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CHEGG INC (CHGG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CHGG - US1630921096 - Common Stock

0.8883 USD
-0.06 (-6.47%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 4:20:19 PM
0.9101 USD
+0.02 (+2.45%)
After Hours: 12/22/2025, 4:20:19 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

CHGG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 77 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. The financial health of CHGG is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. CHGG is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CHGG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CHGG had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CHGG reported negative net income in multiple years.
CHGG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CHGG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCHGG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M

1.2 Ratios

CHGG has a worse Return On Assets (-20.29%) than 70.13% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -52.54%, CHGG is doing worse than 67.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -20.29%
ROE -52.54%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-28.15%
ROA(5y)-16.96%
ROE(3y)-135.99%
ROE(5y)-81.82%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CHGG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHGG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

1.3 Margins

CHGG's Gross Margin of 63.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHGG outperforms 76.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHGG has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for CHGG so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 63.25%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.79%
GM growth 5Y-1.8%
CHGG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHGG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CHGG does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for CHGG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CHGG has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CHGG is higher compared to a year ago.
CHGG Yearly Shares OutstandingCHGG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CHGG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCHGG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -2.67, we must say that CHGG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -2.67, CHGG is not doing good in the industry: 75.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CHGG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 8.14
Altman-Z -2.67
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC2.44%
CHGG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHGG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

CHGG has a Current Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that CHGG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CHGG (0.95) is worse than 61.04% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that CHGG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CHGG has a Quick ratio (0.95) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.95
CHGG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHGG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CHGG have decreased strongly by -77.89% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CHGG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.54% on average per year.
The Revenue for CHGG has decreased by -32.37% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, CHGG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.49% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-77.89%
EPS 3Y-16.17%
EPS 5Y-3.54%
EPS Q2Q%-100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-32.37%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.34%
Revenue growth 5Y8.49%
Sales Q2Q%-43.08%

3.2 Future

CHGG is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -34.44% yearly.
CHGG is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -21.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y-108.05%
EPS Next 2Y-88.42%
EPS Next 3Y-34.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-39.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-31.51%
Revenue Next 3Y-21.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CHGG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHGG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
CHGG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCHGG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.23, the valuation of CHGG can be described as very cheap.
CHGG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CHGG is cheaper than 93.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.39, CHGG is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 87.09, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CHGG.
CHGG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. CHGG is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.23
Fwd PE 87.09
CHGG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHGG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CHGG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CHGG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CHGG is cheaper than 77.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.64
EV/EBITDA 0.54
CHGG Per share dataCHGG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CHGG's earnings are expected to decrease with -34.44% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-88.42%
EPS Next 3Y-34.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CHGG!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CHEGG INC

NYSE:CHGG (12/22/2025, 4:20:19 PM)

After market: 0.9101 +0.02 (+2.45%)

0.8883

-0.06 (-6.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners48.77%
Inst Owner Change-3.02%
Ins Owners8.08%
Ins Owner Change29.36%
Market Cap97.06M
Revenue(TTM)447.73M
Net Income(TTM)-76.74M
Analysts45
Price Target0.84 (-5.44%)
Short Float %5.57%
Short Ratio1.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)317.87%
Min EPS beat(2)100%
Max EPS beat(2)535.73%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-602.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-3041.18%
Max EPS beat(4)535.73%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-298.87%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-198.94%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)-143.14%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.02%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.84%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.1%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.11%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.42%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-31.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-166.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)-166.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-15.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.23
Fwd PE 87.09
P/S 0.22
P/FCF 12.64
P/OCF 2.28
P/B 0.66
P/tB 0.7
EV/EBITDA 0.54
EPS(TTM)0.21
EY23.64%
EPS(NY)0.01
Fwd EY1.15%
FCF(TTM)0.07
FCFY7.91%
OCF(TTM)0.39
OCFY43.92%
SpS4.1
BVpS1.34
TBVpS1.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.51
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -20.29%
ROE -52.54%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 63.25%
FCFM 1.72%
ROA(3y)-28.15%
ROA(5y)-16.96%
ROE(3y)-135.99%
ROE(5y)-81.82%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.79%
GM growth 5Y-1.8%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 8.14
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 42.09%
Cap/Sales 7.8%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 195.07%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.95
Altman-Z -2.67
F-Score7
WACC2.44%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)92.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)128.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-77.89%
EPS 3Y-16.17%
EPS 5Y-3.54%
EPS Q2Q%-100%
EPS Next Y-108.05%
EPS Next 2Y-88.42%
EPS Next 3Y-34.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-32.37%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.34%
Revenue growth 5Y8.49%
Sales Q2Q%-43.08%
Revenue Next Year-39.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-31.51%
Revenue Next 3Y-21.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-486.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-15.83%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-95.25%
FCF growth 3Y-33.14%
FCF growth 5Y-6.71%
OCF growth 1Y-82.44%
OCF growth 3Y-22.9%
OCF growth 5Y2%

CHEGG INC / CHGG FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CHGG.


What is the valuation status of CHEGG INC (CHGG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CHEGG INC (CHGG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is CHEGG INC (CHGG) stock?

CHEGG INC (CHGG) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


How financially healthy is CHEGG INC?

The financial health rating of CHEGG INC (CHGG) is 4 / 10.