Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 72% of Communication Services sector peers
Updated 24h ago
Sector Performance
72th percentileZD
0.50x
Sector Median
0.36x
Sector Avg
0.50x
Deep Analysis
The Debt-to-Equity (D/E) Ratio measures how much debt a company uses to finance its operations relative to shareholders’ equity.
Ziff Davis currently has a D/E of 0.50x, meaning it carries 50 cents of debt for every dollar of equity. This is above the Communication Services sector median of 0.36x, placing the company in the 72nd percentile among peers — indicating higher leverage than most comparable firms. Both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are listed as N/A, and no trend data for the last eight quarters is available, so the direction of the metric cannot be assessed. The combination of a D/E above the sector median with no trend information suggests a currently elevated debt level but no signal of whether it is rising or falling, creating a moderate risk that should be monitored. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because Ziff Davis carries more debt relative to equity than the typical peer, increasing financial risk even if the absolute level is not extreme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about ZD?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
How does ZD's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
ZD's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.50x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 0.36x, placing it in the 72th percentile.
Who are ZD's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Communication Services peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: BIDU (0.36x), META (0.36x), DASH (0.32x), PINS (0.42x), DIS (0.44x).
The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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0.50x
Sector Median
0.36x
Sector Avg
0.50x
How ZD's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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