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Ziff DavisBSP:Z2DV34 48 5-Year RORE % is 28.73 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:Z2DV34 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R$18.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Media - Diversified companies, Ziff Davis ranks better than 75.69% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Ziff Davis's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 28.73%.
The industry rank for Ziff Davis's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:Z2DV34's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 75.69% of 872
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.24
vs BSP:Z2DV34: 28.73
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Ziff Davis 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Ziff Davis 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ziff Davis's 5-Year RORE % 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.
BSP:Z2DV34 vs STGW, DV, CCO: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Ziff Davis's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ziff Davis's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ziff Davis's 5-Year RORE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Jun. 2026 and 5-year before.
Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34) has a 5-Year RORE % of 28.73 as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #212 out of 872 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Ziff Davis' 5-Year RORE % too high?
Ziff Davis' current 5-Year RORE % is 28.73. The Media - Diversified industry median 5-Year RORE % is 1.24. Ziff Davis' value of 28.73 is 2216.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #212 out of 872 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ziff Davis has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ziff Davis' 5-Year RORE % compare to STGW and DV?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #212 out of 872 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Ziff Davis in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 1.24. Ziff Davis' value of 28.73 is 2216.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.24, based on 872 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ziff Davis's current 5-Year RORE % of 28.73 is 2216.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ziff Davis's current 5-Year RORE % is 28.73. 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 (BSP:Z2DV34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$18.05, compared to a current price of R$18.36 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 28.73 and 2216.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.24. Ziff Davis' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34), the current 5-Year RORE % is 28.73 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 (BSP:Z2DV34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ziff Davis stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$18.36 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$18.05.
GuruFocus considers Ziff Davis to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:Z2DV34:
5-Year RORE %: 28.73
GF Value™: R$18.05 vs. price of R$18.36 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2216.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#212 of 872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:Z2DV34 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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