Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34) EBITDA Margin %: 0.55% (As of Jun. 2026) — 98% Below Median

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BSP:Z2DV34 Ziff Davis Inc BSP:Z2DV34
48 GF Score
Price R$18.36
GF Value R$18.05
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ziff Davis EBITDA Margin %?

Ziff Davis BSP:Z2DV34 48 EBITDA Margin % is 0.55% as of Jun. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 30.61. GuruFocus rates BSP:Z2DV34 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R$18.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Media - Diversified companies, Ziff Davis ranks better than 69.54% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Ziff Davis's EBITDA for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$8 Mil. Ziff Davis's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$1,469 Mil. Therefore, Ziff Davis's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.55%.


Ziff Davis  (BSP:Z2DV34) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Ziff Davis EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Ziff Davis EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ziff Davis's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart

Ziff Davis Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Ziff Davis Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BSP:Z2DV34 vs STGW, DV, CCO: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Ziff Davis's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ziff Davis's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ziff Davis's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Ziff Davis EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Ziff Davis's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1829.558/7917.683
=23.11 %

Ziff Davis's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=8.019/1469.274
=0.55 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 0.55% mean?
Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34) has a EBITDA Margin % of 0.55% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 30.61. Over the past decade, Ziff Davis' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 16.04 to 48.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #307 out of 1008 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Ziff Davis' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Ziff Davis' current EBITDA Margin % of 0.55% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 30.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.04 to a high of 48.12. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.17. Ziff Davis' value of 0.55% is 93.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #307 out of 1008 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ziff Davis has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ziff Davis' EBITDA Margin % compare to STGW and DV?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #307 out of 1008 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Ziff Davis in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.17. Ziff Davis' value of 0.55% is 93.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ziff Davis' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 16.04 to 48.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.61 vs. the industry median of 8.17, Ziff Davis has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.17, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ziff Davis's current EBITDA Margin % of 0.55% is 93.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ziff Davis's current EBITDA Margin % is 0.55%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 30.61. 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 (BSP:Z2DV34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$18.05, compared to a current price of R$18.36 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 0.55%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 30.61 and 93.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.17. Ziff Davis' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34), the current EBITDA Margin % is 0.55% 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 (BSP:Z2DV34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ziff Davis stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$18.36 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$18.05. GuruFocus considers Ziff Davis to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:Z2DV34:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 0.55% (98% below median its 10-year median of 30.61)
  • GF Value™: R$18.05 vs. price of R$18.36 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#307 of 1008)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:Z2DV34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ziff Davis Business Description

Other Exchanges ZD:USAJXC1:Germany
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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