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Ziff DavisSTU:JXC1 -1.24%77 FCF Margin % is 18.82% as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 24.34. GuruFocus rates STU:JXC1 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.66. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Media - Diversified companies, Ziff Davis ranks better than 93.01% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Ziff Davis's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €47 Mil. Ziff Davis's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €249 Mil. Therefore, Ziff Davis's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.82%.
The historical data trend for Ziff Davis's FCF Margin % 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.
STU:JXC1 vs STGW, DV, CCO: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Ziff Davis's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ziff Davis's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ziff Davis's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:JXC1) has a FCF Margin % of 18.82% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 24.34. Over the past decade, Ziff Davis' FCF Margin % has ranged from 15.49 to 33.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #70 out of 1001 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Ziff Davis' FCF Margin % too high?
Ziff Davis' current FCF Margin % of 18.82% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 24.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.49 to a high of 33.17. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.03. Ziff Davis' value of 18.82% is 827.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #70 out of 1001 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ziff Davis has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ziff Davis' FCF Margin % compare to STGW and DV?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #70 out of 1001 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Ziff Davis in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.03. Ziff Davis' value of 18.82% is 827.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ziff Davis' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 15.49 to 33.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.34 vs. the industry median of 2.03, 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 FCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.03, based on 1,001 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ziff Davis's current FCF Margin % of 18.82% is 827.1% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ziff Davis's current FCF Margin % is 18.82%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 24.34. 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?
Ziff Davis (STU:JXC1) has a current FCF Margin % of 18.82%. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.66, compared to a current price of €47.60 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 18.82%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 24.34 and 827.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.03. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ziff Davis (STU:JXC1), the current FCF Margin % is 18.82% as of Jun. 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 (STU:JXC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ziff Davis stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €47.60 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €45.66.
Key valuation signals for STU:JXC1:
FCF Margin %: 18.82% (23% below median its 10-year median of 24.34)
GF Value™: €45.66 vs. price of €47.60 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 827.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#70 of 1001)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:JXC1 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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