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Ziff DavisZD -1.84%77 EV-to-EBIT is 1,860.38 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 9504% above its 10-year median of 19.37. GuruFocus rates ZD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.05 (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.
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.
Ziff Davis's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,093 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 $1 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.
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.
Ziff Davis's current Enterprise Value is $1,124 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 $1 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 (ZD) has a EV-to-EBIT of 1,860.38 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. This is 9504% above median its historical median of 19.37. 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 of 1,860.38 is 9504% above median its 10-year median of 19.37. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.70. Ziff Davis' value of 1,860.38 is 17286.7% above this industry median. 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 77/100 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. Ziff Davis' value of 1,860.38 is 17286.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.37 vs. the industry median of 10.70, Ziff Davis has consistently been above 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 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. Ziff Davis's current EV-to-EBIT of 1,860.38 is 17286.7% above 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 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 1,860.38, which is 9504% above median its own 10-year median of 19.37. 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 $53.05, compared to a current price of $54.31 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 1,860.38, which is 9504% above median its 10-year median of 19.37 and 17286.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.70. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ziff Davis (ZD), the current EV-to-EBIT is 1,860.38 as of Aug. 18, 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 $53.05.
GuruFocus considers Ziff Davis to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZD:
EV-to-EBIT: 1,860.38 (9504% above median its 10-year median of 19.37)
GF Value™: $53.05 vs. price of $54.31 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17286.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#633 of 635)
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 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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