Zillow (ZG) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Zillow (ZG): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Real Estate Management & Development peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | ZG |
|---|---|
| Name | Zillow Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Real Estate |
| GICS Industry Group | Real Estate Management & Development |
| GICS Industry | Real Estate Management & Development |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Real Estate Services |
| Market Capitalization | 7.66 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | July 20, 2011 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ZG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -54.34% | -13.72% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | -3.11% | 3.49% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -18.32% | -5.93% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ZG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 50.36% | 36.94% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.95 | 1.25 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -74.44% | -54.72% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ZG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -1.17 | -0.57 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -1.55 | -0.82 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Zillow (ZG) posts ROE of 1.22%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
ZG
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
1.22%
Group distribution
- Max
- 18.09%
- Q3
- 11.52%
- Median
- 3.63%
- ZG
- 1.22%
- Q1
- 1.22%
- Min
- -6.89%
Largest peers
- CBRE
- 16.19%
- JLL
- 13.52%
- FSV
- 12.12%
- BEKE
- 7.01%
- COMP
- 3.63%
- ZG
- 1.22%
- CSGP
- 0.89%
Net Margin (TTM)
Zillow (ZG) keeps 1.96% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
ZG
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
1.96%
Group distribution
- Max
- 24.87%
- Q3
- 12.31%
- Median
- 3.07%
- ZG
- 1.96%
- Q1
- 1.77%
- Min
- -0.72%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 5.32%
- JLL
- 3.64%
- CBRE
- 3.07%
- FSV
- 2.59%
- CSGP
- 2.08%
- ZG
- 1.96%
- COMP
- 0.64%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Zillow (ZG) turns 4.66% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
ZG
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
4.66%
Group distribution
- Max
- 12.33%
- Q3
- 11.25%
- ZG
- 4.66%
- Median
- 4.66%
- Q1
- 1.09%
- Min
- -11.08%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 12.33%
- CSGP
- 8.22%
- FSV
- 7.29%
- ZG
- 4.66%
- JLL
- 4.57%
- CBRE
- 3.93%
- COMP
- 3.76%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ZG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 1.22% | 3.63% |
| ROA (TTM) | 0.89% | 2.40% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 1.96% | 3.07% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 4.66% | 4.66% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 72.88% | 40.01% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Zillow (ZG) grew revenue 15.52%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
No usable EPS growth is available for Zillow (ZG) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ZG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 15.52% | 11.45% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 9.67% | 9.57% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -- | 3.37% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | -3.20% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Zillow (ZG) has current ratio of 1.92, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
ZG
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
1.92
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.86
- Q3
- 3.46
- ZG
- 1.92
- Median
- 1.92
- Q1
- 1.19
- Min
- 0.74
Largest peers
- CSGP
- 2.21
- ZG
- 1.92
- BEKE
- 1.70
- FSV
- 1.69
- CBRE
- 1.17
- JLL
- 1.13
- COMP
- 1.06
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Zillow (ZG) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.
ZG
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.13
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.15
- Q3
- 1.21
- Median
- 0.44
- Q1
- 0.21
- ZG
- 0.13
- Min
- 0.13
Largest peers
- COMP
- 1.38
- FSV
- 1.26
- CBRE
- 1.13
- JLL
- 0.42
- BEKE
- 0.22
- CSGP
- 0.15
- ZG
- 0.13
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ZG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.92 | 1.92 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.13 | 0.44 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.80 | 3.33 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Zillow (ZG) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.
ZG
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.27%
- Q3
- 0.57%
- ZG
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 11.20%
- FSV
- 0.81%
- ZG
- 0.00%
- CBRE
- 0.00%
- JLL
- 0.00%
- CSGP
- 0.00%
- COMP
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Zillow (ZG) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.
ZG
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 46.44%
- Q3
- 29.11%
- ZG
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 46.44%
- FSV
- 36.50%
- ZG
- 0.00%
- CBRE
- 0.00%
- JLL
- 0.00%
- CSGP
- 0.00%
- COMP
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ZG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Zillow (ZG) trades at P/E ratio of 148.04, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.
ZG
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
148.04
Group distribution
- Max
- 162.50
- ZG
- 148.04
- Q3
- 74.57
- Median
- 40.79
- Q1
- 14.40
- Min
- 4.06
Largest peers
- CSGP
- 188.44
- COMP
- 162.50
- ZG
- 148.04
- FSV
- 44.07
- BEKE
- 28.47
- CBRE
- 26.40
- JLL
- 14.40
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Zillow (ZG) trades at 2.72 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
ZG
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
2.72
Group distribution
- Max
- 10.88
- Q3
- 5.26
- ZG
- 2.72
- Median
- 1.10
- Q1
- 0.59
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- CSGP
- 3.87
- ZG
- 2.72
- FSV
- 1.10
- CBRE
- 0.79
- COMP
- 0.71
- JLL
- 0.50
- BEKE
- 0.21
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Zillow (ZG) trades at 1.78 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
ZG
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
1.78
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.42
- Q3
- 2.47
- ZG
- 1.78
- Median
- 1.78
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.36
Largest peers
- FSV
- 6.64
- CBRE
- 4.10
- COMP
- 2.47
- BEKE
- 1.93
- JLL
- 1.85
- ZG
- 1.78
- CSGP
- 1.73
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ZG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 148.04 | 40.79 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 2.72 | 1.10 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 1.78 | 1.78 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 3.19% | 4.42% |