ZETA INGENIERIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ZETA INGENIERIE is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses. Based in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13100), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 275 k€. 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

Financial history - ZETA INGENIERIE (SIREN 842184574)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 275 445 € 12 500 € N/C
Net income 150 635 € -33 786 € -873 €
EBITDA 193 366 € -32 166 € -18 021 €
Net margin 54.7% -270.3% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, ZETA INGENIERIE achieves revenue of 275 k€. Over the period 2020-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +2103.6%. Vs 2020, growth of +2104% (12 k€ -> 275 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 275 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 193 k€, representing 70.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +327.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 151 k€, i.e. 54.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

275 445 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

275 445 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

193 366 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

187 698 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

150 635 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

69.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 86%. 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 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 56.4% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.754%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

85.795%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

56.374%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.174

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

88.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
ZETA INGENIERIE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.75 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.26
Q3: 65.01
Good -43 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of ZETA INGENIERIE (1.75) 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
85.8% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 4.55%
Med: 34.48%
Q3: 64.36%
Excellent +15 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of ZETA INGENIERIE (85.8%) 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.

Repayment capacity
0.17 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.69 years
Average +31 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of ZETA INGENIERIE (0.17) 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 126.22. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

126.218

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
126.22 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 139.97
Med: 254.23
Q3: 496.51
Watch

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of ZETA INGENIERIE (126.22) 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 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.38x
Average

In 2021, the interest coverage of ZETA INGENIERIE (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: 47 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 1 days. The gap of 46 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-219 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-167 716 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

47 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

1 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

-219 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ZETA INGENIERIE

Positioning of ZETA INGENIERIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ZETA INGENIERIE is estimated at 511 192 € (range 122 761€ - 845 871€). With an EBITDA of 193 366€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2021
98 tx
122k€ 511k€ 845k€
511 192 € Range: 122 761€ - 845 871€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
193 366 € × 3.5x
Estimation 669 867 €
166 916€ - 1 098 163€
Revenue Multiple 30%
275 445 € × 0.36x
Estimation 100 120 €
32 876€ - 169 408€
Net Income Multiple 20%
150 635 € × 4.9x
Estimation 731 115 €
147 205€ - 1 229 836€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 ZETA INGENIERIE

What is the revenue of ZETA INGENIERIE ?

The revenue of ZETA INGENIERIE in 2021 is 275 k€.

Is ZETA INGENIERIE profitable?

Yes, ZETA INGENIERIE generated a net profit of 151 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of ZETA INGENIERIE ?

The headquarters of ZETA INGENIERIE is located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13100), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of ZETA INGENIERIE ?

The tax return of ZETA INGENIERIE 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 ZETA INGENIERIE operate?

ZETA INGENIERIE operates in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses (NAF code 74.90B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.