ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:ZD • US48123V1026

39.47 USD
-1.25 (-3.07%)
At close: Mar 12, 2026
39.47 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/12/2026, 8:17:22 PM
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This ZD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall ZD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ZD against 69 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. ZD has an average financial health and profitability rating. ZD is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. ZD Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ZD had positive earnings in the past year.
  • ZD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ZD has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years ZD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ZD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFZD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

  • ZD's Return On Assets of 1.29% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ZD outperforms 53.62% of its industry peers.
  • ZD has a Return On Equity of 2.70%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ZD outperforms 57.97% of its industry peers.
  • ZD's Return On Invested Capital of 4.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZD outperforms 68.12% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ZD is significantly below the industry average of 10.99%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (4.81%) for ZD is above the 3 year average (4.36%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.29%
ROE 2.7%
ROIC 4.81%
ROA(3y)1.4%
ROA(5y)3.83%
ROE(3y)2.79%
ROE(5y)7.39%
ROIC(3y)4.36%
ROIC(5y)4.34%
ZD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICZD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • ZD has a better Profit Margin (3.26%) than 62.32% of its industry peers.
  • ZD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • ZD has a Operating Margin of 13.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: ZD outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ZD has grown nicely.
  • ZD's Gross Margin of 85.76% is amongst the best of the industry. ZD outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • ZD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.83%
PM (TTM) 3.26%
GM 85.76%
OM growth 3Y-5.28%
OM growth 5Y2.97%
PM growth 3Y-10.68%
PM growth 5Y-24.14%
GM growth 3Y-0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.27%
ZD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsZD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. ZD Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ZD is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ZD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • ZD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for ZD is higher compared to a year ago.
ZD Yearly Shares OutstandingZD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
ZD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsZD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • ZD has an Altman-Z score of 1.67. This is a bad value and indicates that ZD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.67, ZD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ZD is 3.01, which is a good value as it means it would take ZD, 3.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • ZD has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.01) than 71.01% of its industry peers.
  • ZD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.41, ZD is not doing good in the industry: 60.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF 3.01
Altman-Z 1.67
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC6.51%
ZD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ZD has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that ZD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ZD has a Current ratio of 1.27. This is in the lower half of the industry: ZD underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that ZD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.27, ZD is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 1.27
ZD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesZD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. ZD Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • ZD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.45%.
  • Measured over the past years, ZD shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.05% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.54% in the past year.
  • ZD shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.45%
EPS 3Y0.25%
EPS 5Y-4.05%
EPS Q2Q%-0.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.54%
Revenue growth 3Y1.42%
Revenue growth 5Y4.6%
Sales Q2Q%-1.48%

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 5.99% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.54%
EPS Next 2Y7.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.47%
Revenue Next 2Y1.45%
Revenue Next 3Y1.85%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
ZD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesZD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
ZD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesZD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. ZD Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.89, the valuation of ZD can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ZD is valued cheaper than 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.71. ZD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.38 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ZD.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ZD is valued cheaper than 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.82. ZD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.89
Fwd PE 5.38
ZD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 88.41% 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 92.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.16
EV/EBITDA 4.18
ZD Per share dataZD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

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)0.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.99%

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5. ZD Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for ZD!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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ZD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ZIFF DAVIS INC

NASDAQ:ZD (3/12/2026, 8:17:22 PM)

After market: 39.47 0 (0%)

39.47

-1.25 (-3.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-23
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners118.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner Change0.58%
Market Cap1.49B
Revenue(TTM)1.45B
Net Income(TTM)47.35M
Analysts77.33
Price Target44.3 (12.24%)
Short Float %14.49%
Short Ratio7.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.2%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.25%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.23%
Max EPS beat(4)1.49%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.92%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.19%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.63%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.71%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.14%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.11%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.8%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.23%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.89
Fwd PE 5.38
P/S 1.02
P/FCF 5.16
P/OCF 3.65
P/B 0.85
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.18
EPS(TTM)6.7
EY16.97%
EPS(NY)7.34
Fwd EY18.6%
FCF(TTM)7.65
FCFY19.37%
OCF(TTM)10.81
OCFY27.39%
SpS38.55
BVpS46.58
TBVpS-5.26
PEG (NY)0.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number83.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.29%
ROE 2.7%
ROCE 7.75%
ROIC 4.81%
ROICexc 6.28%
ROICexgc 420.73%
OM 13.83%
PM (TTM) 3.26%
GM 85.76%
FCFM 19.84%
ROA(3y)1.4%
ROA(5y)3.83%
ROE(3y)2.79%
ROE(5y)7.39%
ROIC(3y)4.36%
ROIC(5y)4.34%
ROICexc(3y)5.61%
ROICexc(5y)5.68%
ROICexgc(3y)164.02%
ROICexgc(5y)117.71%
ROCE(3y)7.03%
ROCE(5y)6.99%
ROICexgc growth 3Y115.8%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y2.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.19%
OM growth 3Y-5.28%
OM growth 5Y2.97%
PM growth 3Y-10.68%
PM growth 5Y-24.14%
GM growth 3Y-0.07%
GM growth 5Y0.27%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF 3.01
Debt/EBITDA 1.67
Cap/Depr 52.12%
Cap/Sales 8.21%
Interest Coverage 5.8
Cash Conversion 94.81%
Profit Quality 607.91%
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 1.27
Altman-Z 1.67
F-Score7
WACC6.51%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)49.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)47.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.89%
Profit Quality(3y)522.27%
Profit Quality(5y)401.87%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.45%
EPS 3Y0.25%
EPS 5Y-4.05%
EPS Q2Q%-0.78%
EPS Next Y9.54%
EPS Next 2Y7.69%
EPS Next 3Y5.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.54%
Revenue growth 3Y1.42%
Revenue growth 5Y4.6%
Sales Q2Q%-1.48%
Revenue Next Year0.47%
Revenue Next 2Y1.45%
Revenue Next 3Y1.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.93%
EBIT growth 5Y7.71%
EBIT Next Year30.86%
EBIT Next 3Y10.04%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.48%
FCF growth 3Y7.74%
FCF growth 5Y-5.62%
OCF growth 1Y4.29%
OCF growth 3Y6.56%
OCF growth 5Y-3.25%

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 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 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ZD stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) is 5.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.85.


Can you provide the financial health for ZD stock?

The financial health rating of ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) is 4 / 10.