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ZILLOW GROUP INC - C (Z) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:Z - US98954M2008 - Common Stock

77.12 USD
-0.92 (-1.18%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:03:15 PM
77.4713 USD
+0.35 (+0.46%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:03:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall Z gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated Z against 64 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for Z as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the 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.
Z had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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

Z has a Return On Assets of -1.14%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: Z outperforms 48.44% of its industry peers.
Z has a Return On Equity of -1.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: Z outperforms 54.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.14%
ROE -1.31%
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 75.75%, Z belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of Z has grown nicely.
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 75.75%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for Z has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Z has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, Z has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 17.09 indicates that Z is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 17.09, Z belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Z has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.07. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.07, Z belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05 indicates that Z is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.05, Z is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 1.07
Altman-Z 17.09
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.3%
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

Z has a Current Ratio of 3.34. This indicates that Z is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Z's Current ratio of 3.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. Z outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Z has a Quick Ratio of 3.34. This indicates that Z is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Z has a Quick ratio of 3.34. This is in the better half of the industry: Z outperforms 79.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.34
Quick Ratio 3.34
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 11.72% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, Z shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.31% in the last year.
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)11.72%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%2.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.31%
Revenue growth 3Y-35.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-4%
Sales Q2Q%14.51%

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 33.71% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y21.5%
EPS Next 2Y29.21%
EPS Next 3Y32.55%
EPS Next 5Y33.71%
Revenue Next Year15.32%
Revenue Next 2Y14.95%
Revenue Next 3Y14.9%
Revenue Next 5Y15.05%

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 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 53.93 indicates a quite expensive valuation of Z.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, Z is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. Z is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.72 indicates a quite expensive valuation of Z.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, Z is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.92. Z is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 53.93
Fwd PE 33.72
Z Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of Z is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of Z indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: Z is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 86.9
EV/EBITDA 130.13
Z Per share dataZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as Z's earnings are expected to grow with 32.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.21%
EPS Next 3Y32.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

ZILLOW GROUP INC - C

NASDAQ:Z (10/24/2025, 8:03:15 PM)

After market: 77.4713 +0.35 (+0.46%)

77.12

-0.92 (-1.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Inst Owners95.68%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners6.45%
Ins Owner Change4.1%
Market Cap18.68B
Revenue(TTM)2.39B
Net Income(TTM)-62000000
Analysts72.67
Price Target90.3 (17.09%)
Short Float %8.91%
Short Ratio5.47
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)0.6%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.26%
Max EPS beat(2)8.47%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.26%
Max EPS beat(4)18.32%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)22.01%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)78.63%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)27.51%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.69%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.46%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.61%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)-10.95%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)10.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 53.93
Fwd PE 33.72
P/S 7.82
P/FCF 86.9
P/OCF 38.6
P/B 3.94
P/tB 11.41
EV/EBITDA 130.13
EPS(TTM)1.43
EY1.85%
EPS(NY)2.29
Fwd EY2.97%
FCF(TTM)0.89
FCFY1.15%
OCF(TTM)2
OCFY2.59%
SpS9.86
BVpS19.59
TBVpS6.76
PEG (NY)2.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.14%
ROE -1.31%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 75.75%
FCFM 9%
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 1.07
Debt/EBITDA 1.74
Cap/Depr 101.51%
Cap/Sales 11.26%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 366.67%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.34
Quick Ratio 3.34
Altman-Z 17.09
F-Score7
WACC8.3%
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)11.72%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%2.56%
EPS Next Y21.5%
EPS Next 2Y29.21%
EPS Next 3Y32.55%
EPS Next 5Y33.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.31%
Revenue growth 3Y-35.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-4%
Sales Q2Q%14.51%
Revenue Next Year15.32%
Revenue Next 2Y14.95%
Revenue Next 3Y14.9%
Revenue Next 5Y15.05%
EBIT growth 1Y39.82%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year428.57%
EBIT Next 3Y95.63%
EBIT Next 5Y60.65%
FCF growth 1Y-25.61%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y9.5%
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 53.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.94.


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 21.5% in the next year.