ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA NV (ZGN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:ZGN • NL0015000PB5
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11.09 USD
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This ZGN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ZGN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- ZGN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ZGN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years ZGN 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years ZGN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ZGN has a Return On Assets of 3.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ZGN outperforms 57.78% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of ZGN (9.56%) is better than 62.22% of its industry peers.
- ZGN's Return On Invested Capital of 5.78% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ZGN outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
- ZGN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.13%. This is below the industry average of 11.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.48% | ||
| ROE | 9.56% | ||
| ROIC | 5.78% |
ROA(3y)3.53%
ROA(5y)1.44%
ROE(3y)10.81%
ROE(5y)3.48%
ROIC(3y)7.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- ZGN has a Profit Margin of 5.14%. This is in the better half of the industry: ZGN outperforms 71.11% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ZGN has grown nicely.
- ZGN has a Operating Margin of 8.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: ZGN outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ZGN has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 67.51%, ZGN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ZGN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.14% | ||
| GM | 67.51% |
OM growth 3Y-5.53%
OM growth 5Y36.66%
PM growth 3Y14.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.63%
GM growth 5Y-0.46%
2. ZGN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ZGN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ZGN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- ZGN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- ZGN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.96 indicates that ZGN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of ZGN (1.96) is worse than 71.11% of its industry peers.
- ZGN has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.20. This is a neutral value as ZGN would need 4.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.20, ZGN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- ZGN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating ZGN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- ZGN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) than 71.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC7.29%
2.3 Liquidity
- ZGN has a Current Ratio of 1.59. This is a normal value and indicates that ZGN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.59, ZGN is not doing good in the industry: 64.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that ZGN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.91, ZGN is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. ZGN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ZGN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.21%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.54% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- ZGN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.53%.
- Measured over the past years, ZGN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.57% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.21%
EPS 3Y21.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.53%
Revenue growth 3Y8.69%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%0.28%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ZGN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.70% on average per year.
- ZGN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.04%
EPS Next 2Y17.9%
EPS Next 3Y18.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.08%
Revenue Next 2Y6.04%
Revenue Next 3Y6.1%
Revenue Next 5Y5.56%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- 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.
4. ZGN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.20, the valuation of ZGN can be described as expensive.
- ZGN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- ZGN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.34, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ZGN.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ZGN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ZGN is more expensive than 64.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ZGN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ZGN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- ZGN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ZGN is cheaper than 82.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- ZGN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as ZGN's earnings are expected to grow with 18.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.58
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.9%
EPS Next 3Y18.7%
5. ZGN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%, ZGN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.55, ZGN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, ZGN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
5.2 History
- ZGN has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 30.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ZGN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.93%
EPS Next 2Y17.9%
EPS Next 3Y18.7%
ZGN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:ZGN (4/9/2026, 11:17:33 AM)
11.09
+0.04 (+0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)03-20 2026-03-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners25.24%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.35%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.82B
Revenue(TTM)1.92B
Net Income(TTM)98.58M
Analysts77.5
Price Target12.43 (12.08%)
Short Float %3.46%
Short Ratio3.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
Yearly Dividend0.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP30.93%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)2.85%
PT rev (3m)2.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.17 | ||
| P/B | 2.33 | ||
| P/tB | 5.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.1 |
EPS(TTM)0.44
EY3.97%
EPS(NY)0.46
Fwd EY4.11%
FCF(TTM)1.07
FCFY9.67%
OCF(TTM)1.55
OCFY13.94%
SpS8.83
BVpS4.75
TBVpS2.2
PEG (NY)3.58
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.48% | ||
| ROE | 9.56% | ||
| ROCE | 7.82% | ||
| ROIC | 5.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.77% | ||
| OM | 8.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.14% | ||
| GM | 67.51% | ||
| FCFM | 12.14% |
ROA(3y)3.53%
ROA(5y)1.44%
ROE(3y)10.81%
ROE(5y)3.48%
ROIC(3y)7.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.68%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)13.93%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.66%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-22.56%
ROICexgc growth 5Y43.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y43.61%
OM growth 3Y-5.53%
OM growth 5Y36.66%
PM growth 3Y14.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.63%
GM growth 5Y-0.46%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.2 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 39.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.12 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 236.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
F-Score6
WACC7.29%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)44.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.62%
Profit Quality(3y)199.26%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.21%
EPS 3Y21.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1.87%
EPS Next Y7.04%
EPS Next 2Y17.9%
EPS Next 3Y18.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.53%
Revenue growth 3Y8.69%
Revenue growth 5Y13.57%
Sales Q2Q%0.28%
Revenue Next Year4.08%
Revenue Next 2Y6.04%
Revenue Next 3Y6.1%
Revenue Next 5Y5.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.44%
EBIT growth 3Y2.69%
EBIT growth 5Y55.2%
EBIT Next Year167.4%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y51.47%
FCF growth 3Y47.1%
FCF growth 5Y48.98%
OCF growth 1Y20.22%
OCF growth 3Y31.85%
OCF growth 5Y36.47%
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA NV / ZGN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA NV (ZGN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ZGN.
What is the valuation status for ZGN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA NV (ZGN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA NV?
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA NV (ZGN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ZGN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA NV (ZGN) is 25.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.33.
How sustainable is the dividend of ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA NV (ZGN) stock?
The dividend rating of ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA NV (ZGN) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.93%.