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ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:Z - US98954M2008 - Common Stock

68.75 USD
-1.2 (-1.72%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM
68.75 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, Z scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. Z was compared to 63 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for Z as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. Z is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year Z was profitable.
Z had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years Z always reported negative net income.
Of the past 5 years Z 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
Z Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.56%, Z is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of Z (-0.64%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.56%
ROE -0.64%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-1.95%
ROA(5y)-2.59%
ROE(3y)-2.68%
ROE(5y)-4.27%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
Z Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2 -4 -6 -8

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.87%, Z belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Z's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Z does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 74.87%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y42.3%
GM growth 5Y9.85%
Z Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Z does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for Z has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for Z has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, Z has an improved debt to assets ratio.
Z Yearly Shares OutstandingZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
Z Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 14.39 indicates that Z is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Z has a Altman-Z score of 14.39. This is amongst the best in the industry. Z outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
Z has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.83. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.83 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Z has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.83) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05 indicates that Z is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.05, Z is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 1.83
Altman-Z 14.39
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.41%
Z Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.63 indicates that Z has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of Z (3.63) is better than 79.37% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.63 indicates that Z has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Z has a better Quick ratio (3.63) than 82.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.63
Quick Ratio 3.63
Z Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.92% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, Z shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.17% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.00% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-35.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-4%
Sales Q2Q%16.35%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 30.58% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Z is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.24%
EPS Next 2Y28.2%
EPS Next 3Y30.34%
EPS Next 5Y30.58%
Revenue Next Year15.85%
Revenue Next 2Y15.16%
Revenue Next 3Y14.6%
Revenue Next 5Y14.16%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
Z Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2B 4B 6B 8B
Z Yearly EPS VS EstimatesZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 45.23, the valuation of Z can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, Z is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, Z is valued quite expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.54 indicates a quite expensive valuation of Z.
Z's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. Z is cheaper than 74.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Z is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.23
Fwd PE 30.54
Z Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as Z.
63.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than Z, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 111.68
EV/EBITDA 85.18
Z Per share dataZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates Z does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as Z's earnings are expected to grow with 30.34% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.95
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.2%
EPS Next 3Y30.34%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

ZILLOW GROUP INC - C

NASDAQ:Z (1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 68.75 0 (0%)

68.75

-1.2 (-1.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners99.3%
Inst Owner Change0.29%
Ins Owners6.41%
Ins Owner Change-5.9%
Market Cap16.64B
Revenue(TTM)2.48B
Net Income(TTM)-32.00M
Analysts74.67
Price Target88.74 (29.08%)
Short Float %6.59%
Short Ratio4.2
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.26%
Max EPS beat(2)0.18%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.26%
Max EPS beat(4)8.47%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)15.44%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)56.38%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)88.61%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.78%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.15%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.22%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.23
Fwd PE 30.54
P/S 6.7
P/FCF 111.68
P/OCF 39.81
P/B 3.33
P/tB 8.78
EV/EBITDA 85.18
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY2.21%
EPS(NY)2.25
Fwd EY3.27%
FCF(TTM)0.62
FCFY0.9%
OCF(TTM)1.73
OCFY2.51%
SpS10.26
BVpS20.62
TBVpS7.83
PEG (NY)1.95
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number26.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.56%
ROE -0.64%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 74.87%
FCFM 6%
ROA(3y)-1.95%
ROA(5y)-2.59%
ROE(3y)-2.68%
ROE(5y)-4.27%
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 3Y42.3%
GM growth 5Y9.85%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 1.83
Debt/EBITDA 1.57
Cap/Depr 102.28%
Cap/Sales 10.83%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 241.62%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.63
Quick Ratio 3.63
Altman-Z 14.39
F-Score7
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)73.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.56%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25.71%
EPS Next Y23.24%
EPS Next 2Y28.2%
EPS Next 3Y30.34%
EPS Next 5Y30.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-35.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-4%
Sales Q2Q%16.35%
Revenue Next Year15.85%
Revenue Next 2Y15.16%
Revenue Next 3Y14.6%
Revenue Next 5Y14.16%
EBIT growth 1Y57.94%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year433.87%
EBIT Next 3Y94.02%
EBIT Next 5Y58.6%
FCF growth 1Y-21.99%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y18.75%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

ZILLOW GROUP INC - C / Z FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to Z.


What is the valuation status of ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of Z stock?

ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for Z stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) is 45.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.33.


What is the financial health of ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) stock?

The financial health rating of ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) is 8 / 10.