ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD)
US48123V1026 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, ZD scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ZD was compared to 72 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. ZD has an average financial health and profitability rating. ZD is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make ZD suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ZD was profitable.
In the past year ZD had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ZD has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ZD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.18%, ZD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.61% of the companies in the same industry.
ZD's Return On Equity of 4.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZD outperforms 71.83% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.86%, ZD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ZD is significantly below the industry average of 11.15%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.18% | ||
| ROE | 4.28% | ||
| ROIC | 3.86% |
ROA(3y)5.39%
ROA(5y)5.3%
ROE(3y)10.26%
ROE(5y)11.97%
ROIC(3y)4.14%
ROIC(5y)3.51%
1.3 Margins
ZD's Profit Margin of 5.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZD outperforms 76.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ZD has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.82%, ZD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.28% of the companies in the same industry.
ZD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 85.08%, ZD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.87% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ZD has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.85% | ||
| GM | 85.08% |
OM growth 3Y5.16%
OM growth 5Y-7.25%
PM growth 3Y-38.35%
PM growth 5Y-21.95%
GM growth 3Y0.37%
GM growth 5Y0.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ZD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ZD has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ZD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
ZD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.18 indicates that ZD is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ZD has a better Altman-Z score (2.18) than 60.56% of its industry peers.
ZD has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.45. This is a neutral value as ZD would need 5.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.45, ZD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that ZD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.54, ZD is not doing good in the industry: 71.83% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.14%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.91 indicates that ZD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.91, ZD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.66% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.91 indicates that ZD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.91, ZD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ZD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.73%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.51% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.94% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.47% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.73%
EPS 3Y-9.05%
EPS 5Y-0.51%
EPS Q2Q%9.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.59%
Revenue growth 5Y2.47%
Sales Q2Q%3.69%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.61% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.64%
EPS Next 2Y9.9%
EPS Next 3Y10.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.4%
Revenue Next 2Y4.74%
Revenue Next 3Y5.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.97, the valuation of ZD can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ZD indicates a rather cheap valuation: ZD is cheaper than 85.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.20, ZD is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.69, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ZD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ZD indicates a rather cheap valuation: ZD is cheaper than 91.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. ZD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ZD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ZD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ZD is cheaper than 81.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ZD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ZD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.9%
EPS Next 3Y10.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for ZD!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
ZIFF DAVIS INC
NASDAQ:ZD (11/12/2024, 2:29:10 PM)
57.575
-1.42 (-2.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
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Market Cap2.58B
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| PE | 8.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.69 | ||
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PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)N/A
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 2.18% | ||
| ROE | 4.28% | ||
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| OM | 13.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.85% | ||
| GM | 85.08% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.37
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| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.91 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)4.73%
EPS 3Y-9.05%
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EPS Next Y9.64%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.59%
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