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ZIPRECRUITER INC-A (ZIP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:ZIP - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US98980B1035 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

4.64  -0.22 (-4.53%)

After market: 4.73 +0.09 (+1.94%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, ZIP scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ZIP was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. The financial health of ZIP is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ZIP does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ZIP has reported negative net income.
In the past year ZIP had a positive cash flow from operations.
ZIP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
ZIP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ZIP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFZIP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ZIP (-3.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.05%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)4.71%
ROA(5y)8.86%
ROE(3y)235.42%
ROE(5y)155.97%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ZIP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICZIP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 400

1.3 Margins

ZIP has a Gross Margin of 89.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ZIP outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
ZIP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ZIP 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 89.5%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.49%
ZIP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsZIP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ZIP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, ZIP has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ZIP has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ZIP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ZIP Yearly Shares OutstandingZIP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
ZIP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsZIP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

ZIP has an Altman-Z score of 1.85. This is not the best score and indicates that ZIP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ZIP has a Altman-Z score (1.85) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ZIP is 22.35, which is on the high side as it means it would take ZIP, 22.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 22.35, ZIP is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 22.35
Altman-Z 1.85
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.02%
ZIP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZIP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

ZIP has a Current Ratio of 7.02. This indicates that ZIP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ZIP (7.02) is better than 87.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 7.02 indicates that ZIP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ZIP's Quick ratio of 7.02 is amongst the best of the industry. ZIP outperforms 87.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 7.02
Quick Ratio 7.02
ZIP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesZIP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ZIP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -157.14%.
The Revenue for ZIP has decreased by -20.94% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.99% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-157.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-85.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.84%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%-9.96%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ZIP will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -32.16% on average per year.
ZIP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 18.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y-298.95%
EPS Next 2Y-62.64%
EPS Next 3Y-32.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y6.17%
Revenue Next 5Y18.5%

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.
ZIP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesZIP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
ZIP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesZIP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 -0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ZIP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ZIP. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
ZIP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZIP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ZIP is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ZIP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ZIP is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.71
EV/EBITDA 97.75
ZIP Per share dataZIP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ZIP's earnings are expected to decrease with -32.16% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-62.64%
EPS Next 3Y-32.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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ZIPRECRUITER INC-A

NYSE:ZIP (7/14/2025, 8:14:17 PM)

After market: 4.73 +0.09 (+1.94%)

4.64

-0.22 (-4.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/amc
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Inst Owners76.92%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.51%
Ins Owner Change1.56%
Market Cap431.06M
Analysts70
Price Target7.4 (59.48%)
Short Float %9.13%
Short Ratio6.19
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.85%
Min EPS beat(2)1.5%
Max EPS beat(2)14.19%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)68.55%
Min EPS beat(4)1.5%
Max EPS beat(4)187.73%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)50.19%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)80.12%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)177.07%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.94%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.01%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.98%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.79%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.34%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.93
P/FCF 17.71
P/OCF 12.76
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 97.75
EPS(TTM)-0.2
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.37
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.26
FCFY5.65%
OCF(TTM)0.36
OCFY7.84%
SpS4.97
BVpS-0.12
TBVpS-0.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.05%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 89.5%
FCFM 5.27%
ROA(3y)4.71%
ROA(5y)8.86%
ROE(3y)235.42%
ROE(5y)155.97%
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)10.22%
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 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.49%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 22.35
Debt/EBITDA 204.79
Cap/Depr 77.72%
Cap/Sales 2.05%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 1272.14%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 7.02
Quick Ratio 7.02
Altman-Z 1.85
F-Score4
WACC8.02%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)89.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-157.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-85.71%
EPS Next Y-298.95%
EPS Next 2Y-62.64%
EPS Next 3Y-32.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.84%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%-9.96%
Revenue Next Year-4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y6.17%
Revenue Next 5Y18.5%
EBIT growth 1Y-114.06%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year849.26%
EBIT Next 3Y187.02%
EBIT Next 5Y146.59%
FCF growth 1Y-77.93%
FCF growth 3Y-34.83%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-72.03%
OCF growth 3Y-31.79%
OCF growth 5YN/A