ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:ZD • US48123V1026

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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.

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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 has a Return On Assets (1.29%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • ZD has a Return On Equity (2.70%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.81%, ZD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.12% 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 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.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.83%, ZD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ZD has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 85.76%, ZD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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 1.65. 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 1.65, ZD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ZD has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.01. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ZD would need 3.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.01, ZD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ZD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of ZD (0.41) is worse than 60.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF 3.01
Altman-Z 1.65
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC6.55%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that ZD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • ZD has a worse Current ratio (1.27) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • ZD has a Quick 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 worse Quick ratio (1.27) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
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%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.05% on average over the past years.
  • ZD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.54%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.60% on average over the past years.
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

  • ZD is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.99% yearly.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.89, the valuation of ZD can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ZD indicates a rather cheap valuation: ZD is cheaper than 86.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.70. ZD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.38 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 92.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • ZD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ZD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 91.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ZD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.16
EV/EBITDA 4.06
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.
  • The decent profitability rating of ZD 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

  • ZD does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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ZD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ZIFF DAVIS INC

NASDAQ:ZD (3/13/2026, 8:04:28 PM)

After market: 39.46 0 (0%)

39.46

-0.01 (-0.03%)

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 Change4.06%
Market Cap1.49B
Revenue(TTM)1.45B
Net Income(TTM)47.35M
Analysts77.33
Price Target44.3 (12.27%)
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)-26.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.4%
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 4.06
EPS(TTM)6.7
EY16.98%
EPS(NY)7.34
Fwd EY18.6%
FCF(TTM)7.65
FCFY19.38%
OCF(TTM)10.81
OCFY27.4%
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 1.65
F-Score7
WACC6.55%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.