ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:Z • US98954M2008

63.03 USD
-3.13 (-4.73%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
63.01 USD
-0.02 (-0.03%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:25:22 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall Z gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated Z against 62 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • Z had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year Z had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years Z always reported negative net income.
  • Z had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

  • With a Return On Assets value of -0.56%, Z perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.64%, Z is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.23% of the companies in the same 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

  • Z has a Gross Margin of 74.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. Z outperforms 88.71% of its industry peers.
  • Z's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for Z so they could not be analyzed.
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.
  • Z has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, Z has more shares outstanding
  • Z has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 13.86 indicates that Z is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of Z (13.86) is better than 88.71% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 1.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. Z outperforms 85.48% 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 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 1.83
Altman-Z 13.86
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.44%
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

  • Z has a Current Ratio of 3.63. This indicates that Z is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Z has a better Current ratio (3.63) than 79.03% of its industry peers.
  • Z has a Quick Ratio of 3.63. This indicates that Z is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Z has a better Quick ratio (3.63) than 82.26% 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

  • Z shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.92%, which is quite good.
  • The Revenue has grown by 15.17% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, Z shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.00% on average per year.
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

  • Z is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.58% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, Z will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.16% on average per year.
EPS Next Y23.19%
EPS Next 2Y28.27%
EPS Next 3Y30.47%
EPS Next 5Y30.58%
Revenue Next Year15.85%
Revenue Next 2Y15.13%
Revenue Next 3Y14.47%
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 41.47 indicates a quite expensive valuation of Z.
  • 69.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than Z, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of Z to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.30), we can say Z is valued slightly more expensively.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.96 indicates a quite expensive valuation of Z.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, Z is valued a bit cheaper than 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Z's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.47
Fwd PE 27.96
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of Z is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, Z is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 102.39
EV/EBITDA 81.56
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as Z's earnings are expected to grow with 30.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.27%
EPS Next 3Y30.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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 4 / 10 to ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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 41.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.06.


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.