ZD
Ziff Davis Inc
NASDAQ: ZD · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES
$41.90
-4.46% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$1.66B
P/E ratio
38.52
P/S ratio
1.15x
EPS (TTM)
$1.17
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$22 – $51
Volume
0.6M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
46
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D6.0
Quality
B4.5
Profitability
C6.0
Valuation
B4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.6
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$48.67
+16.17%
12-Month target
$27.36
-34.69%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$130.51
Margin of safety
+75.89%
1 Strong Buy2 Buy4 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ 75.89% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Altman Z 1.64 — distress zone
- Thin margins at 3.14%
- Negative free cash flow $-3.17M
- Revenue declining -1.90% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.39B | $1.36B | $1.40B | $1.45B | $1.45B |
| Net income | $63.76M | $41.50M | $63.05M | $47.35M | $22.26M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.17 |
| Free cash flow | $230.29M | $211.23M | $283.68M | $287.87M | $-3.17M |
| Profit margin | 4.58% | 3.04% | 4.50% | 3.26% | 3.14% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Ziff Davis Inc trades at $41.90. representing a P/E of 38.52x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 46/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.64, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $1.45B. with profit margins at 3.14%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $130.51.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ziff Davis Inc's stock price?
Ziff Davis Inc (ZD) trades at $41.90, on a P/E of 38.5x and a P/S of 1.1x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Ziff Davis Inc overvalued?
Ziff Davis Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 46/100 (Grade C), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $130.51 versus the $41.90 price, a 75.9% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Ziff Davis Inc (ZD)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $48.67, about 16.2% above the current $41.90. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Ziff Davis Inc (ZD)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $130.51, a +75.9% margin of safety versus today's $41.90. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Ziff Davis Inc's revenue?
Ziff Davis Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.45B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Ziff Davis Inc's Altman Z-Score is 1.64, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
IndustryADVERTISING AGENCIES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.15x
ROE2.64%
Beta1.08
50D MA$44.06
200D MA$37.83
Shares out0.04B
Float0.03B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.6M
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