Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34) EV-to-EBIT: -201.04 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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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 EV-to-EBIT?

Ziff Davis BSP:Z2DV34 48 EV-to-EBIT is -201.04 as of Aug. 16, 2026. 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 635 Media - Diversified companies, Ziff Davis ranks worse than 99.69% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Ziff Davis's Enterprise Value is R$-3,227 Mil. Ziff Davis's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R$16 Mil. Therefore, Ziff Davis's EV-to-EBIT for today is -201.04.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ziff Davis's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:Z2DV34' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -183.79   Med: 19.37   Max: 2110.08
Current: 1918.28

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Ziff Davis was 2110.08. The lowest was -183.79. And the median was 19.37.

BSP:Z2DV34's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
99.69% of 635 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.7 vs BSP:Z2DV34: 1918.28

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Ziff Davis's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$-3,155 Mil. Ziff Davis's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R$16 Mil. Ziff Davis's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.51%.


Ziff Davis  (BSP:Z2DV34) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Ziff Davis's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=16.052/-3155.36926
=-0.51 %

Ziff Davis's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$-3,155 Mil.
Ziff Davis's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$16 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Ziff Davis EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ziff Davis's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Ziff Davis Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.82 24.41 35.08 25.07 15.08

Ziff Davis Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT 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 21.28 15.05 15.08 31.10 1,808.84

BSP:Z2DV34 vs STGW, DV, CCO: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Ziff Davis's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ziff Davis's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ziff Davis's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Ziff Davis EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Ziff Davis's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=-3227.036/16.052
=-201.04

Ziff Davis's current Enterprise Value is R$-3,227 Mil.
Ziff Davis's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$16 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -201.04 mean?
Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34) has a EV-to-EBIT of -201.04 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #633 out of 635 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.
Is Ziff Davis' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ziff Davis' current EV-to-EBIT is -201.04. Based on the distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #633 out of 635 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to STGW and DV?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #633 out of 635 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ziff Davis in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.70, based on 635 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ziff Davis's current EV-to-EBIT is -201.04. 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 EV-to-EBIT is -201.04. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34), the current EV-to-EBIT is -201.04 as of Aug. 16, 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:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -201.04
  • GF Value™: R$18.05 vs. price of R$18.36 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

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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