ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:Z - Nasdaq - US98954M2008 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, Z scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. Z was compared to 65 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. Z has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. While showing a medium growth rate, Z is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year Z was profitable.
In the past year Z had a positive cash flow from operations.
Z had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: Z reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -2.16%, Z perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Z has a Return On Equity (-2.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.16% | ||
| ROE | -2.86% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-2.95%
ROA(5y)-3.2%
ROE(3y)-5.21%
ROE(5y)-5.59%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 76.44%, Z belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Z's Gross Margin has declined 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 76.44% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y18.23%
GM growth 5Y-2.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Z does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Z has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Z has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for Z has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.59 indicates that Z is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Z has a better Altman-Z score (7.59) than 86.89% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of Z is 4.79, which is a neutral value as it means it would take Z, 4.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.79, Z belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Z has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Z's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.14 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. Z outperforms 72.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.59 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.13 indicates that Z has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Z has a Current ratio of 3.13. This is in the better half of the industry: Z outperforms 73.77% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.13 indicates that Z has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Z has a better Quick ratio (3.13) than 78.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
Z shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.56%.
Measured over the past years, Z shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.63% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, Z shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.12% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.84% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.56%
EPS 3Y52.23%
EPS 5Y26.63%
EPS Q2Q%6.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.12%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.84%
Sales Q2Q%17.14%
3.2 Future
Z is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 29.13% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, Z will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.76% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.18%
EPS Next 2Y22.82%
EPS Next 3Y25.11%
EPS Next 5Y29.13%
Revenue Next Year15.5%
Revenue Next 2Y14.9%
Revenue Next 3Y14.65%
Revenue Next 5Y13.76%
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 stable.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Z is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 60.06.
Z's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. Z is cheaper than 60.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Z's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.29.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.76, the valuation of Z can be described as expensive.
72.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than Z, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of Z to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.44), we can say Z is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Z's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of Z indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: Z is cheaper than 68.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 83.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 954.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as Z's earnings are expected to grow with 25.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)7.34
PEG (5Y)2.26
EPS Next 2Y22.82%
EPS Next 3Y25.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for Z!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
ZILLOW GROUP INC - C
NASDAQ:Z (1/21/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
After market: 78.1 +0.02 (+0.03%)78.08
+0.22 (+0.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.43%
Inst Owner Change-0.1%
Ins Owners2.17%
Ins Owner Change8.58%
Market Cap18.59B
Analysts75
Price Target82.09 (5.14%)
Short Float %21.14%
Short Ratio3.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)29.72%
Min EPS beat(2)17.36%
Max EPS beat(2)42.09%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)34.18%
Min EPS beat(4)8.93%
Max EPS beat(4)68.35%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)88.39%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)94.54%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)40.69%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.19%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.19%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.59%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.16%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)-17.14%
PT rev (1m)7.37%
PT rev (3m)33.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.97%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.76 | ||
| P/S | 8.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 83.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 47.42 | ||
| P/B | 3.99 | ||
| P/tB | 11.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 954.77 |
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY1.66%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY2.45%
FCF(TTM)0.93
FCFY1.19%
OCF(TTM)1.65
OCFY2.11%
SpS9.06
BVpS19.56
TBVpS6.83
PEG (NY)7.34
PEG (5Y)2.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.16% | ||
| ROE | -2.86% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 76.44% | ||
| FCFM | 10.3% |
ROA(3y)-2.95%
ROA(5y)-3.2%
ROE(3y)-5.21%
ROE(5y)-5.59%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 3Y18.23%
GM growth 5Y-2.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.79 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 37.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 2305.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.59 |
F-Score6
WACC8.58%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)85.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.66%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.56%
EPS 3Y52.23%
EPS 5Y26.63%
EPS Q2Q%6.06%
EPS Next Y8.18%
EPS Next 2Y22.82%
EPS Next 3Y25.11%
EPS Next 5Y29.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.12%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.84%
Sales Q2Q%17.14%
Revenue Next Year15.5%
Revenue Next 2Y14.9%
Revenue Next 3Y14.65%
Revenue Next 5Y13.76%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year287.97%
EBIT Next 3Y73.61%
EBIT Next 5Y47.96%
FCF growth 1Y-94.54%
FCF growth 3Y-15.72%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-90.68%
OCF growth 3Y-5.85%
OCF growth 5Y146.37%