Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2026, filed Aug 7, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the ZD SEC filings page.
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) reported $1.4B in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, up 7.8% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Ziff Davis converts weak reported earnings into cash, while debt declines but the short-term balance-sheet cushion keeps narrowing.
Operating cash flow rose from$320M in FY2023 to$407M in FY2025 even as net income remained modest. That divergence, alongside FY2025 free cash flow of$288M , indicates cash generation is being supported by substantial non-cash charges and working-capital effects rather than reported profit alone.
In FY2025, modest top-line expansion coincided with operating margin recovering to
Debt-to-equity fell from 0.5x in FY2023 to 0.4x in FY2025, indicating a lower long-term leverage posture. Yet current ratio compressed to 1.3x as current liabilities reached
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Ziff Davis, Inc.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Ziff Davis, Inc. has an operating margin of 12.6%, meaning the company retains $13 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 73/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 8.1% the prior year.
Ziff Davis, Inc.'s revenue grew a modest 3.5% year-over-year to $1.5B. This slow but positive growth earns a score of 42/100.
Ziff Davis, Inc. carries a low D/E ratio of 0.41, meaning only $0.41 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 67/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
Ziff Davis, Inc.'s current ratio of 1.27 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 32/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Ziff Davis, Inc. converts 19.8% of revenue into free cash flow ($287.9M). This strong cash generation earns a score of 85/100.
Ziff Davis, Inc.'s ROE of 2.7% shows moderate profitability relative to equity, earning a score of 59/100. This is down from 3.5% the prior year.
Ziff Davis, Inc. scores 1.78, below the 1.81 distress threshold. This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Ziff Davis, Inc. passes 7 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Ziff Davis, Inc. generates $8.60 in operating cash flow ($407.1M OCF vs $47.4M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Ziff Davis, Inc. earns $4.87 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($183.1M vs $37.6M). This adequate coverage means the company can meet its interest obligations, but has limited cushion if earnings fall.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Ziff Davis, Inc. generated $286.7M in revenue in Q2 2026. This represents a decrease of 2.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 7.1%.
Ziff Davis, Inc.'s EBITDA was $2.2M in Q2 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 96.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 95.9%.
Ziff Davis, Inc. reported $624.5M in net income in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 2270.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2705.2%.
Ziff Davis, Inc. earned $17.16 per diluted share (EPS) in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 2623.8% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2808.5%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Ziff Davis, Inc. generated $54.0M in free cash flow in Q2 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 100.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1800.2%.
Ziff Davis, Inc. held $1.6B in cash against $718.7M in long-term debt as of Q2 2026.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Margins & Returns
Ziff Davis, Inc.'s gross margin was 84.1% in Q2 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 2.1 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 0.6 percentage points.
Ziff Davis, Inc.'s operating margin was -15.6% in Q2 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 20.3 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 16.7 percentage points.
Ziff Davis, Inc.'s ROE was 27.9% in Q2 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 26.5 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 26.6 percentage points.
