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CHEGG INC (CHGG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CHGG - US1630921096 - Common Stock

1.5 USD
+0.05 (+3.45%)
Last: 9/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
1.52 USD
+0.02 (+1.33%)
Pre-Market: 9/29/2025, 4:02:01 AM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CHGG. CHGG was compared to 75 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. CHGG scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. CHGG is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CHGG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CHGG had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CHGG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years CHGG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CHGG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCHGG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CHGG (-67.23%) is worse than 85.33% of its industry peers.
CHGG has a worse Return On Equity (-172.25%) than 77.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -67.23%
ROE -172.25%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-28.15%
ROA(5y)-16.96%
ROE(3y)-135.99%
ROE(5y)-81.82%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CHGG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHGG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

1.3 Margins

CHGG's Gross Margin of 65.03% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHGG outperforms 77.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHGG has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for CHGG so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 65.03%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.79%
GM growth 5Y-1.8%
CHGG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHGG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CHGG does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
CHGG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CHGG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CHGG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CHGG Yearly Shares OutstandingCHGG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CHGG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCHGG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

CHGG has an Altman-Z score of -2.32. This is a bad value and indicates that CHGG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CHGG has a Altman-Z score of -2.32. This is in the lower half of the industry: CHGG underperforms 77.33% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for CHGG. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 1.93
Altman-Z -2.32
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC3.69%
CHGG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHGG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

CHGG has a Current Ratio of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that CHGG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CHGG has a Current ratio of 0.90. This is in the lower half of the industry: CHGG underperforms 64.00% of its industry peers.
CHGG has a Quick Ratio of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that CHGG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CHGG's Quick ratio of 0.90 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHGG is outperformed by 62.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.9
CHGG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHGG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CHGG have decreased strongly by -71.15% in the last year.
CHGG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.54% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CHGG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -25.87% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.49% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-71.15%
EPS 3Y-16.17%
EPS 5Y-3.54%
EPS Q2Q%-58.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.34%
Revenue growth 5Y8.49%
Sales Q2Q%-35.57%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -47.15% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -18.59% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-103.02%
EPS Next 2Y-65.89%
EPS Next 3Y-47.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-37.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-28.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-18.59%
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 decreasing.
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.
CHGG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHGG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
CHGG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCHGG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CHGG is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.00.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CHGG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CHGG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.54.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.97, CHGG is valued correctly.
CHGG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CHGG is cheaper than 74.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.05. CHGG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5
Fwd PE 16.97
CHGG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHGG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

74.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CHGG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CHGG is valued cheaper than 96.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.03
EV/EBITDA 9.41
CHGG Per share dataCHGG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CHGG's earnings are expected to decrease with -47.15% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-65.89%
EPS Next 3Y-47.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CHGG!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CHEGG INC

NYSE:CHGG (9/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 1.52 +0.02 (+1.33%)

1.5

+0.05 (+3.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Inst Owners49.45%
Inst Owner Change-20.89%
Ins Owners3.2%
Ins Owner Change-1.22%
Market Cap162.50M
Analysts45
Price Target0.84 (-44%)
Short Float %5.65%
Short Ratio1.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1252.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-3041.18%
Max EPS beat(2)535.73%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-623.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-3041.18%
Max EPS beat(4)535.73%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-311.19%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-203%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-149.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.84%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.84%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.11%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.28%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.21%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-247.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-280%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-16.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5
Fwd PE 16.97
P/S 0.32
P/FCF 5.03
P/OCF 2.1
P/B 1.03
P/tB 1.09
EV/EBITDA 9.41
EPS(TTM)0.3
EY20%
EPS(NY)0.09
Fwd EY5.89%
FCF(TTM)0.3
FCFY19.89%
OCF(TTM)0.71
OCFY47.6%
SpS4.68
BVpS1.46
TBVpS1.38
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -67.23%
ROE -172.25%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 65.03%
FCFM 6.38%
ROA(3y)-28.15%
ROA(5y)-16.96%
ROE(3y)-135.99%
ROE(5y)-81.82%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 3Y1.79%
GM growth 5Y-1.8%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 1.93
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 51.6%
Cap/Sales 8.89%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 803.51%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.9
Altman-Z -2.32
F-Score6
WACC3.69%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)92.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)128.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-71.15%
EPS 3Y-16.17%
EPS 5Y-3.54%
EPS Q2Q%-58.33%
EPS Next Y-103.02%
EPS Next 2Y-65.89%
EPS Next 3Y-47.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.34%
Revenue growth 5Y8.49%
Sales Q2Q%-35.57%
Revenue Next Year-37.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-28.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-18.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-106.77%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-17.47%
EBIT Next 3Y-1.51%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-80.78%
FCF growth 3Y-33.14%
FCF growth 5Y-6.71%
OCF growth 1Y-68.79%
OCF growth 3Y-22.9%
OCF growth 5Y2%