ZSCALER INC (ZS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:ZS • US98980G1022

Current stock price

139.81 USD
+9.13 (+6.99%)
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139.95 USD
+0.14 (+0.1%)
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This ZS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ZS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ZS was profitable.
  • In the past year ZS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • ZS had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ZS had a positive operating cash flow.
ZS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFZS 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 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of ZS (-1.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • ZS has a Return On Equity (-3.08%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1%
ROE -3.08%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-2.49%
ROA(5y)-6.57%
ROE(3y)-11.58%
ROE(5y)-30.47%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ZS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICZS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

  • ZS has a Gross Margin of 76.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: ZS outperforms 71.32% of its industry peers.
  • ZS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • ZS does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 76.56%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.4%
GM growth 5Y-0.23%
ZS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsZS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

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2. ZS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • ZS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ZS has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for ZS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • ZS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
ZS Yearly Shares OutstandingZS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
ZS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsZS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.26 indicates that ZS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • ZS's Altman-Z score of 3.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZS outperforms 66.54% of its industry peers.
  • ZS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.95. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ZS (1.95) is better than 66.18% of its industry peers.
  • ZS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating ZS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of ZS (0.78) is worse than 74.26% of its industry peers.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for ZS, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 1.95
Altman-Z 3.26
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.58%
ZS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.90 indicates that ZS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • ZS has a Current ratio of 1.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ZS outperforms 55.51% of its industry peers.
  • ZS has a Quick Ratio of 1.90. This is a normal value and indicates that ZS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ZS's Quick ratio of 1.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ZS outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.9
Quick Ratio 1.9
ZS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesZS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. ZS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • ZS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.78%, which is quite good.
  • ZS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 68.71% yearly.
  • ZS shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.91%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 44.03% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.78%
EPS 3Y68.14%
EPS 5Y68.71%
EPS Q2Q%29.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.91%
Revenue growth 3Y34.82%
Revenue growth 5Y44.03%
Sales Q2Q%25.91%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • ZS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 19.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.85%
EPS Next 2Y20.05%
EPS Next 3Y20.17%
EPS Next 5Y18.16%
Revenue Next Year24.75%
Revenue Next 2Y22.18%
Revenue Next 3Y20.91%
Revenue Next 5Y19.96%

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
  • Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
ZS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesZS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
ZS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesZS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 0 5 10 15

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4. ZS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 37.79, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ZS.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ZS.
  • ZS is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.58, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ZS.
  • ZS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.36, ZS is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.79
Fwd PE 29.58
ZS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • ZS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ZS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.73
EV/EBITDA 874.46
ZS Per share dataZS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • ZS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • ZS's earnings are expected to grow with 20.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y20.05%
EPS Next 3Y20.17%

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5. ZS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

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

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ZS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ZSCALER INC

NASDAQ:ZS (5/1/2026, 8:03:57 PM)

After market: 139.95 +0.14 (+0.1%)

139.81

+9.13 (+6.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Industry Strength6.83
Industry Growth86.34
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-27
Inst Owners57.94%
Inst Owner Change0.57%
Ins Owners35.13%
Ins Owner Change-1.22%
Market Cap22.48B
Revenue(TTM)3.00B
Net Income(TTM)-67.63M
Analysts82.41
Price Target236.3 (69.02%)
Short Float %10.08%
Short Ratio3.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.86%
Min EPS beat(2)8.4%
Max EPS beat(2)9.33%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.59%
Min EPS beat(4)8.25%
Max EPS beat(4)9.33%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)14.4%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)17.68%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)19.81%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.85%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.85%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.41%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.04%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.42%
PT rev (1m)-23.12%
PT rev (3m)-28.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.79
Fwd PE 29.58
P/S 7.49
P/FCF 25.73
P/OCF 20.18
P/B 10.24
P/tB 22.45
EV/EBITDA 874.46
EPS(TTM)3.7
EY2.65%
EPS(NY)4.73
Fwd EY3.38%
FCF(TTM)5.43
FCFY3.89%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY4.96%
SpS18.66
BVpS13.66
TBVpS6.23
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number33.7189 (-75.88%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1%
ROE -3.08%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 76.56%
FCFM 29.12%
ROA(3y)-2.49%
ROA(5y)-6.57%
ROE(3y)-11.58%
ROE(5y)-30.47%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.4%
GM growth 5Y-0.23%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 1.95
Debt/EBITDA 88.15
Cap/Depr 155.86%
Cap/Sales 8%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 5767.14%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.9
Quick Ratio 1.9
Altman-Z 3.26
F-Score3
WACC10.58%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)212%
Cap/Depr(5y)195.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.62%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.78%
EPS 3Y68.14%
EPS 5Y68.71%
EPS Q2Q%29.49%
EPS Next Y25.85%
EPS Next 2Y20.05%
EPS Next 3Y20.17%
EPS Next 5Y18.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.91%
Revenue growth 3Y34.82%
Revenue growth 5Y44.03%
Sales Q2Q%25.91%
Revenue Next Year24.75%
Revenue Next 2Y22.18%
Revenue Next 3Y20.91%
Revenue Next 5Y19.96%
EBIT growth 1Y-33.78%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year58.52%
EBIT Next 3Y33.87%
EBIT Next 5Y27.39%
FCF growth 1Y74.52%
FCF growth 3Y46.46%
FCF growth 5Y92.49%
OCF growth 1Y72.11%
OCF growth 3Y44.56%
OCF growth 5Y65.09%

ZSCALER INC / ZS Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ZS.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ZSCALER INC (ZS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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ZSCALER INC (ZS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ZSCALER INC (ZS) is 37.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.24.


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The financial health rating of ZSCALER INC (ZS) is 5 / 10.