Not shown for Q2 2026: the reported ratio is above 100.0% of revenue, so it does not read as a share of revenue.
Capital Allocation
Ziff Davis, Inc. invested $14.4M in research and development in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 1.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 5.4%.
Ziff Davis, Inc. spent $121.5M on share buybacks in Q2 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents an increase of 257.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 135.4%.
Ziff Davis, Inc. invested $35.0M in capex in Q2 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 16.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 5.7%.
ZD Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $286.7M-2.7% | $267.6M-1.9% | $519.9M+25.9% | $363.7M+2.9% | $294.8M-8.1% | $272.8M-13.2% | $412.8M+5.9% | $353.6M+3.7% |
| Cost of Revenue | $45.7M+12.4% | $44.3M+9.7% | $72.4M+35.9% | $53.2M+3.9% | $40.7M-18.7% | $40.4M-12.0% | $53.2M+44.0% | $51.2M-7.8% |
| Gross Profit | $241.0M-5.2% | $223.3M-3.9% | $447.6M+24.5% | $310.6M+2.7% | $254.1M-6.1% | $232.4M-13.5% | $359.6M+1.9% | $302.4M+5.9% |
| R&D Expenses | $14.4M+1.2% | $13.6M-2.0% | $18.4M+5.1% | $15.4M+1.0% | $14.2M-15.5% | $13.9M-21.7% | $17.5M+13.0% | $15.3M-13.3% |
| SG&A Expenses | $47.5M-2.7% | $46.6M+8.1% | $64.1M+20.8% | $54.0M+3.0% | $48.8M+0.6% | $43.2M-12.8% | $53.0M+149.7% | $52.4M-47.2% |
| Operating Income | -$44.7M-424.8% | $2.9M-79.7% | $126.4M+61.0% | $28.4M+197.0% | $13.8M-51.8% | $14.5M-59.7% | $78.5M-2.7% | -$29.3M-120.0% |
| EBITDA | $2.2M-96.6% | $52.7M-25.0% | $191.6M+38.4% | $85.7M+288.9% | $64.1M-20.6% | $70.3M-16.6% | $138.5M-7.9% | $22.0M-48.2% |
| Interest Expense | $5.8M-12.4% | $6.9M+11.3% | $18.3M-33.8% | $6.5M+61.4% | $6.6M+265.0% | $6.2M+250.1% | $27.7M-53.3% | $4.0M+42.8% |
| Income Tax | $941K+1463.8% | $2.6M-27.1% | $9.1M-33.0% | $12.8M+1.9% | -$69K-101.0% | $3.6M-56.0% | $13.6M+5.0% | $12.5M+135.0% |
| Net Income | $624.5M+2270.5% | $22.3M-8.2% | $370K-99.4% | -$3.6M+92.6% | $26.3M-28.6% | $24.2M+128.1% | $64.1M+1.0% | -$48.6M-56.8% |
| EPS (Basic) | $17.16+2623.8% | $0.59+3.5% | $0.03-97.9% | -$0.09+91.9% | $0.63-22.2% | $0.57+147.8% | $1.44+5.9% | -$1.11-65.7% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $17.16+2623.8% | $0.59+3.5% | $0.02 | -$0.09+91.9% | $0.63-18.2% | $0.57+147.8% | $1.44+5.9% | -$1.11-65.7% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 36M-12.9% | 38M-12.1% | N/A | 41M-7.7% | 42M-17.6% | 43M-6.9% | N/A | 44M-4.6% |
ZD Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4.0B+13.6% | $3.4B-3.5% | $3.7B-1.1% | $3.5B+1.7% | $3.5B-3.9% | $3.5B-5.7% | $3.7B+6.7% | $3.4B+1.1% |
| Current Assets | $2.1B+89.1% | $1.4B+33.9% | $1.4B+7.7% | $1.1B+18.2% | $1.1B-10.5% | $1.1B-17.1% | $1.3B+6.8% | $951.0M-10.6% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.6B+251.2% | $519.7M+20.6% | $573.8M+13.4% | $503.4M+30.4% | $457.3M-33.5% | $431.0M-41.3% | $505.9M-31.4% | $386.1M-41.6% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% |
| Accounts Receivable | $418.8M-19.9% | $397.5M-23.3% | $623.4M-5.6% | $473.2M+0.6% | $523.0M+16.1% | $517.9M+15.9% | $660.2M+95.5% | $470.6M+61.4% |
| Long-Term Investments | $99.9M-28.5% | $100.1M-40.1% | $93.2M-41.1% | $119.6M-21.8% | $139.8M-8.3% | $167.2M+19.4% | $158.2M+12.3% | $152.8M+9.0% |
| Goodwill | $1.3B-20.3% | $1.3B-15.9% | $1.3B-14.8% | $1.6B+2.1% | $1.6B-0.4% | $1.6B-1.6% | $1.6B+2.2% | $1.6B+2.2% |
| Total Liabilities | $1.8B+5.0% | $1.7B-1.3% | $1.9B+0.9% | $1.7B+0.7% | $1.7B-6.5% | $1.7B-7.2% | $1.9B+20.0% | $1.7B+5.6% |
| Current Liabilities | $963.3M+39.0% | $863.7M+22.6% | $1.1B+19.5% | $698.0M+4.6% | $692.8M+7.6% | $704.8M+6.2% | $899.6M+108.3% | $667.4M+59.1% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $797.2M-19.0% | $809.1M-18.3% | $834.8M-16.0% | $980.0M-2.0% | $983.9M-14.5% | $989.7M-14.8% | $993.8M-13.3% | $999.7M-13.8% |
| Long-Term Debt | $718.7M-16.9% | $718.3M-16.9% | $717.8M-16.9% | $865.9M+0.3% | $865.4M-13.7% | $864.8M-13.7% | $864.3M-13.7% | $863.7M-13.7% |
| Total Equity | $2.2B+21.4% | $1.7B-5.5% | $1.8B-3.2% | $1.8B+2.7% | $1.8B-1.5% | $1.8B-4.2% | $1.8B-4.3% | $1.8B-2.9% |
| Retained Earnings | $1.9B+32.5% | $1.3B-5.3% | $1.3B-4.5% | $1.4B+3.0% | $1.4B-4.2% | $1.4B-6.5% | $1.4B-6.1% | $1.3B-6.4% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Inventory.
