Ziff DavisZD +1.19%78 EV-to-FCF is 7.89 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 13.94. GuruFocus rates ZD with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Media - Diversified companies, Ziff Davis ranks better than 61.37% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Ziff Davis's Enterprise Value is $2,285 Mil.
Ziff Davis's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $290 Mil. Therefore, Ziff Davis's EV-to-FCF for today is 7.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ziff Davis's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ZD'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.6 Med: 13.94 Max: 21.09
Current: 7.89
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Ziff Davis was 21.09. The lowest was 4.60. And the median was 13.94.
ZD's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 61.37% of 611
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.49
vs ZD: 7.89
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $52.59.
Ziff Davis's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.130.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Ziff Davis EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Ziff Davis EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ziff Davis's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ziff Davis's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ziff Davis's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Ziff Davis's current Enterprise Value is $2,285 Mil.
Ziff Davis's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $290 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-FCF of 7.89 as of Jul. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 13.94. Over the past decade, Ziff Davis' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.60 to 21.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #236 out of 611 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Ziff Davis' EV-to-FCF too high?
Ziff Davis' current EV-to-FCF of 7.89 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 13.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.60 to a high of 21.09. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.49. Ziff Davis' value of 7.89 is 31.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #236 out of 611 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ziff Davis has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ziff Davis' EV-to-FCF compare to STGW and DV?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #236 out of 611 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Ziff Davis in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.49. Ziff Davis' value of 7.89 is 31.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ziff Davis' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.60 to 21.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.94 vs. the industry median of 11.49, 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-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.49, based on 611 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ziff Davis's current EV-to-FCF of 7.89 is 31.3% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ziff Davis's current EV-to-FCF is 7.89, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 13.94. 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 $57.57, compared to a current price of $52.59 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 7.89, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 13.94 and 31.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.49. Ziff Davis' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ziff Davis (ZD), the current EV-to-FCF is 7.89 as of Jul. 02, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.59 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.57.
GuruFocus considers Ziff Davis to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZD:
EV-to-FCF: 7.89 (43% below median its 10-year median of 13.94)
GF Value™: $57.57 vs. price of $52.59 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#236 of 611)
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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