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ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

69.565 USD
+1.56 (+2.3%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 8:00:03 PM
69.57 USD
+0 (+0.01%)
After Hours: 1/26/2026, 8:00:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, Z scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. Z was compared to 62 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. Z has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. 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.
  • Z had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Z has a Return On Equity (-0.64%) which 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 88.71% 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.
  • Z has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Z has more shares outstanding than it did 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 14.24 indicates that Z is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of Z (14.24) is better than 90.32% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of Z is 1.83, which is an excellent value as it means it would take Z, only 1.83 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
  • Z has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Z has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.05) than 77.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 1.83
Altman-Z 14.24
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.47%
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.
  • The Current ratio of Z (3.63) is better 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.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.63, Z belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.26% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
  • Z shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.00% yearly.
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
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 45.77, Z can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • 69.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than Z, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. Z is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.86 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 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.77
Fwd PE 30.86
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.
  • 62.90% 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 113.01
EV/EBITDA 84.14
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • Z's earnings are expected to grow with 30.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.97
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.27%
EPS Next 3Y30.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • Z does not give a dividend.
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 45.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.37.


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.