ZD Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $89.0M+55.9% | $30.0M+45.3% | $191.1M+20.8% | $138.3M+30.5% | $57.1M+12.9% | $20.6M-72.7% | $158.2M+71.8% | $106.0M+45.5% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $46.9M-6.9% | $49.8M-10.8% | $57.9M-3.4% | $57.3M+11.6% | $50.3M-3.5% | $55.8M+15.2% | $60.0M-13.9% | $51.4M-8.1% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | $11.5M+6.2% | $10.9M+11.9% | N/A | $12.2M+20.0% | $10.8M-6.5% | $9.8M+9.9% | N/A | $10.2M+50.0% |
| Capital Expenditures | $35.0M+16.1% | $33.1M+29.3% | $33.3M+22.6% | $30.1M+16.6% | $30.1M+18.2% | $25.6M-8.9% | $27.2M+3.5% | $25.8M-5.1% |
| Free Cash Flow | $54.0M+100.3% | -$3.2M+36.6% | $157.8M+20.4% | $108.2M+35.0% | $26.9M+7.5% | -$5.0M-110.6% | $131.1M+99.0% | $80.1M+75.8% |
| Investing Cash Flow | $1.1B+16211.7% | -$33.2M+48.8% | -$29.4M+10.6% | -$44.8M+75.3% | -$6.8M+41.9% | -$64.8M+9.3% | -$32.9M-45.1% | -$181.4M-360.3% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$120.3M-277.3% | -$53.5M-52.8% | -$58.8M-2898.7% | -$44.6M+80.7% | -$31.9M+62.7% | -$35.0M-454.7% | $2.1M+4.1% | -$231.3M-343.2% |
| Share Buybacks | $121.5M+257.9% | $51.6M+47.8% | $60.6M+4947.6% | $44.4M-53.8% | $33.9M-59.6% | $34.9M+789.6% | $1.2M+1.2% | $96.1M+115.1% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Dividends Paid.
ZD Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 84.1%-2.1pp | 83.4%-1.7pp | 86.1%-1.0pp | 85.4%-0.1pp | 86.2%+1.8pp | 85.2%-0.2pp | 87.1%-3.4pp | 85.5%+1.8pp |
| Operating Margin | -15.6%-20.3pp | 1.1%-4.2pp | 24.3%+5.3pp | 7.8%+16.1pp | 4.7%-4.2pp | 5.3%-6.1pp | 19.0%-1.7pp | -8.3%-4.4pp |
| Net Margin | 217.8% | 8.3%-0.6pp | 0.1%-15.4pp | -1.0%+12.8pp | 8.9%-2.6pp | 8.9%+5.5pp | 15.5%-0.8pp | -13.7%-4.7pp |
| Return on Equity | 27.9%+26.5pp | 1.3%0.0pp | 0.0%-3.5pp | -0.2%+2.6pp | 1.4%-0.5pp | 1.3%+0.8pp | 3.5%+0.2pp | -2.8%-1.0pp |
| Return on Assets | 15.6%+14.9pp | 0.7%0.0pp | 0.0%-1.7pp | -0.1%+1.3pp | 0.8%-0.3pp | 0.7%+0.4pp | 1.7%-0.1pp | -1.4%-0.5pp |
| Current Ratio | 2.16+0.6x | 1.66+0.1x | 1.27-0.1x | 1.61+0.2x | 1.59-0.3x | 1.52-0.4x | 1.41-1.3x | 1.43-1.1x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.32-0.1x | 0.42-0.1x | 0.41-0.1x | 0.480.0x | 0.47-0.1x | 0.47-0.1x | 0.48-0.1x | 0.49-0.1x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.070.0x | 0.080.0x | 0.140.0x | 0.100.0x | 0.080.0x | 0.080.0x | 0.110.0x | 0.100.0x |
| FCF Margin | 18.8%+9.7pp | -1.2%+0.6pp | 30.3%-1.4pp | 29.7%+7.1pp | 9.1%+1.3pp | -1.8%-16.9pp | 31.8%+14.9pp | 22.7%+9.3pp |
Reported as filed but not readable as a share of revenue in the periods where the ratio runs further from zero than a revenue base allows; no change figure is given where either compared period is one of those: Net Margin.
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| Ziff Davis, Inc. ZD | FY2025 | $1.5B | $47.4M | 3.3% | $2.0B | 60/100 |
| Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. IAS | FY2024 | $530.1M | $37.8M | 7.1% | $1.7B | 69/100 |
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Where Ziff Davis, Inc. Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s annual revenue?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) reported $1.5B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 3.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s revenue growing?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) revenue grew by 3.5% year-over-year, from $1.4B to $1.5B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Ziff Davis, Inc. profitable?
Yes, Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) reported a net income of $47.4M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 3.3%.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s EBITDA?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) had EBITDA of $411.8M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Ziff Davis, Inc. have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) had $573.8M in cash and equivalents against $717.8M in long-term debt.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s gross margin?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) had a gross margin of 85.8% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s operating margin?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) had an operating margin of 12.6% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s net profit margin?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) had a net profit margin of 3.3% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE)?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has a return on equity of 2.7% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) generated $287.9M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s operating cash flow?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) generated $407.1M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Ziff Davis, Inc.'s total assets?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) had $3.7B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Ziff Davis, Inc.'s capital expenditures?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) invested $119.2M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Ziff Davis, Inc. spend on research and development?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) invested $62.0M in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s current ratio?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) had a current ratio of 1.27 as of fiscal year 2025, which is considered adequate.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA)?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) had a return on assets of 1.3% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) trades at 3.0x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $643.5M net income, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $2.0B as of Oct 17, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s price-to-sales ratio?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) trades at 1.4x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $1.4B revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $2.0B as of Oct 17, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has an Altman Z-Score of 1.78, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 9, indicating strong financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Ziff Davis, Inc.'s earnings high quality?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has an earnings quality ratio of 8.60x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Ziff Davis, Inc. cover its interest payments?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has an interest coverage ratio of 4.87x, meaning it can adequately cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Ziff Davis, Inc.?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) scores 60 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.