Ziff Davis Inc (ZD) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Ziff Davis Inc (ZD) has net assets worth $1.80 Billion USD as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($3.48 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.68 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Ziff Davis Inc (ZD) asset resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.80 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 51.74% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | 49.53% |
| 10-Year Change | 103.42% |
| Growth Volatility | 23.28 |
Ziff Davis Inc - Net Assets Trend (1998–2024)
This chart illustrates how Ziff Davis Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Ziff Davis Inc total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Ziff Davis Inc (1998–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Ziff Davis Inc from 1998 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see ZD stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $1.81 Billion | -4.34% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.89 Billion | +0.02% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.89 Billion | -3.82% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.97 Billion | +62.49% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.21 Billion | -7.64% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.31 Billion | +26.59% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.04 Billion | +1.51% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.02 Billion | +11.57% |
| 2016-12-31 | $914.54 Million | +2.73% |
| 2015-12-31 | $890.21 Million | +7.95% |
| 2014-12-31 | $824.63 Million | +16.73% |
| 2013-12-31 | $706.42 Million | +18.81% |
| 2012-12-31 | $594.60 Million | +7.26% |
| 2011-12-31 | $554.38 Million | +28.40% |
| 2010-12-31 | $431.75 Million | +28.43% |
| 2009-12-31 | $336.17 Million | +34.48% |
| 2008-12-31 | $249.98 Million | -11.55% |
| 2007-12-31 | $282.61 Million | +10.94% |
| 2006-12-31 | $254.74 Million | +24.95% |
| 2005-12-31 | $203.88 Million | +45.67% |
| 2004-12-31 | $139.96 Million | +36.01% |
| 2003-12-31 | $102.91 Million | +81.54% |
| 2002-12-31 | $56.68 Million | +37.78% |
| 2001-12-31 | $41.14 Million | -10.68% |
| 2000-12-31 | $46.06 Million | -13.43% |
| 1999-12-31 | $53.20 Million | +1430.00% |
| 1998-12-31 | $-4.00 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Ziff Davis Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 140383400000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.40 Billion | 77.37% |
| Common Stock | $428.00K | 0.02% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-82.47 Million | -4.55% |
| Other Components | $491.89 Million | 27.16% |
| Total Equity | $1.81 Billion | 100.00% |
Ziff Davis Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Ziff Davis Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
HyUnion Holding Co Ltd
SHE:002537
|
$1.25 Billion |
|
Anhui Huaren Health Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. Cl A
SHE:301408
|
$1.25 Billion |
|
Bilia AB (publ)
ST:BILI-A
|
$1.25 Billion |
|
uniQure N.V
F:UQ1
|
$1.25 Billion |
|
WuXi Xinje Electric Co Ltd
SHG:603416
|
$1.25 Billion |
|
Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:CRVS
|
$1.25 Billion |
|
SK Reit Co Ltd
KO:395400
|
$1.25 Billion |
|
Befesa SA
XETRA:BFSA
|
$1.25 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Ziff Davis Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,892,998,000 to 1,810,882,000, a change of -82,116,000 (-4.3%).
