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Zillow Group (ZG) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Zillow Group (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

Company profile fields for Zillow Group (ZG)
Profile ItemZG
NameZillow Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS Industry GroupReal Estate Management & Development
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
GICS Sub-IndustryReal Estate Services
Market Capitalization7.47 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateJuly 20, 2011
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ZG
GSPC
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Zillow Group (ZG) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Zillow Group (ZG) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Zillow Group (ZG) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Zillow Group (ZG) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ZGIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)-61.25%-14.89%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-12.64%0.62%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-18.44%-3.35%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

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GSPC
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Zillow Group (ZG) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Zillow Group (ZG) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Zillow Group (ZG) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ZGIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)47.79%36.65%
Beta (5Y)2.001.24
Max Drawdown (5Y)-74.44%-53.25%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. ZG is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Zillow Group (ZG) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ZGIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-1.37-0.55
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-1.73-0.76

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Zillow Group (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
22.48%
Q3
11.22%
Median
4.81%
ZG
1.22%
Q1
0.98%
Min
-6.89%
Largest peers
CBRE
15.80%
JLL
13.52%
LB
11.52%
BEKE
7.01%
COMP
3.63%
ZG
1.22%
CSGP
0.89%
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Where Zillow Group (ZG) stands on ROE within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Zillow Group (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
22.46%
Q3
11.04%
Median
2.93%
ZG
1.96%
Q1
0.64%
Min
-0.72%
Largest peers
LB
16.48%
BEKE
5.32%
JLL
3.64%
CBRE
2.98%
CSGP
2.08%
ZG
1.96%
COMP
0.64%
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Where Zillow Group (ZG) stands on net margin within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Zillow Group (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
20.62%
Q3
9.25%
ZG
4.66%
Median
4.66%
Q1
0.59%
Min
-11.08%
Largest peers
LB
66.07%
BEKE
12.33%
CSGP
8.22%
ZG
4.66%
JLL
4.57%
COMP
3.76%
CBRE
3.61%
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Where Zillow Group (ZG) stands on operating margin within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Zillow Group (ZG) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ZGIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)1.22%4.81%
ROA (TTM)0.89%1.73%
Net Margin (TTM)1.96%2.93%
Operating Margin (TTM)4.66%4.66%
Gross Margin (TTM)72.88%39.18%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Zillow Group (ZG) grew revenue 15.52%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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Zillow Group (ZG): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

No usable EPS growth is available for Zillow Group (ZG) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.

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Zillow Group (ZG) doesn't report EPS Growth this period; the bars show the Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians on their own.

Growth Metrics

Zillow Group (ZG) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ZGIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)15.52%11.85%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)9.67%7.70%
EPS Growth (YoY)--0.00%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)---3.54%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Zillow Group (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
5.94
Q3
3.57
ZG
1.92
Median
1.92
Q1
1.19
Min
0.61
Largest peers
LB
7.27
CSGP
2.21
ZG
1.92
BEKE
1.70
CBRE
1.14
JLL
1.13
COMP
1.06
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Where Zillow Group (ZG) stands on current ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Zillow Group (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
1.10
Median
0.44
Q1
0.20
ZG
0.13
Min
0.13
Largest peers
COMP
1.38
CBRE
1.18
LB
0.64
JLL
0.42
BEKE
0.22
CSGP
0.15
ZG
0.13
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Where Zillow Group (ZG) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Zillow Group (ZG) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ZGIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.921.92
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.130.44
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.803.36

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Zillow Group (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
1.61%
Q3
0.88%
ZG
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
BEKE
11.57%
LB
0.51%
ZG
0.00%
CBRE
0.00%
JLL
0.00%
CSGP
0.00%
COMP
0.00%
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Where Zillow Group (ZG) stands on dividend yield within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Zillow Group (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
44.94%
Q3
30.05%
ZG
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
BEKE
44.94%
LB
39.08%
ZG
0.00%
CBRE
0.00%
JLL
0.00%
CSGP
0.00%
COMP
0.00%
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Where Zillow Group (ZG) stands on payout ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Zillow Group (ZG) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ZGIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Zillow Group (ZG) trades at P/E ratio of 144.48, 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

144.48

Group distribution
Max
175.17
ZG
144.48
Q3
80.69
Median
39.03
Q1
16.59
Min
4.65
Largest peers
COMP
175.17
CSGP
169.22
ZG
144.48
LB
76.86
CBRE
32.15
BEKE
26.87
JLL
16.64
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Where Zillow Group (ZG) stands on P/E ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Zillow Group (ZG) trades at 2.66 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

2.66

Group distribution
Max
12.62
Q3
6.50
ZG
2.66
Median
1.46
Q1
0.79
Min
0.00
Largest peers
LB
29.70
CSGP
3.47
ZG
2.66
CBRE
0.93
COMP
0.76
JLL
0.58
BEKE
0.21
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Where Zillow Group (ZG) stands on P/S ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Zillow Group (ZG) trades at 1.73 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

1.73

Group distribution
Max
5.62
Q3
2.99
Median
1.77
ZG
1.73
Q1
0.95
Min
0.40
Largest peers
LB
6.90
CBRE
4.85
COMP
2.66
JLL
2.14
BEKE
1.92
ZG
1.73
CSGP
1.55
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Where Zillow Group (ZG) stands on P/B ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Zillow Group (ZG) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: ZGIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)144.4839.03
P/S Ratio (TTM)2.661.46
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.731.77
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)3.27%4.60%