2020
Q1: 10.17%
Med: 35.02%
Q3: 59.62%
Average -29 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of ZEN EAT CONSEIL (30.1%) 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
-18.7 years 2020
2015
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.16 years
Excellent -28 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of ZEN EAT CONSEIL (-18.70) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 184.68. 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 13.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

184.679

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

13.626

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
184.68 2020
2015
2019
2020
Q1: 149.47
Med: 235.31
Q3: 397.06
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of ZEN EAT CONSEIL (184.68) 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
13.63x 2020
2015
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.86x
Excellent +18 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of ZEN EAT CONSEIL (13.6x) 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: 157 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. The gap of 101 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 89 days of revenue, i.e. 50 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2020, WCR increased by +171%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

50 028 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

157 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

56 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

89 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ZEN EAT CONSEIL in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (36 transactions). This range of 25 968€ to 74 593€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
Indicative
25k€ 51k€ 74k€
51 278 € Range: 25 968€ - 74 593€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 36 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 ZEN EAT CONSEIL

What is the revenue of ZEN EAT CONSEIL ?

The revenue of ZEN EAT CONSEIL in 2020 is 203 k€.

Is ZEN EAT CONSEIL profitable?

ZEN EAT CONSEIL recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of ZEN EAT CONSEIL ?

The headquarters of ZEN EAT CONSEIL is located in MARSEILLE 9EME (13009), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of ZEN EAT CONSEIL ?

The tax return of ZEN EAT CONSEIL 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 ZEN EAT CONSEIL operate?

ZEN EAT CONSEIL operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.