AlphaStocks
6.3
Consider Buy

ZIFF DAVIS, INC. (ZD)

Communication Services / Advertising

S&P SmallCap 600

$42.20

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#230out of 1127 in Communication Services

Is ZIFF DAVIS, INC. a Good Investment in 2026?

ZIFF DAVIS, INC. (ZD) scores 6.3 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates ZIFF DAVIS, INC. as Strong (Top 25% (rank 18%)). The Graham model is the least favorable, rating it Neutral. ZIFF DAVIS, INC. currently trades above its estimated fair value of $24, suggesting limited upside at current prices. ZIFF DAVIS, INC. ranks #230 out of 1127 stocks in the Communication Services sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E36.6ROE2.7Market Cap1.7T

Estimated Fair Value

$23.8377% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 37x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -19% may not justify the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

6/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

25% above fair value

Lynch

Attractive

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Strong

Top 25% (rank 18%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ZIFF DAVIS, INC. (ZD) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, ZIFF DAVIS, INC. (ZD) scores 6.3 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 37x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -19% may not justify the premium.
What is ZIFF DAVIS, INC.'s Piotroski F-Score?
ZIFF DAVIS, INC.'s Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 6/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is ZD overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $24, ZD appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 77% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 37x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -19% may not justify the premium.
How does ZD compare to other Communication Services stocks?
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. ranks #230 out of 1127 stocks in the Communication Services sector, placing it in the top 20% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about ZD?
AlphaStocks evaluates ZD using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Attractive; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Strong. These models are combined into a single composite score of 6.3/10.

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