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CHEGG INC (CHGG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CHGG - US1630921096 - Common Stock

0.9372 USD
0 (-0.46%)
Last: 11/4/2025, 8:09:17 PM
0.94 USD
+0 (+0.3%)
After Hours: 11/4/2025, 8:09:17 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, CHGG scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CHGG was compared to 78 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. While CHGG seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. CHGG is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CHGG was profitable.
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.
In the past 5 years CHGG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

The Return On Assets of CHGG (-67.23%) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -172.25%, CHGG is doing worse than 75.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -67.23%
ROE -172.25%
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 has a better Gross Margin (65.03%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
CHGG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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 65.03%
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
CHGG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

CHGG has an Altman-Z score of -2.46. This is a bad value and indicates that CHGG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CHGG (-2.46) is worse than 74.36% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for CHGG. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 1.93
Altman-Z -2.46
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC2.53%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that CHGG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CHGG (0.90) is worse than 62.82% of its industry peers.
CHGG has a Quick Ratio of 0.90. 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 Quick ratio of CHGG (0.90) is worse than 60.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.9
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 -71.15% 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 -25.87% 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)-71.15%
EPS 3Y-16.17%
EPS 5Y-3.54%
EPS Q2Q%-58.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.34%
Revenue growth 5Y8.49%
Sales Q2Q%-35.57%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CHGG will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -47.15% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -18.59% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-103.02%
EPS Next 2Y-65.89%
EPS Next 3Y-47.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-37.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-28.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-18.59%
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.12, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CHGG.
96.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CHGG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CHGG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.60, the valuation of CHGG can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CHGG is valued cheaper than 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CHGG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.27), we can say CHGG is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.12
Fwd PE 10.6
CHGG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHGG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CHGG is valued cheaper than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
CHGG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CHGG is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.14
EV/EBITDA 3.12
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 -47.15% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-65.89%
EPS Next 3Y-47.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CHGG!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CHEGG INC

NYSE:CHGG (11/4/2025, 8:09:17 PM)

After market: 0.94 +0 (+0.3%)

0.9372

0 (-0.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Inst Owners49.45%
Inst Owner Change-0.81%
Ins Owners3.2%
Ins Owner Change-1.22%
Market Cap101.53M
Revenue(TTM)506.58M
Net Income(TTM)-271911000
Analysts45
Price Target0.84 (-10.37%)
Short Float %6.95%
Short Ratio1.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1252.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-3041.18%
Max EPS beat(2)535.73%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-623.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-3041.18%
Max EPS beat(4)535.73%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-311.19%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-203%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-149.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.84%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.84%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.11%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.28%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.21%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-212.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-280%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-15.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.12
Fwd PE 10.6
P/S 0.2
P/FCF 3.14
P/OCF 1.31
P/B 0.64
P/tB 0.68
EV/EBITDA 3.12
EPS(TTM)0.3
EY32.01%
EPS(NY)0.09
Fwd EY9.43%
FCF(TTM)0.3
FCFY31.83%
OCF(TTM)0.71
OCFY76.18%
SpS4.68
BVpS1.46
TBVpS1.38
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.14
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -67.23%
ROE -172.25%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 65.03%
FCFM 6.38%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 1.93
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 51.6%
Cap/Sales 8.89%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 803.51%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.9
Altman-Z -2.46
F-Score6
WACC2.53%
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)-71.15%
EPS 3Y-16.17%
EPS 5Y-3.54%
EPS Q2Q%-58.33%
EPS Next Y-103.02%
EPS Next 2Y-65.89%
EPS Next 3Y-47.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.34%
Revenue growth 5Y8.49%
Sales Q2Q%-35.57%
Revenue Next Year-37.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-28.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-18.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-106.77%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-17.47%
EBIT Next 3Y-1.51%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-80.78%
FCF growth 3Y-33.14%
FCF growth 5Y-6.71%
OCF growth 1Y-68.79%
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 7 / 10 to CHEGG INC (CHGG). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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.