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Ziff DavisZD -1.84%77 EV-to-OCF is 2.51 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 10.97. 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. Among 1,018 Media - Diversified companies, Ziff Davis ranks better than 59.43% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Ziff Davis's Enterprise Value is $1,124 Mil.
Ziff Davis's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $448 Mil. Therefore, Ziff Davis's EV-to-OCF for today is 2.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ziff Davis's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ZD'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.51 Med: 10.97 Max: 17.33
Current: 2.51
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Ziff Davis was 17.33. The lowest was 2.51. And the median was 10.97.
ZD's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 59.43% of 1018
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.62
vs ZD: 2.51
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Ziff Davis's share price for today is $54.31.
Ziff Davis's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $17.670.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Ziff Davis EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Ziff Davis EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ziff Davis's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ziff Davis's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ziff Davis's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Ziff Davis's current Enterprise Value is $1,124 Mil.
Ziff Davis's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $448 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-OCF of 2.51 as of Aug. 18, 2026. This is 77% below median its historical median of 10.97. Over the past decade, Ziff Davis' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 2.51 to 17.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #413 out of 1018 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Ziff Davis' EV-to-OCF too high?
Ziff Davis' current EV-to-OCF of 2.51 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 10.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.51 to a high of 17.33. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.62. Ziff Davis' value of 2.51 is 45.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #413 out of 1018 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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-OCF compare to STGW and DV?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #413 out of 1018 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Ziff Davis in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.62. Ziff Davis' value of 2.51 is 45.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Ziff Davis' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 2.51 to 17.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.97 vs. the industry median of 4.62, 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 EV-to-OCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.62, based on 1,018 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ziff Davis's current EV-to-OCF of 2.51 is 45.7% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ziff Davis's current EV-to-OCF is 2.51, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 10.97. 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 EV-to-OCF is 2.51, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 10.97 and 45.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.62. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ziff Davis (ZD), the current EV-to-OCF is 2.51 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 $53.04.
GuruFocus considers Ziff Davis to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZD:
EV-to-OCF: 2.51 (77% below median its 10-year median of 10.97)
GF Value™: $53.04 vs. price of $54.31 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#413 of 1018)
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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