ZHENG : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ZHENG is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers. Based in GRIGNY (91350), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 496 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 - ZHENG (SIREN 444026520)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 495 539 € 540 322 € 568 063 € 476 704 € 534 479 € 501 595 € 418 251 € 405 077 €
Net income 2 076 € -11 214 € 105 062 € 48 027 € 56 519 € 50 472 € -94 704 € -76 799 €
EBITDA -3 694 € -10 913 € 103 407 € 50 562 € 49 409 € 51 155 € -93 693 € -73 214 €
Net margin 0.4% -2.1% 18.5% 10.1% 10.6% 10.1% -22.6% -19.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, ZHENG achieves revenue of 496 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +2.9%). Slight decline of -8% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (243 k€), gross margin stands at 252 k€, i.e. a rate of 51%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -4 k€, representing -0.7% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2 k€, i.e. 0.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

495 539 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

252 293 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-3 694 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

2 076 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

2 076 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-0.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 122%. 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 repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 64.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

122.297%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

29.661%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

0.466%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

64.879

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

1.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
ZHENG

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
122.3 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.03
Med: 18.67
Q3: 75.45
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of ZHENG (122.30) 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
29.66% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 4.17%
Med: 30.41%
Q3: 56.54%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of ZHENG (29.7%) 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
64.88 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.93 years
Watch +6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of ZHENG (64.88) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 282.06. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

282.065

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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
282.06 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 132.02
Med: 227.72
Q3: 418.09
Good -15 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of ZHENG (282.06) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.31x
Average -26 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of ZHENG (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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 107 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 107 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 70 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 86 days of revenue, i.e. 119 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +145%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

118 820 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

107 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

70 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

86 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ZHENG

Positioning of ZHENG in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 100 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of ZHENG is estimated at 127 490 € (range 73 442€ - 244 688€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.42x (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 2023
100 transactions
73k€ 127k€ 244k€
127 490 € Range: 73 442€ - 244 688€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
495 539 € × 0.42x
Estimation 206 707 €
119 627€ - 394 684€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 076 € × 4.2x
Estimation 8 666 €
4 164€ - 19 696€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 100 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 ZHENG

What is the revenue of ZHENG ?

The revenue of ZHENG in 2023 is 496 k€.

Is ZHENG profitable?

Yes, ZHENG generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of ZHENG ?

The headquarters of ZHENG is located in GRIGNY (91350), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of ZHENG ?

The tax return of ZHENG 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 ZHENG operate?

ZHENG operates in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers (NAF code 47.78C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.