31.81 USD
+2.27 (+7.68%)
31.81 USD
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Overall ZD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ZD against 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While ZD has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ZD has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. With these ratings, ZD could be worth investigating further 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
ZD has a Return On Assets of 1.88%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ZD outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
ZD's Return On Equity of 3.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZD outperforms 67.14% of its industry peers.
ZD has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: ZD outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ZD is significantly below the industry average of 13.21%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.24%) for ZD is below the current ROIC(4.43%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.88% | ||
| ROE | 3.59% | ||
| ROIC | 4.43% |
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
ZD's Profit Margin of 4.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZD outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
ZD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.03%, ZD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ZD has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of ZD (86.40%) is better than 87.14% of its industry peers.
ZD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.57% | ||
| GM | 86.4% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for ZD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ZD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ZD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.74, we must say that ZD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.74, ZD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.43% of the companies in the same industry.
ZD has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.71. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ZD would need 3.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ZD (3.71) is better than 65.71% of its industry peers.
ZD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.47, ZD is not doing good in the industry: 62.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC8.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.59 indicates that ZD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ZD's Current ratio of 1.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ZD is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.59 indicates that ZD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.59, ZD is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.67% over the past year.
ZD shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.19% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ZD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.76% in the last 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)2.76%
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 6.19% on average over the next years.
ZD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.37%
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y6.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.33%
Revenue Next 2Y4.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.69%
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 4.73, the valuation of ZD can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ZD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, ZD is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.18, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ZD.
95.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ZD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ZD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ZD is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ZD is valued cheaper than 95.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.78 |
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)0.88
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y6.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ZD does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
31.81
+2.27 (+7.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners110.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change0.27%
Market Cap1.30B
Revenue(TTM)1.40B
Net Income(TTM)66.09M
Analysts77.33
Price Target47.09 (48.04%)
Short Float %11.9%
Short Ratio7.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)-4.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.23%
Max EPS beat(2)1.49%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.23%
Max EPS beat(4)5.56%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.04%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.71%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.65%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.14%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.14%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.86%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.71%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.02%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.93%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.81 | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.78 |
EPS(TTM)6.72
EY21.13%
EPS(NY)7.61
Fwd EY23.91%
FCF(TTM)5.69
FCFY17.87%
OCF(TTM)8.34
OCFY26.21%
SpS35.3
BVpS44.94
TBVpS-4.25
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number82.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.88% | ||
| ROE | 3.59% | ||
| ROCE | 7.19% | ||
| ROIC | 4.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.58% | ||
| OM | 14.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.57% | ||
| GM | 86.4% | ||
| FCFM | 16.11% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.71 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 48.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.49 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 352.73% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
F-Score7
WACC8.12%
ROIC/WACC0.55
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 Y5.37%
EPS Next 2Y6.79%
EPS Next 3Y6.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.94%
Sales Q2Q%2.87%
Revenue Next Year4.33%
Revenue Next 2Y4.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.6%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.66%
EBIT growth 5Y17.66%
EBIT Next Year26.88%
EBIT Next 3Y10.79%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y21.86%
FCF growth 3Y-11.02%
FCF growth 5Y-3.66%
OCF growth 1Y14.38%
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 9 / 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 5.37% 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%.