Zhihu (ZH) EV-to-FCF: (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


ZH Zhihu Inc ZH
58 GF Score
Price $3.26
GF Value $3.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Zhihu EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Zhihu's Enterprise Value is $-324.7 Mil. Zhihu's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil. Therefore, Zhihu's EV-to-FCF for today is .

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

ZH' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 5.49
Current: 5.39

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Zhihu was 5.49. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

ZH's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
65.78% of 339 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 10.19 vs ZH: 5.39

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.

As of today (2026-07-11), Zhihu's stock price is $3.26. Zhihu's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.355. Therefore, Zhihu's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Zhihu  (NYSE:ZH) EV-to-FCF Explanation

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.

Zhihu's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.26/-0.355
=At Loss

Zhihu's share price for today is $3.26.
Zhihu'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 $-0.355.

* 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.


Zhihu EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Zhihu EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zhihu'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.

Zhihu EV-to-FCF Chart

Zhihu Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -31.33 0.35 3.37 8.94 4.76

Zhihu Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.76 0.00

ZH vs ANGI, ZIP, DIBS: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Zhihu'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.


Zhihu EV-to-FCF vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Zhihu's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zhihu's EV-to-FCF falls into.


ZH
58GF Score
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Zhihu EV-to-FCF Calculation

Zhihu's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=-324.746/0
=

Zhihu's current Enterprise Value is $-324.7 Mil.
Zhihu'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 $0.0 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.

Is Zhihu (ZH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhihu stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.60. GuruFocus considers Zhihu to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ZH:

  • EV-to-FCF:
  • GF Value™: $3.60 vs. price of $3.26 (9.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Zhihu Business Description

Other Exchanges 02390:Hong Kong5BU0:Germany
Address 18 Xueqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100083
Zhihu Inc is engaged in the operation of one online content community which monetizes through paid membership services, marketing services and other services in the People's Republic of China. It is an online content community where people come to find solutions, make decisions, seek inspiration, and have fun. Its community supports discussions ranging from everyday consumer decisions, such as purchasing products or planning travel, to more specialized areas on professional knowledge, technological developments including artificial intelligence and academic topics. It operates in single segment and its revenues are derived from within the PRC.
58GF Score

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