Ziff Davis, Inc.
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Ziff Davis, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital media and internet company in the United States and internationally. The $1.68B market capitalization puts ZD squarely in small-cap range for its industry. It offers online resources for laboratory-based product reviews, technology news, buying guides, and research papers under the PCMag and CNET brands; Mashable for publishing technology and culture content; Spiceworks provides digital content of IT products and services; RetailMeNot, a savings destination platform; VoucherCodes; Offers.com, a coupon and deals website; and event based properties, includes BlackFriday.com, TheBlackFriday.com, BestBlackFriday.com, and DealsofAmerica.com.
Market Cap
$1.68B
Beta
1.08
P/E (TTM)
39.09
P/E (Fwd)
8.43
EPS (TTM)
$1.17
EPS (Fwd)
$5.42
ROE
2.1%
ROA
3.4%
Cash
$519.7M
Total Debt
$894.3M
Free CF
-$15.4M
52W Change
42.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Ziff Davis, Inc. carries $894.3M in total debt against $519.7M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 1.7x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$15.4M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 2.1% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.39B (2022) to $1.45B (2025).
Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing ZD.