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
| Profile Item | ZG |
|---|---|
| Name | Zillow Group, Inc. |
| 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 | 7.28 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) | -57.43% | 0.01% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | -14.87% | 2.79% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -22.36% | -3.54% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ZG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 45.45% | 36.15% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.96 | 1.24 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -76.15% | -54.38% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ZG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -1.35 | -0.13 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -1.73 | -0.18 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Zillow Group (ZG) posts ROE of 1.33%, 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
1.33%
Group distribution
- Max
- 22.48%
- Q3
- 11.19%
- Median
- 3.78%
- ZG
- 1.33%
- Q1
- 0.25%
- Min
- -13.61%
Largest peers
- CBRE
- 15.60%
- JLL
- 12.43%
- FSV
- 11.24%
- BEKE
- 5.08%
- ZG
- 1.33%
- COMP
- 0.83%
- CSGP
- 0.30%
Net Margin (TTM)
Zillow Group (ZG) keeps 2.27% 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
2.27%
Group distribution
- Max
- 21.64%
- Q3
- 9.49%
- Median
- 2.92%
- ZG
- 2.27%
- Q1
- 0.17%
- Min
- -0.35%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 3.77%
- JLL
- 3.35%
- CBRE
- 3.11%
- FSV
- 2.92%
- ZG
- 2.27%
- CSGP
- 0.73%
- COMP
- 0.17%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Zillow Group (ZG) turns 5.09% 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
5.09%
Group distribution
- Max
- 18.35%
- ZG
- 5.09%
- Q3
- 5.09%
- Median
- 2.65%
- Q1
- -5.70%
- Min
- -21.67%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 6.74%
- ZG
- 5.09%
- FSV
- 3.66%
- JLL
- 3.29%
- CBRE
- 2.65%
- CSGP
- 0.33%
- COMP
- -5.70%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ZG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 1.33% | 3.78% |
| ROA (TTM) | 0.15% | 1.50% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 2.27% | 2.92% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 5.09% | 2.65% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 73.34% | 40.80% |
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.
EPS Growth
No usable EPS growth is available for Zillow Group (ZG) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ZG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 15.52% | 10.79% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 9.67% | 6.78% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -- | -8.88% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | -3.54% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Zillow Group (ZG) has current ratio of 2.29, 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
2.29
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.67
- Q3
- 3.15
- ZG
- 2.29
- Median
- 1.91
- Q1
- 1.38
- Min
- 0.61
Largest peers
- ZG
- 2.29
- CSGP
- 2.20
- FSV
- 1.74
- BEKE
- 1.63
- JLL
- 1.12
- CBRE
- 1.08
- COMP
- 0.84
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Zillow Group (ZG) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, 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
0.10
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.60
- Q3
- 0.89
- Median
- 0.43
- Q1
- 0.20
- ZG
- 0.10
- Min
- 0.10
Largest peers
- COMP
- 1.44
- CBRE
- 1.14
- FSV
- 0.72
- JLL
- 0.54
- BEKE
- 0.25
- CSGP
- 0.14
- ZG
- 0.10
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ZG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.29 | 1.91 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.10 | 0.43 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -3.24 | 3.56 |
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
- 1.62%
- Q3
- 0.77%
- ZG
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 11.38%
- FSV
- 0.77%
- ZG
- 0.00%
- CBRE
- 0.00%
- JLL
- 0.00%
- CSGP
- 0.00%
- COMP
- 0.00%
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
- 43.71%
- Q3
- 31.09%
- ZG
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 88.12%
- FSV
- 31.83%
- 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 Group (ZG) trades at P/E ratio of 132.50, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
ZG
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
132.50
Group distribution
- Max
- 298.83
- Q3
- 132.60
- ZG
- 132.50
- Median
- 39.78
- Q1
- 18.37
- Min
- 4.76
Largest peers
- COMP
- 571.00
- CSGP
- 407.14
- ZG
- 132.50
- FSV
- 41.30
- BEKE
- 38.53
- CBRE
- 31.64
- JLL
- 17.55
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Zillow Group (ZG) trades at 2.70 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
2.70
Group distribution
- Max
- 13.40
- Q3
- 6.71
- ZG
- 2.70
- Median
- 1.59
- Q1
- 0.87
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- CSGP
- 3.41
- ZG
- 2.70
- FSV
- 1.18
- COMP
- 1.03
- CBRE
- 0.96
- JLL
- 0.56
- BEKE
- 0.20
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Zillow Group (ZG) trades at 1.65 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
1.65
Group distribution
- Max
- 6.49
- Q3
- 3.31
- ZG
- 1.65
- Median
- 1.65
- Q1
- 1.02
- Min
- 0.43
Largest peers
- CBRE
- 4.75
- FSV
- 4.61
- COMP
- 3.02
- JLL
- 2.06
- BEKE
- 1.96
- ZG
- 1.65
- CSGP
- 1.47
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: ZG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 132.50 | 39.78 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 2.70 | 1.59 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 1.65 | 1.65 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 3.92% | 3.70% |