ZF SERVICES FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
ZF SERVICES FRANCE is a French company
founded 126 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles.
Based in PUTEAUX (92800),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 97.5 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - ZF SERVICES FRANCE (SIREN 309072577)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
97 504 707 €
92 774 350 €
48 110 534 €
48 860 070 €
47 207 638 €
56 957 651 €
62 613 354 €
67 500 134 €
65 718 767 €
Net income
1 770 651 €
3 039 612 €
6 267 168 €
781 105 €
-6 439 955 €
-864 366 €
-1 875 375 €
338 316 €
1 302 447 €
EBITDA
2 819 200 €
2 087 544 €
-1 864 575 €
-2 471 068 €
-738 090 €
-983 184 €
-855 726 €
986 616 €
1 605 073 €
Net margin
1.8%
3.3%
13.0%
1.6%
-13.6%
-1.5%
-3.0%
0.5%
2.0%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, ZF SERVICES FRANCE achieves revenue of 97.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.1%. Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (72.3 M€), gross margin stands at 25.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 26%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.8 M€, representing 2.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.8 M€, i.e. 1.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
97 504 707 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
25 231 291 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
2 819 200 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
2 013 556 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
1 770 651 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
2.9%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 18%. 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 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. 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 1.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
17.9%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
23.531%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
1.49%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
1.231
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.174
18.913
45.332
67.712
-196.242
-53.639
28.696
1.973
17.9
Financial autonomy
39.341
31.654
23.783
25.627
-6.015
-1.78
28.052
41.884
23.531
Repayment capacity
0.012
1.63
45.19
-4.694
-2.635
-0.053
-0.586
0.179
1.231
Cash flow / Revenue
2.198%
1.408%
0.101%
-1.376%
-1.608%
-5.115%
-6.122%
2.049%
1.49%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
17.92024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.26
Med: 13.62
Q3: 52.91
Average
In 2024, the debt ratio of ZF SERVICES FRANCE (17.90) 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
23.53%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.3%
Med: 41.67%
Q3: 60.11%
Average-10 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of ZF SERVICES FRANCE (23.5%) 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
1.23 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 1.87 years
Average+40 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of ZF SERVICES FRANCE (1.23) 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 145.38. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
145.384
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
0.089
Liquidity indicators evolution ZF SERVICES FRANCE
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
163.376
156.694
166.27
195.014
163.657
127.501
184.82
187.222
145.384
Interest coverage
0.742
2.246
-2.155
-1.64
-2.859
-0.358
-0.231
0.35
0.089
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
145.382024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 145.43
Med: 206.86
Q3: 309.41
Average-16 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ZF SERVICES FRANCE (145.38) 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
0.09x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 10.11x
Average
In 2024, the interest coverage of ZF SERVICES FRANCE (0.1x) 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: 73 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 69 days. The company must finance 4 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 106 days of revenue, i.e. 28.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +79%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
28 595 205 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
73 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
69 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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 (2024)
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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
106 j
WCR and payment terms evolution ZF SERVICES FRANCE
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
16 001 205 €
16 093 382 €
17 445 333 €
13 509 785 €
10 118 485 €
7 593 343 €
16 536 553 €
28 271 128 €
28 595 205 €
Inventory turnover (days)
43
40
27
32
37
5
1
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
60
62
69
62
69
63
74
72
73
Supplier payment term (days)
54
54
63
37
44
50
60
42
69
Positioning of ZF SERVICES FRANCE in its sector
Comparison with sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles
Valuation estimate
Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (29 transactions).
This range of 8 542 945€ to 30 974 000€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2024
Indicative
8542k€20216k€30974k€
20 216 616 €Range: 8 542 945€ - 30 974 000€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 29 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 ZF SERVICES FRANCE
What is the revenue of ZF SERVICES FRANCE ?
The revenue of ZF SERVICES FRANCE in 2024 is 97.5 M€.
Is ZF SERVICES FRANCE profitable?
Yes, ZF SERVICES FRANCE generated a net profit of 1.8 M€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of ZF SERVICES FRANCE ?
The headquarters of ZF SERVICES FRANCE is located in PUTEAUX (92800), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.
Where to find the tax return of ZF SERVICES FRANCE ?
The tax return of ZF SERVICES FRANCE 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 ZF SERVICES FRANCE operate?
ZF SERVICES FRANCE operates in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles (NAF code 45.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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