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ZD · Nasdaq · United States · Telegraph & Other Message Communications
In shortZIFF DAVIS, INC. is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+3.5% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 12.6% | 59/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 3.3% | 33/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 2.7% | 13/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 4.8% | 32/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.27× | 40/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.49× | 84/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 0.71× | 94/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 4.87× | 32/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 3.02 | 49/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 19.8% | 99/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 6.08× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 33/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 10.0% | 74/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.4% | 87/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 1.4% | 25/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -5.4% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,417 | 1,391 | 1,364 | 1,402 | 1,451 |
| Cost of revenue | 188 | 185 | 186 | 200 | 207 |
| Gross profit | 1,229 | 1,206 | 1,178 | 1,201 | 1,245 |
| Research & development | 79 | 74 | 69 | 67 | 62 |
| Operating income | 167 | 199 | 133 | 114 | 183 |
| Interest expense | 80 | 37 | 42 | 35 | 38 |
| Pre-tax income | 351 | 131 | 75 | 93 | 81 |
| Income tax | (14) | 58 | 24 | 41 | 25 |
| Net income | 497 | 64 | 42 | 63 | 47 |
| Diluted EPS | $10.37 | $1.36 | $0.89 | $1.42 | $1.15 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 41 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
3.02 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
7/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Aug 7, 2026