ZINC IT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ZINC IT is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de couverture par éléments. Based in LA ROCHELLE (17000), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 96 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - ZINC IT (SIREN 818532277)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 95 781 € 75 698 € 62 671 € 37 250 €
Net income -456 € 277 € 8 399 € -2 827 €
EBITDA -2 350 € 4 058 € 13 051 € 800 €
Net margin -0.5% 0.4% 13.4% -7.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, ZINC IT achieves revenue of 96 k€. Over the period 2017-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +37.0%. Vs 2019, growth of +27% (76 k€ -> 96 k€). After deducting consumption (44 k€), gross margin stands at 52 k€, i.e. a rate of 54%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -2 k€, representing -2.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+27%), EBITDA varies by -158%, reducing margin by 7.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -456 € (-0.5% 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

95 781 €

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

51 801 €

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

-2 350 €

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

-429 €

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

-456 €

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

-2.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 170%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 25%. 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

170.148%

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

24.511%

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

-2.48%

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

-8.162

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

42.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
ZINC IT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
170.15 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 5.77
Med: 29.8
Q3: 85.47
Average

In 2020, the debt ratio of ZINC IT (170.15) 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
24.51% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 17.05%
Med: 36.62%
Q3: 56.01%
Average

In 2020, the financial autonomy of ZINC IT (24.5%) 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
-8.16 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.37 years
Q3: 1.99 years
Excellent -51 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of ZINC IT (-8.16) 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 212.95. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

212.954

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

-1.149

Liquidity indicators evolution
ZINC IT

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
212.95 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 154.83
Med: 216.99
Q3: 309.39
Average -27 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of ZINC IT (212.95) 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
-1.15x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.27x
Q3: 1.98x
Average -27 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of ZINC IT (-1.1x) 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: 55 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 30 days. The company must finance 25 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 34 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 71 days of revenue, i.e. 19 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2020, WCR increased by +119%, 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

18 791 €

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

55 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

30 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

34 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

71 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ZINC IT

Positioning of ZINC IT in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de couverture par éléments

Valuation estimate

Based on 113 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ZINC IT is estimated at 14 854 € (range 9 658€ - 24 312€). 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 2020
113 transactions
9k€ 14k€ 24k€
14 854 € Range: 9 658€ - 24 312€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
95 781 € × 0.16x = 14 855 €
Range: 9 659€ - 24 312€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 113 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 ZINC IT

What is the revenue of ZINC IT ?

The revenue of ZINC IT in 2020 is 96 k€.

Is ZINC IT profitable?

ZINC IT recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of ZINC IT ?

The headquarters of ZINC IT is located in LA ROCHELLE (17000), in the department Charente-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of ZINC IT ?

The tax return of ZINC IT 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 ZINC IT operate?

ZINC IT operates in the sector Travaux de couverture par éléments (NAF code 43.91B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.