ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP) fair value: what the stock is really worth
We calculate from audited financials what ZipRecruiter, Inc is really worth. The fair value tells you whether the price is too high or too low, the quality score (0 to 100) how solid the business behind it is. 26 models, 37 quality factors, updated daily.
Valuation from Sep 13, 2026. With the latest figures (losses, negative cash flow), a fair value can no longer be calculated.
Structural break:
The valuation model sees a lasting decline in earnings power for this stock, the confidence band is broken. Treat the target with caution.
Stretched ValuationStrong overvaluation with only moderate quality.
!Fair value $0.2600 · Strongly overvalued (−92.5%)
!Quality 56/100
!Weak Growth(revenue 5y +1.4 %/yr)
!Thin margins · 6.2% net margin (TTM)
✓Negative equity (buybacks among others) · generates free cash flow
!Trails peers(3/9)
!Narrow moat25/100
!Evidence only low, so the estimate is less certain
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 13, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $1.69 – $32.15 · fair‑value band $0.2400 – $0.2800 · the $3.48 price screens above the $0.2600 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 13, 2026.
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ZipRecruiter, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects job seekers and employers in the United States and internationally. Its two-sided marketplace enables employers to post jobs and access other features, as well as the job seekers that apply to jobs with a single click.
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ZipRecruiter, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects job seekers and employers in the United States and internationally. Its two-sided marketplace enables employers to post jobs and access other features, as well as the job seekers that apply to jobs with a single click. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
Stock analysis
ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP) currently trades at $3.48, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $0.2600, implying the stock looks roughly 1,238.7% overvalued today.
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Valuation
How firm this estimate is: it rests on 8 models at a data quality of 96/100, which puts the evidence level at low.
Scenario range: $0.2400 (bear) to $0.2800 (bull), the price of $3.48 sits above it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 56/100 (solid quality), in the Communication Services sector.
Weak Growth: Revenue growth is weak: less than 2 % a year.
ZipRecruiter, Inc reported revenue of $449M in FY2025 versus $741M in FY2021, a compound −11.8%/yr. Reported net income was −$33.0M in FY2025.
Key figures
Market cap $346M · P/E ratio 15.6 · P/S ratio 0.77 · EPS (TTM) $0.2700 · Net margin −7.3% · Return on equity −2,897% · Return on assets (EBIT) 4.1% · Operating margin 3.5%.
What moves the price
The share trades about 37% below its 52-week high and 106% above its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Communication Services peers we cover trades at 10% fair-value upside, at −93%, ZIP screens richer than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear $0.2400Fair Value $0.2600Bull $0.2800
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model. Based on fiscal year 2025 figures (about 9 months old). Earnings retained since then ($0.2012 per share) are deliberately not added.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. If a model's bull case is above four times its base value, the table shows that limit with a > sign (like the overall Bull above): beyond it no assumption holds.Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.40/100
Revenue growth is weak: less than 2 % a year.
Revenue growth 1 year
−5.3%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−20.8%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+1.4%
Start year 2020 (pandemic)
Revenue growth 6 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+0.7%
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Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
15.4% (2020) → −4.3% (2025)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2025 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
not computed
Growth Forecast
A lot of optimism in the price
The price assumes more growth than the company has delivered so far and more than analysts expect.
What the price assumes ⓘThis turns our valuation around: instead of asking what the share is worth, it asks what growth the current price requires. It uses the cash the company keeps after all spending (free cash flow), the same discount rate as our models, five years of growth, then slowing evenly to 2 % a year by year ten. Compared with the analysts' sales forecasts extended to the same five years (at least three analysts, for context only, it does not enter the Fair Value): within 3 percentage points counts as "in line" (amber), below that little optimism (green), above that a lot of optimism (red).
+31.4%
Yearly growth needed for the next five years to justify today's price.
What forecasts expect ⓘAnalysts publish sales forecasts for the next two fiscal years. For the years after that, growth slows evenly to 2 % a year by year ten (2 % is the long-run rate our models use). Projected years are marked as such.
+4.2%
Yearly sales growth analysts expect, extended to five years.
After inflation (USA: IMF forecast 2.4% a year to 2030, 3.1% from 2016 to 2025) that is about +28.4% a year for the price and +1.8% for the forecasts.
News mood ⓘNews mood, the average tone of recent news (96 articles), rated against how stocks are usually covered. 🚀 Hype = unusually upbeat · 🙂 Positive = above average · 😐 Neutral = typical · 🙁 Negative = below average · 😨 Very negative = unusually downbeat. It reflects the tone of coverage, not our valuation.Hype
Recent news coverage is unusually upbeat, far more positive than stocks are typically covered.
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Internet Content & Information · 141 stocks
Beats the industry median on 3/9 measures
Overall it trails its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score56 · Below median
Fair Value upside−92.5% · Bottom 25%
Profitability
Return on equity (TTM)Negative equity ⓘThe company's equity is below zero, for example after large share buybacks. A ratio to negative equity has no meaning, so we show no number here and do not rank it against the peer group.
Return on assets0.4% · Below median
Net margin (TTM)6.2% · Above median
Operating margin (TTM)3.5% · Below median
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth5.2% · Below median
Balance sheet
Debt / equityNegative equity ⓘThe company's equity is below zero, for example after large share buybacks. A ratio to negative equity has no meaning, so we show no number here and do not rank it against the peer group.
