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ZW Data Action TechnologiesCNET 34 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-7.93 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates CNET with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Media - Diversified companies, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks worse than 162074.39% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for ZW Data Action Technologies's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of ZW Data Action Technologies was 12.91. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.94.
CNET's Price-to-Projected-FCF is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.82 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Projected-FCF only.
ZW Data Action Technologies (NAS:CNET) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
ZW Data Action Technologies's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
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Share Price
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Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
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1.35
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-7.9292771861012
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* 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.
ZW Data Action Technologies Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
ZW Data Action Technologies Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ZW Data Action Technologies's Intrinsic Value: Projected 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.
ZW Data Action Technologies Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
CNET vs VSME, TGNT, CHR: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, ZW Data Action Technologies's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-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.
ZW Data Action Technologies Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ZW Data Action Technologies's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZW Data Action Technologies's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
ZW Data Action Technologies Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $-7.93 mean?
ZW Data Action Technologies (CNET) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $-7.93 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on ZW Data Action Technologies and its competitors. Over the past decade, ZW Data Action Technologies' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.48 to 12.91. According to the industry distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #999999 out of 617 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is ZW Data Action Technologies' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
ZW Data Action Technologies' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-7.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 12.91. Based on the distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #999999 out of 617 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ZW Data Action Technologies has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZW Data Action Technologies' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to VSME and TGNT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #999999 out of 617 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places ZW Data Action Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.82. Historically, ZW Data Action Technologies' own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.48 to 12.91 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 0.82, based on 617 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on ZW Data Action Technologies and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZW Data Action Technologies's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-7.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZW Data Action Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZW Data Action Technologies (CNET) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.26, compared to a current price of $1.35 — trading 419.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-7.93. ZW Data Action Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ZW Data Action Technologies (CNET), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-7.93 as of Aug. 21, 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 ZW Data Action Technologies (CNET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZW Data Action Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.35 is trading 419.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.26.
GuruFocus considers ZW Data Action Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CNET:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $-7.93
GF Value™: $0.26 vs. price of $1.35 (419.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CNET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc provides one-stop services for clients on its Omni-channel advertising, precision marketing, influencer marketing and data analysis management system. It also develops block-chain enabled web/mobile applications and provides Software-as-a-Service services for clients. In addition, it provides intellectual property licensing services. The company derives revenue from distributing the right to use search engine marketing service it purchased from key search engines to increase the sales conversion rate for clients business promotion on both mobile and computer searches; providing internet advertising and related marketing services for clients businesses; providing intellectual property licensing services; and providing Blockchain-based SaaS Services.
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