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ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:Z - US98954M2008 - Common Stock

71.17 USD
+4.16 (+6.21%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:06:40 PM
71.5 USD
+0.33 (+0.46%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:06:40 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to Z. Z was compared to 63 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. Z has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. 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.
In the past year Z had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 2015 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 50.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Z's Return On Equity of -0.64% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. Z outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2 -4 -6 -8

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Gross Margin value of 74.87%, Z belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of Z has grown nicely.
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 2015 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, Z has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for Z has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for Z has been reduced compared to a year ago.
Z Yearly Shares OutstandingZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 14.05 indicates that Z is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of Z (14.05) is better than 95.24% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.83, Z belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05 indicates that Z is not too dependend on debt financing.
Z has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.05) than 79.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 1.83
Altman-Z 14.05
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.35%
Z Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.63, Z belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.54% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Quick ratio of 3.63. This is amongst the best in the industry. Z outperforms 85.71% 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 2015 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

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 Y22.85%
EPS Next 2Y27.79%
EPS Next 3Y29.97%
EPS Next 5Y30.58%
Revenue Next Year15.76%
Revenue Next 2Y14.95%
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 2014 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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 46.82, the valuation of Z can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, Z is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of Z to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.45), we can say Z is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.81 indicates a quite expensive valuation of Z.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, Z is valued a bit cheaper than 74.60% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. Z is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.82
Fwd PE 31.81
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 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 115.72
EV/EBITDA 82.84
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 29.97% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.79%
EPS Next 3Y29.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

ZILLOW GROUP INC - C

NASDAQ:Z (11/21/2025, 8:06:40 PM)

After market: 71.5 +0.33 (+0.46%)

71.17

+4.16 (+6.21%)

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 Owners95.68%
Inst Owner Change4.04%
Ins Owners6.45%
Ins Owner Change-6.98%
Market Cap17.24B
Revenue(TTM)2.48B
Net Income(TTM)-32.00M
Analysts74.19
Price Target90.67 (27.4%)
Short Float %8.11%
Short Ratio4.61
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)-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)15.83%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)58.09%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)70.28%
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)1.16%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.19%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.77%
PT rev (1m)0.42%
PT rev (3m)8.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.82
Fwd PE 31.81
P/S 6.94
P/FCF 115.72
P/OCF 41.25
P/B 3.45
P/tB 9.09
EV/EBITDA 82.84
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY2.14%
EPS(NY)2.24
Fwd EY3.14%
FCF(TTM)0.62
FCFY0.86%
OCF(TTM)1.73
OCFY2.42%
SpS10.25
BVpS20.61
TBVpS7.83
PEG (NY)2.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number26.55
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 14.05
F-Score7
WACC8.35%
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 Y22.85%
EPS Next 2Y27.79%
EPS Next 3Y29.97%
EPS Next 5Y30.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-35.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-4%
Sales Q2Q%16.35%
Revenue Next Year15.76%
Revenue Next 2Y14.95%
Revenue Next 3Y14.6%
Revenue Next 5Y14.16%
EBIT growth 1Y57.94%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year428.57%
EBIT Next 3Y95.63%
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 for Z stock?

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


How profitable is ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) stock?

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) is 46.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.45.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for Z stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) is expected to grow by 22.85% in the next year.