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Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) Management Analysis (2026)

Invetso Score: 6.8/10 — Balanced · Last Updated: 2026-08-01

Overall Score

Execution Operating Discipline

Management is still delivering solid operating execution with gross margin at 77.1% and operating cash flow margin at 33.8%.

Working capital remains efficient, with a current ratio of 2.16 and a negative cash conversion cycle of -473.9 days, reflecting strong cash collection relative to payables.

Operating profitability is still modest, with EBIT margin at 0.9% and operating profit margin at 6.1%, indicating room for better cost control and scale leverage.

Capital Allocation Balance Sheet

The balance sheet remains conservative, with net debt to EBITDA at -3.38 and a current ratio of 2.16.

Capital allocation appears disciplined, supported by free cash flow yield of 15.7% and price to free cash flow of 6.38.

No dividend is being paid, leaving flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or strategic uses of cash.

Shareholder Alignment Incentives

Management appears aligned with shareholders through strong profitability and cash generation, with return on equity at 34.3% and free cash flow per share at 8.71.

Stock-based compensation remains manageable at 3.6% of revenue, limiting dilution pressure.

However, the available data does not provide direct evidence on insider ownership, compensation structure, or governance quality.

Sources

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  • Financial and market data providers
  • Public news and industry information

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