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ZD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. ZD has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ZD is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. This makes ZD very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ZD was profitable.
ZD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ZD has always been profitable.
ZD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ZD (3.19%) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.17%, ZD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.86% of the companies in the same industry.
ZD has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: ZD outperforms 67.14% of its industry peers.
ZD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.24%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.29%) for ZD is above the 3 year average (4.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.19% | ||
| ROE | 6.17% | ||
| ROIC | 4.29% |
ROA(3y)1.57%
ROA(5y)4.39%
ROE(3y)3.01%
ROE(5y)9.34%
ROIC(3y)4.24%
ROIC(5y)3.97%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ZD (7.62%) is better than 74.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ZD has declined.
ZD's Operating Margin of 13.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZD outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
ZD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 86.50%, ZD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.14% of the companies in the same industry.
ZD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.62% | ||
| GM | 86.5% |
OM growth 3Y-2.32%
OM growth 5Y11.07%
PM growth 3Y-49.55%
PM growth 5Y-26.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.39%
GM growth 5Y0.85%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ZD is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ZD has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ZD has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ZD has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.80, we must say that ZD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.80, ZD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
ZD has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.32. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ZD would need 3.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ZD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.32. This is in the better half of the industry: ZD outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
ZD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.48, ZD is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC8.57%
2.3 Liquidity
ZD has a Current Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that ZD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.61, ZD is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.43% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.61 indicates that ZD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ZD has a Quick ratio of 1.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ZD outperforms 41.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ZD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.67%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.19% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, ZD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.70% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.94% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.67%
EPS 3Y-9.84%
EPS 5Y-1.19%
EPS Q2Q%7.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.94%
Sales Q2Q%2.87%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.07% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, ZD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.93%
EPS Next 2Y6.95%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.23, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ZD.
91.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ZD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, ZD is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.61 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ZD.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ZD is valued cheaper than 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ZD to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say ZD is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
91.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ZD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
97.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ZD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ZD's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
ZD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.95%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ZD does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
35.15
-0.43 (-1.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners114.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change0.51%
Market Cap1.39B
Revenue(TTM)1.46B
Net Income(TTM)111.07M
Analysts77.33
Price Target44.3 (26.03%)
Short Float %11.93%
Short Ratio6.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.25%
Max EPS beat(2)1.49%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.23%
Max EPS beat(4)1.49%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.96%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.09%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.14%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.14%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.05%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.68%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.71 | ||
| P/B | 0.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.13 |
EPS(TTM)6.72
EY19.12%
EPS(NY)7.63
Fwd EY21.71%
FCF(TTM)6.61
FCFY18.81%
OCF(TTM)9.47
OCFY26.95%
SpS36.9
BVpS45.54
TBVpS-4.62
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number82.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.19% | ||
| ROE | 6.17% | ||
| ROCE | 6.95% | ||
| ROIC | 4.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.53% | ||
| OM | 13.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.62% | ||
| GM | 86.5% | ||
| FCFM | 17.92% |
ROA(3y)1.57%
ROA(5y)4.39%
ROE(3y)3.01%
ROE(5y)9.34%
ROIC(3y)4.24%
ROIC(5y)3.97%
ROICexc(3y)5.44%
ROICexc(5y)5.07%
ROICexgc(3y)37.52%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.87%
ROCE(5y)6.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.29%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.96%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.52%
OM growth 3Y-2.32%
OM growth 5Y11.07%
PM growth 3Y-49.55%
PM growth 5Y-26.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.39%
GM growth 5Y0.85%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 49% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.58 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 235.14% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
F-Score9
WACC8.57%
ROIC/WACC0.5
Cap/Depr(3y)47.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.9%
Profit Quality(3y)440.1%
Profit Quality(5y)331.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.67%
EPS 3Y-9.84%
EPS 5Y-1.19%
EPS Q2Q%7.32%
EPS Next Y4.93%
EPS Next 2Y6.95%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.94%
Sales Q2Q%2.87%
Revenue Next Year3.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.97%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.66%
EBIT growth 5Y17.66%
EBIT Next Year24.05%
EBIT Next 3Y9.89%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y60.13%
FCF growth 3Y-11.02%
FCF growth 5Y-3.66%
OCF growth 1Y38.09%
OCF growth 3Y-8.91%
OCF growth 5Y-1.1%
ZIFF DAVIS INC / ZD FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ZD.
What is the valuation status for ZD stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ZIFF DAVIS INC?
ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ZD stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) is 5.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.77.
Can you provide the financial health for ZD stock?
The financial health rating of ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) is 5 / 10.