HOUS vs. Z

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HOUS (Anywhere Real Estate Inc) and Z (Zillow Group, Inc.) are both stocks. HOUS operates in Real Estate - Services (Real Estate), while Z operates in Internet Content & Information (Communication Services). At a 0.41 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

HOUS vs. Z - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Anywhere Real Estate Inc (HOUS) and Zillow Group, Inc. (Z). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

HOUS

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

Z

• 1D: -2.36%
• 1M: -19.35%
• YTD: -47.95%
• 6M: -53.28%
• 1Y: -48.62%
• 3Y*: -8.71%
• 5Y*: -20.06%
• 10Y*: 1.93%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

HOUS vs. Z - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
HOUS Anywhere Real Estate Inc	24.58%	329.09%	-59.31%	26.92%	-61.99%	28.13%	35.54%	-31.86%	-43.68%	4.27%
Z Zillow Group, Inc.	-47.95%	-7.87%	27.98%	79.63%	-49.55%	-50.81%	182.54%	45.47%	-22.83%	12.20%

Correlation

The correlation between HOUS and Z is 0.36, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.36
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.48
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.53
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.43
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 4, 2015	0.41

The correlation between HOUS and Z shifts across timeframes, from 0.36 (1 year) to 0.53 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap HOUS : $1.98B Z : $8.51B
EPS HOUS : -$1.13 Z : $0.25
PS Ratio HOUS : 0.34 Z : 3.26
PB Ratio HOUS : 1.30 Z : 1.93
Total Revenue (TTM) HOUS : $5.87B Z : $2.69B
Gross Profit (TTM) HOUS : $2.78B Z : $1.98B
EBITDA (TTM) HOUS : $167.00M Z : $257.00M

Return for Risk

HOUS vs. Z — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

Z

Z Risk / Return Rank: 6
Z Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3
Z Sortino Ratio Rank: 4
Z Omega Ratio Rank: 5
Z Calmar Ratio Rank: 11
Z Martin Ratio Rank: 6

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.

HOUS vs. Z - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Anywhere Real Estate Inc (HOUS) and Zillow Group, Inc. (Z). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	HOUS	Z	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-1.11	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.39	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.04	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.04	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	HOUS	Z	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-86.51%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-61.25%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-61.25%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-78.29%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-86.51%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-82.24%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-44.42%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	32.84%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HOUS	Z	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	9.47%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	35.68%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	43.88%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	52.05%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	52.88%	—

Dividends

HOUS vs. Z - Dividend Comparison

Neither HOUS nor Z has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
HOUS Anywhere Real Estate Inc	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	2.79%	2.45%	1.36%	0.70%
Z Zillow Group, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

HOUS vs. Z - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Anywhere Real Estate Inc and Zillow Group, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

HOUS - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Anywhere Real Estate Inc reported a gross profit of 1.32B and revenue of 1.63B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 81.2%.

Z - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Zillow Group, Inc. reported a gross profit of 519.00M and revenue of 708.00M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 73.3%.

HOUS - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Anywhere Real Estate Inc reported an operating income of 1.16B and revenue of 1.63B, resulting in an operating margin of 71.3%.

Z - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Zillow Group, Inc. reported an operating income of 36.00M and revenue of 708.00M, resulting in an operating margin of 5.1%.

HOUS - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Anywhere Real Estate Inc reported a net income of -13.00M and revenue of 1.63B, resulting in a net margin of -0.8%.

Z - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Zillow Group, Inc. reported a net income of 46.00M and revenue of 708.00M, resulting in a net margin of 6.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both HOUS and Z in my portfolio?

HOUS and Z have a correlation of 0.36, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.