ZEPHYR WEB : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ZEPHYR WEB is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Tierce maintenance de systèmes et d’applications informatiques. Based in CAEN (14000), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 1.2 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - ZEPHYR WEB (SIREN 533687554)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 1 152 391 € 707 729 €
Net income 211 533 € -2 862 €
EBITDA 120 599 € 35 949 €
Net margin 18.4% -0.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, ZEPHYR WEB achieves revenue of 1.2 M€. Vs 2016, growth of +63% (708 k€ -> 1.2 M€). After deducting consumption (5 k€), gross margin stands at 1.1 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 121 k€, representing 10.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 212 k€, i.e. 18.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 152 391 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 147 843 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

120 599 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

108 324 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

211 533 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 19%. 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 25%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. 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 19.1% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

18.901%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

24.916%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

19.109%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

47.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
18.9 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.31
Q3: 33.21
Average -16 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of ZEPHYR WEB (18.90) 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
24.92% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 9.68%
Med: 34.13%
Q3: 57.12%
Average +16 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of ZEPHYR WEB (24.9%) 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
0.01 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.76 years
Average -25 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of ZEPHYR WEB (0.01) 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 124.50. 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 16.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

124.501

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

16.717

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
124.5 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 126.27
Med: 197.22
Q3: 329.47
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In 2017, the liquidity ratio of ZEPHYR WEB (124.50) 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
16.72x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.4x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of ZEPHYR WEB (16.7x) 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: 39 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 285 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 246 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 32 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 170 days of revenue, i.e. 543 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

542 684 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

39 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

285 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

32 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

170 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ZEPHYR WEB

Positioning of ZEPHYR WEB in its sector

Comparison with sector Tierce maintenance de systèmes et d’applications informatiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 215 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ZEPHYR WEB is estimated at 176 796 € (range 78 979€ - 544 841€). With an EBITDA of 120 599€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
215 transactions
78k€ 176k€ 544k€
176 796 € Range: 78 979€ - 544 841€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
120 599 € × 1.0x
Estimation 117 783 €
44 487€ - 520 512€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 152 391 € × 0.16x
Estimation 184 974 €
99 220€ - 337 884€
Net Income Multiple 20%
211 533 € × 1.5x
Estimation 312 065 €
134 850€ - 916 100€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 215 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 ZEPHYR WEB

What is the revenue of ZEPHYR WEB ?

The revenue of ZEPHYR WEB in 2017 is 1.2 M€.

Is ZEPHYR WEB profitable?

Yes, ZEPHYR WEB generated a net profit of 212 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of ZEPHYR WEB ?

The headquarters of ZEPHYR WEB is located in CAEN (14000), in the department Calvados.

Where to find the tax return of ZEPHYR WEB ?

The tax return of ZEPHYR WEB 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 ZEPHYR WEB operate?

ZEPHYR WEB operates in the sector Tierce maintenance de systèmes et d’applications informatiques (NAF code 62.02B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.