P/E Ratio
Updated 157h ago
Sector Performance
84th percentileZD
46.4x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio of 46.4x means investors are paying $46.40 for every $1 of the company's trailing earnings, indicating a high valuation relative to typical profits.
Compared to sector peers, this is well above the sector median of 24.2x and places ZD in the 84th percentile, meaning only 16% of peers have a higher P/E. The metric has been increasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter rise of 30.6% (year-over-year change is not available). The combination of an already elevated P/E and a rapidly rising trend suggests that investors are pricing in aggressive future growth expectations, which increases downside risk if those expectations are not met. This elevated level and upward trend do not support the overall CAUTIOUS verdict; instead, they reinforce caution by highlighting a stretched valuation that leaves little room for error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about ZD?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
Who are ZD's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: VICI (9.1x), OMF (9.0x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x), FIS (8.4x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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46.4x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
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