ZD (Ziff Davis) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $38.03 (As of Jun. 2026)

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ZD Ziff Davis Inc ZD
77 GF Score
Price $54.31
GF Value $53.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ziff Davis Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Ziff Davis ZD -1.84% 77 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $38.03 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ZD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ziff Davis's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $63.995. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $38.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Ziff Davis's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 10.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 9.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 12.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 12.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Ziff Davis was 23.20% per year. The lowest was 9.90% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.

As of today (2026-08-18), Ziff Davis's current stock price is $54.31. Ziff Davis's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $38.03. Ziff Davis's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.43.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Ziff Davis was 6.11. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 3.82.


Ziff Davis  (NAS:ZD) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ziff Davis's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=54.31/38.03
=1.43

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Ziff Davis was 6.11. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 3.82.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Ziff Davis Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Ziff Davis Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ziff Davis's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ziff Davis Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Ziff Davis Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.96 26.77 29.80 32.60 35.50

Ziff Davis Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 34.34 35.08 35.50 36.67 38.03

ZD vs STGW, DV, CCO: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Ziff Davis's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ziff Davis Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ziff Davis's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ziff Davis's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Ziff Davis Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Ziff Davis's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=63.995/333.9520*333.9520
=63.995

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ziff Davis Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 19.011 241.428 26.297
201612 19.276 241.432 26.663
201703 19.594 243.801 26.839
201706 20.079 244.955 27.374
201709 20.589 246.819 27.857
201712 21.321 246.524 28.882
201803 21.531 249.554 28.813
201806 21.473 251.989 28.457
201809 21.759 252.439 28.785
201812 21.813 251.233 28.995
201903 22.170 254.202 29.125
201906 22.445 256.143 29.263
201909 22.788 256.759 29.639
201912 27.514 256.974 35.756
202003 26.343 258.115 34.083
202006 26.937 257.797 34.894
202009 26.277 260.280 33.715
202012 27.308 260.474 35.011
202103 28.657 264.877 36.130
202106 28.955 271.696 35.590
202109 28.630 274.310 34.855
202112 41.478 278.802 49.683
202203 39.732 287.504 46.151
202206 38.020 296.311 42.850
202209 38.009 296.808 42.766
202212 40.039 296.797 45.051
202303 40.067 301.836 44.330
202306 40.142 305.109 43.937
202309 39.233 307.789 42.568
202312 41.082 306.746 44.726
202403 41.227 312.332 44.081
202406 41.795 314.175 44.426
202409 40.998 315.301 43.423
202412 42.263 315.605 44.720
202503 43.129 319.799 45.038
202506 44.759 322.561 46.340
202509 44.981 324.800 46.248
202512 45.693 324.054 47.089
202603 46.044 330.213 46.565
202606 63.995 333.952 63.995

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $38.03 mean?
Ziff Davis (ZD) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $38.03 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors.
Is Ziff Davis' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Ziff Davis' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $38.03. Overall, Ziff Davis has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ziff Davis' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to STGW and DV?
Ziff Davis' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $38.03 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. Ziff Davis's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $38.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ziff Davis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ziff Davis (ZD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.04, compared to a current price of $54.31 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $38.03. Ziff Davis' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ziff Davis (ZD), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $38.03 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ziff Davis (ZD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ziff Davis stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $54.31 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.04. GuruFocus considers Ziff Davis to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ZD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $38.03
  • GF Value™: $53.04 vs. price of $54.31 (2.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ZD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ziff Davis Business Description

Other Exchanges JXC1:GermanyZ2DV34:Brazil
Address 114 5th Avenue, 15th Floor New York, NY 10011
Ziff Davis is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech.
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