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ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:Z - US98954M2008 - Common Stock

67.01 USD
-1.21 (-1.77%)
Last: 11/20/2025, 4:30:02 PM
67.01 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/20/2025, 4:30:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, Z scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. Z was compared to 63 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. While Z has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, Z is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year Z was profitable.
In the past year Z had a positive cash flow from operations.
Z had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years Z 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
Z Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFZ 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 2B -2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -0.56%, Z perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.64%, Z is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.56%
ROE -0.64%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-1.95%
ROA(5y)-2.59%
ROE(3y)-2.68%
ROE(5y)-4.27%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
Z Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2 -4 -6 -8

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Gross Margin value of 74.87%, Z belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Z's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Z 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 74.87%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y42.3%
GM growth 5Y9.85%
Z Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Z does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Z has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for Z has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Z has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
Z Yearly Shares OutstandingZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
Z Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 14.30 indicates that Z is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 14.30, Z belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of Z is 1.83, which is an excellent value as it means it would take Z, only 1.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.83, Z belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Z has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Z has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.05) than 79.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 1.83
Altman-Z 14.3
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.35%
Z Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.63 indicates that Z has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Z has a Current ratio of 3.63. This is amongst the best in the industry. Z outperforms 82.54% of its industry peers.
Z has a Quick Ratio of 3.63. This indicates that Z is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Z has a better Quick ratio (3.63) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.63
Quick Ratio 3.63
Z Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.92% over the past year.
Z shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.17%.
Measured over the past years, Z shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-35.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-4%
Sales Q2Q%16.35%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, Z will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 30.58% on average per year.
Z is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.85%
EPS Next 2Y27.79%
EPS Next 3Y29.97%
EPS Next 5Y30.58%
Revenue Next Year15.76%
Revenue Next 2Y14.95%
Revenue Next 3Y14.6%
Revenue Next 5Y14.16%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
Z Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2B 4B 6B 8B
Z Yearly EPS VS EstimatesZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 44.09, which means the current valuation is very expensive for Z.
Z's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. Z is cheaper than 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of Z to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.47), we can say Z is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.95 indicates a quite expensive valuation of Z.
Z's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. Z is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.42. Z is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 44.09
Fwd PE 29.95
Z Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Z's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
61.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than Z, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 108.96
EV/EBITDA 84.53
Z Per share dataZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates Z does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as Z's earnings are expected to grow with 29.97% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.93
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.79%
EPS Next 3Y29.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

Z does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ZILLOW GROUP INC - C

NASDAQ:Z (11/20/2025, 4:30:02 PM)

After market: 67.01 0 (0%)

67.01

-1.21 (-1.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners95.68%
Inst Owner Change4.04%
Ins Owners6.45%
Ins Owner Change-6.98%
Market Cap16.23B
Revenue(TTM)2.48B
Net Income(TTM)-32.00M
Analysts74.19
Price Target90.67 (35.31%)
Short Float %8.11%
Short Ratio4.61
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)-3.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.26%
Max EPS beat(2)0.18%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.26%
Max EPS beat(4)8.47%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)15.83%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)58.09%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)70.28%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.78%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.16%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.19%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.77%
PT rev (1m)0.42%
PT rev (3m)8.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 44.09
Fwd PE 29.95
P/S 6.54
P/FCF 108.96
P/OCF 38.84
P/B 3.25
P/tB 8.56
EV/EBITDA 84.53
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY2.27%
EPS(NY)2.24
Fwd EY3.34%
FCF(TTM)0.62
FCFY0.92%
OCF(TTM)1.73
OCFY2.57%
SpS10.25
BVpS20.61
TBVpS7.83
PEG (NY)1.93
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number26.55
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.56%
ROE -0.64%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 74.87%
FCFM 6%
ROA(3y)-1.95%
ROA(5y)-2.59%
ROE(3y)-2.68%
ROE(5y)-4.27%
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 3Y42.3%
GM growth 5Y9.85%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 1.83
Debt/EBITDA 1.57
Cap/Depr 102.28%
Cap/Sales 10.83%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 241.62%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.63
Quick Ratio 3.63
Altman-Z 14.3
F-Score7
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)73.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.56%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25.71%
EPS Next Y22.85%
EPS Next 2Y27.79%
EPS Next 3Y29.97%
EPS Next 5Y30.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-35.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-4%
Sales Q2Q%16.35%
Revenue Next Year15.76%
Revenue Next 2Y14.95%
Revenue Next 3Y14.6%
Revenue Next 5Y14.16%
EBIT growth 1Y57.94%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year428.57%
EBIT Next 3Y95.63%
EBIT Next 5Y58.6%
FCF growth 1Y-21.99%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y18.75%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

ZILLOW GROUP INC - C / Z FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to Z.


What is the valuation status for Z stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) stock?

ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) is 44.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.25.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for Z stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) is expected to grow by 22.85% in the next year.