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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ZD. ZD was compared to 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
ZD had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ZD had a positive cash flow from operations.
ZD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ZD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.19%, ZD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
ZD's Return On Equity of 6.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZD outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ZD (4.29%) is better than 67.14% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ZD is significantly below the industry average of 14.04%.
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 72.86% of its industry peers.
ZD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ZD has a Operating Margin of 13.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: ZD outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
ZD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 86.50%, ZD belongs to the top 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ZD is destroying value.
ZD has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ZD has less shares outstanding
ZD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.79, we must say that ZD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.79, ZD is doing good in 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.32, ZD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
ZD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.48, ZD is doing worse than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC8.61%
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 doing worse than 60.00% 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 in the lower half of the industry: ZD underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.67% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.19% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.70% in the past year.
ZD shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.94% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, ZD will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.07% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.22% on average over the next years.
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
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.24, the valuation of ZD can be described as very cheap.
90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ZD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
ZD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.62, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ZD.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ZD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ZD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.93.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.62 |
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.
ZD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ZD is cheaper than 98.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of ZD 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% |
35.23
+0.51 (+1.47%)
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 (25.75%)
Short Float %12.46%
Short Ratio7.2
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)-5.93%
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 | 5.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.72 | ||
| P/B | 0.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.09 |
EPS(TTM)6.72
EY19.07%
EPS(NY)7.63
Fwd EY21.66%
FCF(TTM)6.61
FCFY18.77%
OCF(TTM)9.47
OCFY26.89%
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 | 1.79 |
F-Score9
WACC8.61%
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 Year24.02%
EBIT Next 3Y9.92%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for ZIFF DAVIS INC?
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.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ZIFF DAVIS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) is expected to grow by 4.93% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) stock?
The dividend rating of ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.