- Net income of 63,047,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 185,181,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 10,851,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 50,869,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $63.05 Million | +3.48% |
| Share Repurchases | $185.18 Million | -10.23% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-10.85 Million | -0.6% |
| Other Changes | $50.87 Million | +2.81% |
| Total Change | $- | -4.34% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Ziff Davis Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.13x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-31 | $-0.18 | $46.10 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.89 | $46.10 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.26 | $46.10 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $0.91 | $46.10 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.21 | $46.10 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $2.09 | $46.10 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $2.81 | $46.10 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.98 | $46.10 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $4.99 | $46.10 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $5.57 | $46.10 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $5.44 | $46.10 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $7.45 | $46.10 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $9.40 | $46.10 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $11.95 | $46.10 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $12.99 | $46.10 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $15.31 | $46.10 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $17.51 | $46.10 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $18.51 | $46.10 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $19.07 | $46.10 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $20.96 | $46.10 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $21.17 | $46.10 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $26.75 | $46.10 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $25.70 | $46.10 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $41.11 | $46.10 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $40.25 | $46.10 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $40.74 | $46.10 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $40.68 | $46.10 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Ziff Davis Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 3.48%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.50%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.38x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.05x
- Recent ROE (3.48%) is below the historical average (11.62%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.00% | -491.43% | 0.33x | 0.00x | $-16.80 Million |
| 1999 | -32.71% | -228.95% | 0.13x | 1.10x | $-22.72 Million |
| 2000 | -48.24% | -159.47% | 0.21x | 1.42x | $-26.82 Million |
| 2001 | -19.04% | -23.56% | 0.68x | 1.19x | $-11.95 Million |
| 2002 | 25.26% | 29.70% | 0.75x | 1.13x | $8.65 Million |
| 2003 | 34.80% | 49.99% | 0.63x | 1.10x | $25.52 Million |
| 2004 | 22.58% | 29.72% | 0.70x | 1.09x | $17.61 Million |
| 2005 | 25.14% | 35.61% | 0.65x | 1.09x | $30.87 Million |
| 2006 | 20.86% | 29.34% | 0.63x | 1.13x | $27.66 Million |
| 2007 | 24.22% | 31.02% | 0.63x | 1.24x | $40.20 Million |
| 2008 | 29.03% | 30.04% | 0.75x | 1.29x | $47.56 Million |
| 2009 | 19.88% | 27.21% | 0.59x | 1.23x | $33.21 Million |
| 2010 | 19.24% | 32.52% | 0.48x | 1.23x | $39.87 Million |
| 2011 | 20.70% | 34.76% | 0.51x | 1.17x | $59.33 Million |
| 2012 | 20.44% | 32.74% | 0.37x | 1.67x | $62.11 Million |
| 2013 | 15.22% | 20.65% | 0.45x | 1.63x | $36.88 Million |
| 2014 | 15.20% | 20.92% | 0.35x | 2.07x | $42.86 Million |
| 2015 | 15.01% | 18.54% | 0.40x | 2.01x | $44.62 Million |
| 2016 | 16.67% | 17.44% | 0.42x | 2.26x | $60.99 Million |
| 2017 | 13.67% | 12.47% | 0.46x | 2.40x | $37.39 Million |
| 2018 | 12.42% | 10.66% | 0.47x | 2.47x | $25.11 Million |
| 2019 | 16.69% | 15.95% | 0.39x | 2.67x | $87.69 Million |
| 2020 | 12.44% | 13.00% | 0.32x | 3.03x | $29.57 Million |
| 2021 | 25.24% | 35.06% | 0.38x | 1.92x | $299.94 Million |
| 2022 | 3.37% | 4.58% | 0.39x | 1.87x | $-125.50 Million |
| 2023 | 2.19% | 3.04% | 0.39x | 1.83x | $-147.80 Million |
| 2024 | 3.48% | 4.50% | 0.38x | 2.05x | $-118.04 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Ziff Davis Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Advertising Agencies industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Advertising Agencies
- Average net assets among peers: $150,062,749
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -10.04%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziff Davis Inc (ZD) | $1.80 Billion | 0.00% | 0.93x | $1.25 Billion |
| ACCESS Newswire Inc. (ACCS) | $35.42 Million | 2.16% | 0.84x | $31.53 Million |
| Advantage Solutions Inc (ADV) | $1.10 Billion | -5.74% | 2.42x | $202.97 Million |
| Advantage Solutions Inc (ADVWW) | $1.74 Billion | 1.85% | 2.42x | $46.28 |
| Airnet Technology Inc (ANTE) | $123.68 Million | -72.85% | 0.82x | $385.29 Million |
| Applovin Corp (APP) | $1.26 Billion | 28.39% | 3.27x | $128.13 Billion |
| Baosheng Media Group Holdings Ltd (BAOS) | $74.06 Million | -9.11% | 0.27x | $4.04 Million |
| Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc (CCO) | $-3.26 Billion | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.18 Billion |
| Cardlytics Inc (CDLX) | $143.27 Million | -11.97% | 0.57x | $47.92 Million |
| Cheer Holding Inc. (CHR) | $252.39 Million | 5.11% | 0.00x | $5.39 Million |
| ZW Data Action Technologies Inc (CNET) | $35.91 Million | -38.26% | 0.32x | $2.37 Million |
About Ziff Davis Inc
Ziff Davis, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital media and internet company in the United States and internationally. The company offers online resource 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 pr… Read more