ZD (Ziff Davis) Liabilities-to-Assets : 0.44 (As of Jun. 2026)

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ZD Ziff Davis Inc ZD
77 GF Score
Price $54.31
GF Value $53.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ziff Davis Liabilities-to-Assets?

Ziff Davis ZD -1.84% 77 Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.44 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ZD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. Ziff Davis's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,761 Mil. Ziff Davis's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,998 Mil. Therefore, Ziff Davis's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.44.


Ziff Davis  (NAS:ZD) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.


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Ziff Davis Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ziff Davis's Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets Chart

Ziff Davis Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Liabilities-to-Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.48 0.46 0.46 0.51 0.52

Ziff Davis Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Liabilities-to-Assets 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 0.48 0.48 0.52 0.49 0.44

ZD vs STGW, DV, CCO: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison

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

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

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


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Ziff Davis Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.

Ziff Davis's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Liabilities-to-Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=1909.731/3663.306
=0.52

Ziff Davis's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Liabilities-to-Assets (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=1760.569/3998.027
=0.44

* 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 Liabilities-to-Assets →
What does a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.44 mean?
Ziff Davis (ZD) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.44 as of Jun. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors.
Is Ziff Davis' Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Ziff Davis' current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.44. Overall, Ziff Davis has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ziff Davis' Liabilities-to-Assets compare to STGW and DV?
Ziff Davis' Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.44 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 Liabilities-to-Assets for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. Ziff Davis's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.44. 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 $53.04, compared to a current price of $54.31 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.44. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ziff Davis (ZD), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.44 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 $54.31 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.04. GuruFocus considers Ziff Davis to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ZD:

  • Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.44
  • GF Value™: $53.04 vs. price of $54.31 (2.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 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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