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Ziff Davis's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $241 Mil. Ziff Davis's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,124 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ziff Davis's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $241 Mil. Ziff Davis's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $287 Mil. Therefore, Ziff Davis's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 84.06%.
Ziff Davis had a gross margin of 84.06% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ziff Davis was 86.73%. The lowest was 82.17%. And the median was 85.16%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Ziff Davis had a gross margin of 84.06% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Ziff Davis Gross Profit Related Terms
Ziff Davis Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ziff Davis's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ziff Davis's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ziff Davis's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 $1,124 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Ziff Davis (ZD) has a Gross Profit of $1,124 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors.
Is Ziff Davis' Gross Profit too high?
Ziff Davis' current Gross Profit is $1,124 Mil. Overall, Ziff Davis has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ziff Davis' Gross Profit compare to STGW and DV?
Ziff Davis' Gross Profit of $1,124 Mil 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 Gross Profit for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. Ziff Davis's current Gross Profit is $1,124 Mil. 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 $56.10 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $1,124 Mil. Ziff Davis' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ziff Davis (ZD), the current Gross Profit is $1,124 Mil 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 $56.10 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.94.
GuruFocus considers Ziff Davis to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZD:
Gross Profit: $1,124 Mil
GF Value™: $52.94 vs. price of $56.10 (6% above fair value)
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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