What Is Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Ziff Davis, Inc. presents a highly debated valuation profile at its current price of $51.94. The composite intrinsic value is estimated at $50.14 (-3.5% average upside), masking a wide model spread between the 4 bullish models and 6 bearish models. Model dispersion is worth noting: RCMH-DCF targets $114.55 (+120.5%), versus Sentiment SOTP at $18.69 (-64.0%). This +184.5% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology. Among models with highest confidence, Bayesian DCF, EPV lean bullish — adding weight to the bullish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About ZD?
13 of 13 models are currently active for ZD. Of these, 5 models suggest upside while 8 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates ZD's intrinsic value at $84.47, implying +62.6% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does ZD Rank in Telegraph & Other Message Communications?
Among 3 Telegraph & Other Message Communications stocks, ZD ranks #1 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 7.6/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 7.6 indicates above-average quality.
The Telegraph & Other Message Communications sector introduces analytical considerations specific to media and communications company businesses. For Ziff Davis, Inc., metrics like subscriber churn rate provide important context that general-purpose valuation models may underweight.
Is ZD a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns ZD a score of 17/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
13 of 13 models are active for Ziff Davis, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Ziff Davis, Inc. scores 7.6 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a strong rating that demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +184.5% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every ZD valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across ZD's 13 active models, average confidence is 47%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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