34.87 USD
-0.71 (-2%)
Taking everything into account, ZD scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ZD was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. ZD has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ZD has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. With these ratings, ZD could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ZD was profitable.
ZD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ZD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years ZD had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.19%, ZD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
ZD's Return On Equity of 6.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZD outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
ZD's Return On Invested Capital of 4.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZD outperforms 67.14% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ZD is significantly below the industry average of 14.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.24%) for ZD is below the current ROIC(4.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.19% | ||
| ROE | 6.17% | ||
| ROIC | 4.29% |
ROA(3y)1.57%
ROA(5y)4.39%
ROE(3y)3.01%
ROE(5y)9.34%
ROIC(3y)4.24%
ROIC(5y)3.97%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.62%, ZD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ZD has declined.
The Operating Margin of ZD (13.25%) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ZD has grown nicely.
ZD's Gross Margin of 86.50% is amongst the best of the industry. ZD outperforms 87.14% of its industry peers.
ZD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.62% | ||
| GM | 86.5% |
OM growth 3Y-2.32%
OM growth 5Y11.07%
PM growth 3Y-49.55%
PM growth 5Y-26.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.39%
GM growth 5Y0.85%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ZD is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ZD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
ZD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ZD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.81, we must say that ZD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.81, ZD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ZD is 3.32, which is a good value as it means it would take ZD, 3.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.32, ZD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
ZD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ZD has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.48. This is in the lower half of the industry: ZD underperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC8.63%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.61 indicates that ZD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.61, ZD is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.61 indicates that ZD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ZD has a Quick ratio of 1.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: ZD underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ZD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.67%.
Measured over the past years, ZD shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.19% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.70% in the past year.
ZD shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.94% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.67%
EPS 3Y-9.84%
EPS 5Y-1.19%
EPS Q2Q%7.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.94%
Sales Q2Q%2.87%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.07% on average over the next years.
ZD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.93%
EPS Next 2Y6.95%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.19 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ZD.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ZD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.61, ZD is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.57, the valuation of ZD can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ZD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ZD to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say ZD is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ZD indicates a rather cheap valuation: ZD is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ZD is valued cheaper than 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ZD's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
ZD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.95%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ZD does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:ZD (12/23/2025, 3:12:08 PM)
34.87
-0.71 (-2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners114.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change0.51%
Market Cap1.38B
Revenue(TTM)1.46B
Net Income(TTM)111.07M
Analysts77.33
Price Target44.3 (27.04%)
Short Float %12.46%
Short Ratio7.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.25%
Max EPS beat(2)1.49%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.23%
Max EPS beat(4)1.49%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.96%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.09%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.14%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.14%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.05%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.68%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.06%
PT rev (1m)-5.93%
PT rev (3m)-5.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.57 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.17 |
EPS(TTM)6.72
EY19.27%
EPS(NY)7.63
Fwd EY21.88%
FCF(TTM)6.61
FCFY18.96%
OCF(TTM)9.47
OCFY27.17%
SpS36.9
BVpS45.54
TBVpS-4.62
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number82.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.19% | ||
| ROE | 6.17% | ||
| ROCE | 6.95% | ||
| ROIC | 4.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.53% | ||
| OM | 13.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.62% | ||
| GM | 86.5% | ||
| FCFM | 17.92% |
ROA(3y)1.57%
ROA(5y)4.39%
ROE(3y)3.01%
ROE(5y)9.34%
ROIC(3y)4.24%
ROIC(5y)3.97%
ROICexc(3y)5.44%
ROICexc(5y)5.07%
ROICexgc(3y)37.52%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.87%
ROCE(5y)6.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.29%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.96%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.52%
OM growth 3Y-2.32%
OM growth 5Y11.07%
PM growth 3Y-49.55%
PM growth 5Y-26.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.39%
GM growth 5Y0.85%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 49% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.58 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 235.14% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.81 |
F-Score9
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC0.5
Cap/Depr(3y)47.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.9%
Profit Quality(3y)440.1%
Profit Quality(5y)331.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.67%
EPS 3Y-9.84%
EPS 5Y-1.19%
EPS Q2Q%7.32%
EPS Next Y4.93%
EPS Next 2Y6.95%
EPS Next 3Y6.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.94%
Sales Q2Q%2.87%
Revenue Next Year3.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.97%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.66%
EBIT growth 5Y17.66%
EBIT Next Year24.02%
EBIT Next 3Y9.92%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y60.13%
FCF growth 3Y-11.02%
FCF growth 5Y-3.66%
OCF growth 1Y38.09%
OCF growth 3Y-8.91%
OCF growth 5Y-1.1%
ZIFF DAVIS INC / ZD FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ZD.
Can you provide the valuation status for ZIFF DAVIS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ZIFF DAVIS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) is expected to grow by 4.93% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) stock?
The dividend rating of ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.