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Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US48123V1026
CUSIP
48123V102
IPO Date
Jul 21, 1999

Highlights

Market Cap
$1.65B
Enterprise Value
$1.76B
EPS (TTM)
$2.56
PE Ratio
16.41
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.45B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$837.62M
EBITDA (TTM)
$347.17M
Year Range
$22.45 - $50.55
Target Price
$43.00
ROA (TTM)
2.90%
ROE (TTM)
6.06%

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Ziff Davis, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ziff Davis, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has returned 19.37% so far this year and 11.66% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ZD has returned -0.40% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Ziff Davis, Inc.

1D
0.10%
1M
54.95%
YTD
19.37%
6M
10.13%
1Y
11.66%
3Y*
-18.69%
5Y*
-14.43%
10Y*
-0.40%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 23, 1999, ZD's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.28%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Feb 2001 with a return of +244.9%, while the worst month was Dec 2000 at -54.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, ZD closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 9, 2001 with a return of +300.0%, while the worst single day was May 25, 2006 at -45.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.73%-29.15%54.95%19.37%
2025-0.83%-23.81%-8.48%-21.42%9.85%-6.69%2.81%22.78%-0.29%-11.02%-3.19%7.10%-35.31%
20240.31%2.02%-8.32%-20.51%14.97%-4.44%-13.02%2.07%-0.43%-4.91%27.19%-7.66%-19.12%
202313.12%-11.73%-1.18%-6.29%-19.28%18.67%3.51%-8.09%-4.44%-5.07%5.56%5.28%-15.06%
2022-5.23%-4.25%-3.80%-8.70%-13.60%-2.37%9.88%-5.63%-11.39%13.01%19.21%-14.26%-28.65%
20215.07%8.52%7.61%0.95%2.92%10.46%2.70%-2.53%-0.78%24.22%-11.23%-2.64%50.14%

Benchmark Metrics

Ziff Davis, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 25.55%, beta of 0.97, and R² of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 26, 1999.

  • This stock captured 129.76% of S&P 500 Index gains and 117.70% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.05 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
25.55%
Beta
0.97
0.05
Upside Capture
129.76%
Downside Capture
117.70%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ZD ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


ZD Risk / Return Rank: 4949
Overall Rank
ZD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4646
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ZD Sortino Ratio Rank: 5454
Sortino Ratio Rank
ZD Omega Ratio Rank: 5151
Omega Ratio Rank
ZD Calmar Ratio Rank: 4848
Calmar Ratio Rank
ZD Martin Ratio Rank: 4848
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ZDBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.17

0.90

-0.73

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.96

1.39

-0.42

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.11

1.21

-0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.30

1.40

-1.10

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.69

6.61

-5.92

Explore ZD risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Ziff Davis, Inc. provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%$0.00$5.00$10.00$15.00$20.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$18.68$0.00$0.78$1.46$1.32$1.18$1.06

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%16.85%0.00%0.96%2.42%2.03%1.66%1.48%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ziff Davis, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$18.68$0.00$0.00$18.68

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ziff Davis, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Ziff Davis, Inc. was 97.05%, occurring on Dec 26, 2000. Recovery took 329 trading sessions.

The current Ziff Davis, Inc. drawdown is 68.45%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-97.05%Jul 26, 1999361Dec 26, 2000329Apr 24, 2002690
-80.06%Nov 10, 20211075Feb 24, 2026
-78.02%Sep 2, 20031317Nov 20, 20081518Dec 3, 20142835
-47.45%Jan 22, 2020131Jul 28, 2020126Jan 27, 2021257
-42.16%Oct 29, 200237Dec 19, 200265Mar 26, 2003102

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Ziff Davis, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Ziff Davis, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ZD, comparing it with other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, ZD has a P/E ratio of 16.4. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ZD relative to other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, ZD has a P/S ratio of 1.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ZD in comparison with other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, ZD has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items