Zillow-A

On the surface, Zillow Group Inc appears cheap due to significant downward price pressure over the past year. To incorporate the risk associated with a potential value trap, we have capped its rating at 3 stars. The stock currently trades at a 32% discount to our quantitative fair value estimate of $41.34 per share; however, caution is warranted due to this estimate's high uncertainty rating.

The company's valuation metrics strengthen our fair value estimate. A company's valuation metrics provide insights into the market's expectations for its future growth and profitability. For example, the firm's book value yield of 69.9% sits in the top 45% compared with global peers. The market price is low relative to the book (accounting) value of the company's equity, which contributes to our view that shares are undervalued.

On a different note, the company's lack of growth is potentially concerning. Stagnant revenue and earnings growth indicates a company's challenges in increasing market share and profitability. The firm's revenue 5-year growth of -10.2%, for example, ranks in the bottom 10% compared with peers globally. Weak trailing five-year revenue growth is disappointing and could indicate trouble generating future value for shareholders, which, despite our favorable price/fair value ratio, is a negative attribute.

The company's quantitative economic moat rating of none suggests any excess returns could erode quickly as competition arrives. Additionally, the firm's moderate financial health score suggests it is acceptably positioned against adverse economic circumstances.