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Ziff Davis, Inc. · Communication Services · United States · $1.9B · Avg Vol: $38M/d

95
StockRank
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Q
48
V
62
M
90
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-1.5%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Ziff Davis has strong momentum at M81 but quality at Q49 is one point below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling of 0.10% is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.4B1.4B1.4B1.5B1.4%1.4B1.2B1.2B-7.7%
EPS1.360.891.421.16-5.2%-1.470.900.99-7.8%
Shares47.3M46.1M42.8M38.4M-18.8%36.8M
Debt999.1M1.0B864.3M866.5M-4.6%894.5M
Equity1.9B1.9B1.8B1.8B-2.5%
Op CF336.4M320.0M390.3M407.1M6.6%448.3M
Inv CF-220.8M-127.4M-297.5M-145.8M
Fin CF-140.8M-114.8M-321.0M-170.3M
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PRICE (1Y)+6.6%
50.9552.1953.4354.6755.91Jul 2Jul 24Aug 13
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$55.91
RSI (14)
61.2
52W High
$58.06
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
48
ROIC
0.0%23.4
ROE
-1.5%23.9
GP/Assets
33.4%64.3
Op. Margin
4.2%36.7
FCF/Assets
8.6%70.1
Piotroski
775.7
Int. Cover
0.0x21.0
D/E Ratio
0.40x40.7
Current Ratio
2.16x65.2
Value
62
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
2.9x89.8
P/FCF
6.0x80.6
P/B
1.2x68.4
P/S
1.4x55.0
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
90
52W High %
96%93.6
RS 6M
54%93.5
SMA 50/200
1.23x92.9
EPS Rev 4W
+1.2%63.0
EPS Rev 12W
+8.5%89.1
EPS Improve
+492%93.3
Q Growth
2271%99.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.9B
P/E (Forward)
9.4x
Gross Margin
85.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ZD are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ZDZiff Davis, Inc.(you)$1.9B95STRONG BUY
QNSTQuinStreet, Inc.$870M91STRONG BUY
DVDoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.$1.6B72BUY
MGNIMagnite, Inc.$2.7B73BUY
STGWStagwell Inc.$1.6B65BUY
LFTOLiftoff Mobile, Inc.$3.7B45HOLD
CCOClear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.$1.2B40HOLD
TTDThe Trade Desk, Inc.$8.1B47HOLD
OMCOmnicom Group Inc.$22.7B66BUY
EVCEntravision Communications Corporation$983M30SELL

Peer medians: ROE 6.6% · P/E 18.4x · Gross margin 56.9%

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

Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 95/100 based on Quality (48/100), Value (62/100), and Momentum (90/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Ziff Davis has strong momentum at M81 but quality at Q49 is one point below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling of 0.10% is separately adverse.

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$55.91
Market Cap$1.9B
P/E (Forward)9.43
Price/Book1.18
Return on Equity-1.5%
Return on Invested Capital0.0%
Debt/Equity0.40x
Gross Margin85.0%
Operating Margin4.2%
Revenue Growth-2.7%
Free Cash Flow$317M

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 95/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (48), Value (62), and Momentum (90) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Ziff Davis, Inc. have an economic moat?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. 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 95/100. 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).