ZIP EXHIBITS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ZIP EXHIBITS is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées de design. Based in GRASSE (06130), this company of category PME shows in 2014 a revenue of 253 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 - ZIP EXHIBITS (SIREN 480096080)
Indicator 2014 2013
Revenue 252 837 € 334 298 €
Net income 19 670 € 33 214 €
EBITDA 11 380 € 40 550 €
Net margin 7.8% 9.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2014, ZIP EXHIBITS achieves revenue of 253 k€. Significant drop of -24% vs 2013. After deducting consumption (37 k€), gross margin stands at 216 k€, i.e. a rate of 85%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 11 k€, representing 4.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-24%), EBITDA varies by -72%, reducing margin by 7.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 20 k€, i.e. 7.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2014) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

252 837 €

Gross margin (2014) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

216 052 €

EBITDA (2014) ?
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

11 380 €

EBIT (2014) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

8 712 €

Net income (2014) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

19 670 €

EBITDA margin (2014) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 52%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 37%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2014) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

51.838%

Financial autonomy (2014) ?
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

37.193%

Cash flow / Revenue (2014) ?
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

8.849%

Repayment capacity (2014) ?
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

1.06

Asset age ratio (2014) ?
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

42.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
ZIP EXHIBITS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
51.84 2014
2013
2014
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.79
Q3: 62.22
Average -5 pts over 2 years

In 2014, the debt ratio of ZIP EXHIBITS (51.84) 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
37.19% 2014
2013
2014
Q1: 5.22%
Med: 27.97%
Q3: 55.86%
Good +33 pts over 2 years

In 2014, the financial autonomy of ZIP EXHIBITS (37.2%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
1.06 years 2014
2013
2014
Q1: -0.03 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.37 years
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In 2014, the repayment capacity of ZIP EXHIBITS (1.06) 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 230.32. 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 1.0x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2014) ?
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

230.324

Interest coverage (2014) ?
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

1.011

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
230.32 2014
2013
2014
Q1: 94.21
Med: 141.73
Q3: 264.06
Good +33 pts over 2 years

In 2014, the liquidity ratio of ZIP EXHIBITS (230.32) 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
1.01x 2014
2013
2014
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.29x
Good -6 pts over 2 years

In 2014, the interest coverage of ZIP EXHIBITS (1.0x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 14 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 15 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 1 days. Overall, WCR represents 13 days of revenue, i.e. 9 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2014) ?
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

8 981 €

Customer credit (2014) ?
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

14 j

Supplier credit (2014) ?
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

15 j

Inventory turnover (2014) ?
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 (2014) ?
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

13 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ZIP EXHIBITS

Positioning of ZIP EXHIBITS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités spécialisées de design

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (47 transactions). This range of 45 435€ to 152 012€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2014
Indicative
45k€ 85k€ 152k€
85 642 € Range: 45 435€ - 152 012€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 47 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 ZIP EXHIBITS

What is the revenue of ZIP EXHIBITS ?

The revenue of ZIP EXHIBITS in 2014 is 253 k€.

Is ZIP EXHIBITS profitable?

Yes, ZIP EXHIBITS generated a net profit of 20 k€ in 2014.

Where is the headquarters of ZIP EXHIBITS ?

The headquarters of ZIP EXHIBITS is located in GRASSE (06130), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of ZIP EXHIBITS ?

The tax return of ZIP EXHIBITS 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 ZIP EXHIBITS operate?

ZIP EXHIBITS operates in the sector Activités spécialisées de design (NAF code 74.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.