Ziff Davis (FRA:JXC1) ROCE %: -6.52% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:JXC1 Ziff Davis Inc FRA:JXC1
70 GF Score
Price €47.40
GF Value €46.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ziff Davis ROCE %?

Ziff Davis FRA:JXC1 -1.25% 70 ROCE % is -6.52% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:JXC1 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Ziff Davis's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -6.52%.

Ziff Davis  (FRA:JXC1) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Ziff Davis ROCE % Related Terms

Ziff Davis ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ziff Davis's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Ziff Davis Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Ziff Davis Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Ziff Davis ROCE % Calculation

Ziff Davis's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=91.085/( ( (3537.639 - 859.163) + (3128.463 - 918.01) )/ 2 )
=91.085/( (2678.476+2210.453)/ 2 )
=91.085/2444.4645
=3.73 %

Ziff Davis's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-157.312/( ( (2936.057 - 747.114) + (3470.287 - 836.17) )/ 2 )
=-157.312/( ( 2188.943 + 2634.117 )/ 2 )
=-157.312/2411.53
=-6.52 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -6.52% mean?
Ziff Davis (FRA:JXC1) has a ROCE % of -6.52% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Ziff Davis' ROCE % too high?
Ziff Davis' current ROCE % is -6.52%. Overall, Ziff Davis has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ziff Davis' ROCE % compare to STGW and DV?
Ziff Davis' ROCE % of -6.52% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.25. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.25, based on 976 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ziff Davis's current ROCE % is -6.52%. 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 (FRA:JXC1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.42, compared to a current price of €47.40 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -6.52%. Ziff Davis' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ziff Davis (FRA:JXC1), the current ROCE % is -6.52% 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 (FRA:JXC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ziff Davis stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €47.40 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €46.42. GuruFocus considers Ziff Davis to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JXC1:

  • ROCE %: -6.52%
  • GF Value™: €46.42 vs. price of €47.40 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JXC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ziff Davis Business Description

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.
70GF Score

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