ZD (Ziff Davis) Goodwill-to-Asset: 0.32 (As of Jun. 2026)

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ZD Ziff Davis Inc ZD
78 GF Score
Price $55.76
GF Value $52.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ziff Davis Goodwill-to-Asset?

Ziff Davis ZD -0.59% 78 Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.32 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ZD with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets. Ziff Davis's Goodwill for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,291 Mil. Ziff Davis's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,998 Mil. Therefore, Ziff Davis's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.32.


Ziff Davis  (NAS:ZD) Goodwill-to-Asset Explanation

If the goodwill-to-asset ratio increases, it can mean that the company is recording a proportionately higher amount of goodwill, assuming total assets are remaining constant. It is generally good to see a company increasing its assets regularly; however, if these increases are coming from intangible assets, such as goodwill, the increases may not be as good.

Increases in the goodwill-to-asset ratio might suggest that a company has been aggressively acquiring other firms or has seen its tangible assets decrease in value. When a large portion of total assets are attributable to intangible assets (such as goodwill), the company may be at risk of having that portion of its asset base wiped out quickly if it must record any goodwill impairments. Decreases in the goodwill-to-assets ratio suggest that the company has either written down some goodwill or increased its tangible assets.

Asset needs vary from industry to industry. This is why comparing goodwill-to-assets ratios is generally most meaningful among companies within the same industry. By comparing a company's goodwill to assets ratio to those of other companies within the same industry, investors can get a feel for how a company is managing its goodwill.


Ziff Davis Goodwill-to-Asset Related Terms


Ziff Davis Goodwill-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ziff Davis's Goodwill-to-Asset 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.

Ziff Davis Goodwill-to-Asset Chart

Ziff Davis Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Goodwill-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.41 0.45 0.45 0.43 0.44

Ziff Davis Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Goodwill-to-Asset 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 0.46 0.46 0.44 0.40 0.32

ZD vs STGW, DV, CCO: Goodwill-to-Asset Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Ziff Davis's Goodwill-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Goodwill-to-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ziff Davis's Goodwill-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ziff Davis's Goodwill-to-Asset falls into.


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Ziff Davis Goodwill-to-Asset Calculation

Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets.

It is calculated by dividing goodwill by total assets.

Ziff Davis's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Goodwill to Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=1607.537/3663.306
=0.44

Ziff Davis's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Goodwill to Asset (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=1291.002/3998.027
=0.32

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Goodwill-to-Asset →
What does a Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.32 mean?
Ziff Davis (ZD) has a Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.32 as of Jun. 2026. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors.
Is Ziff Davis' Goodwill-to-Asset too high?
Ziff Davis' current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.32. 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' Goodwill-to-Asset compare to STGW and DV?
Ziff Davis' Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.32 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Goodwill-to-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Goodwill-to-Asset depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Goodwill-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Goodwill-to-Asset mean?
A high Goodwill-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. Ziff Davis's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.32. 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 $52.94, compared to a current price of $55.76 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.32. Ziff Davis' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Goodwill-to-Asset calculated?
Goodwill-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ziff Davis (ZD), the current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.32 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 (ZD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ziff Davis stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $55.76 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.94. GuruFocus considers Ziff Davis to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ZD:

  • Goodwill-to-Asset: 0.32
  • GF Value™: $52.94 vs. price of $55.76 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges JXC1:GermanyZ2DV34:Brazil
Address 114 5th Avenue, 15th Floor New York, NY 10011
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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