Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) — Stock Score Summary

Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 87/100 based on Quality (45/100), Value (44/100), and Momentum (82/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Ziff Davis is a portfolio of digital media assets. It lacks a strong organic growth engine and relies heavily on M&A, which is difficult to execute consistently at high ROIC.

Ziff Davis, Inc. is a digital media and internet company providing content, tools, and services to consumers and businesses, primarily in tech, shopping, gaming, and health. It operates a portfolio of well-known digital brands and proprietary technology platforms, leveraging specialized content and audience engagement. The company focuses on high-value intent-based audiences, driving revenue through advertising, subscriptions, and affiliate commerce.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$47.95
Market Cap$1.7B
P/E (TTM)40.98
P/E (Forward)8.61
Price/Book1.05
Return on Equity2.1%
Return on Invested Capital4.1%
Debt/Equity51.95
Gross Margin85.4%
Operating Margin1.1%
Revenue Growth-1.9%
Free Cash Flow$-15M

Ziff Davis, Inc. operates in the Advertising Agencies industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ziff Davis, Inc.’s (ZD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) is 87/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (45), Value (44), and Momentum (82) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Ziff Davis, Inc. have an economic moat?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has a Quality factor score of 45/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Ziff Davis, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 87/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Ziff Davis, Inc. in?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Advertising Agencies industry (United States).
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