Valuation Multiplesvs Internet Content & Information median · lower = cheaper
P/E (TTM)15.6× · Cheaper than median
P/BNegative equity ⓘThe company's equity is below zero, for example after large share buybacks. A ratio to negative equity has no meaning, so we show no number here and do not rank it against the peer group.
P/S (TTM)0.77× · Cheaper than median
P/FCF35.0× · Priciest 25%
Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)
This stockSector peers
VALUE (fair-value potential)0· sector 47
FUTURE (revenue growth)26· sector 31
PAST (return on equity)0· sector 16
HEALTH (low debt)0· sector 98
DIVIDEND (yield)0· sector 37
VALUE 0: the price sits above our fair-value range.
PAST 0: with negative equity (buybacks among others) return on equity is not meaningfully computable.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 13, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $0.2600 versus a price of $3.48, about −93% upside (overvalued).
What is the fair value of ZIP?
Our model-based fair value for ZipRecruiter, Inc is $0.2600 (as of Sep 13, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $3.48.
What is the quality score of ZIP?
ZipRecruiter, Inc has a Quality Score of 56/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $0.2600 (as of Sep 13, 2026) from 2 valuation models. Cautious scenario $0.2400, optimistic scenario $0.2800. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the ZipRecruiter, Inc stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $0.2600, about −93% upside versus a price of $3.48 (overvalued). Cautious scenario $0.2400, optimistic scenario $0.2800. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
ZipRecruiter, Inc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $452M (latest available figure, as of Sep 13, 2026).
What growth is priced into ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
For today's price to be fair in a discounted-cash-flow model, ZipRecruiter, Inc would have to grow free cash flow by +31.4 % per year for five years (discount rate 12.4 %, then slowing evenly to 2 % perpetual growth by year ten). Over the last 5 years revenue grew +1.4 % per year. As of Sep 13, 2026.
What discount rate (WACC) does the fair value of ZIP use?
Our models discount ZipRecruiter, Inc at 12.4 %: a base by market capitalisation (small), damped by beta 1.43, country premium for USA. The same rate applies in all 26 models.
What is a reverse DCF?
A reverse DCF turns the usual calculation around. Instead of deriving a value from assumptions, it takes today's price as given and asks: what free-cash-flow growth would a company have to deliver for exactly this price to be fair? The result is not a forecast but the expectation already priced in. For ZipRecruiter, Inc that is +31.4 % per year a year over ten years, using the same discount rate (12.4 %) and the same formula as our fair value.
How much growth has ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP) delivered so far?
Over the past 5 years revenue at ZipRecruiter, Inc grew +1.4 % a year. The price currently implies +31.4 % per year free-cash-flow growth a year. Comparing the two shows how much confidence is in the price: if it demands more than has been delivered, the business has to accelerate for the maths to work.
How fast is the sector of ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP) growing?
The median revenue growth in the sector is +2.0 % a year. That is the yardstick for the growth priced into ZipRecruiter, Inc (+31.4 % per year a year): it shows whether the expectation is within the usual range or beyond it.
What is the free cash flow yield of ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
The free-cash-flow yield on the price is 3.43 %: that much free cash flow ZipRecruiter, Inc produces per unit of market value. When it exceeds the discount rate of our models (12.4 %), the business already earns more than its cost of capital demands, and the price needs little additional growth.
What is the intrinsic value of ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For ZipRecruiter, Inc it is $0.2600 per share (as of Sep 13, 2026), against a price of $3.48. It is the blended result of 2 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is ZipRecruiter, Inc stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 13, 2026, ZIP trades above its calculated fair value: price $3.48, fair value $0.2600, a gap of about −93% (overvalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of ZIP?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($3.48); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($0.2600). For ZipRecruiter, Inc the two are $3.22 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is ZipRecruiter, Inc worth?
The market values ZipRecruiter, Inc at about $346M (market capitalisation, as of Sep 13, 2026). Per share that is $3.48; our models calculate a fair value of $0.2600 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about ZIP?
Our models span a range for ZipRecruiter, Inc: cautious scenario $0.2400, base $0.2600, optimistic $0.2800 per share (as of Sep 13, 2026, price $3.48). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
What is the P/E ratio of ZIP?
ZipRecruiter, Inc trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.6 (as of Sep 13, 2026). A P/E on its own says little: it compares the price with ONE year of profit, while our fair value of $0.2600 is built from several models across several years. Other multiples: P/S 0.8.
How solid is the balance sheet of ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
Balance-sheet figures for ZipRecruiter, Inc (as of Sep 13, 2026): negative equity, so no return on equity and no debt-to-equity ratio. They feed the Quality Score of 56/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is ZIP from its 52-week high?
ZipRecruiter, Inc trades at $3.48, about 37% below its 52-week high of $5.49 and 106% above the low of $1.69 (as of Sep 28, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $0.2600 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to ZipRecruiter, Inc?
From the same area (Communication Services) we also value Alphabet Inc, Meta Platforms, Inc, Tencent Holdings, Spotify Technology S.A, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is ZipRecruiter, Inc stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 13, 2026: price $3.48, calculated fair value $0.2600 (−93%), Quality Score 56/100, from 2 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of ZIP calculated?
We run ZipRecruiter, Inc through 2 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of $0.2600, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 15.9 % above its aggregate fair value. ZipRecruiter, Inc itself currently trades above fair value. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
The closing price on Sep 28, 2026 was $3.48. Our model-based fair value is $0.2600, about −93% upside (overvalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with ZipRecruiter, Inc right now?
The price sits above even our optimistic bull case ($0.2800). The favourable scenario is already priced in. The large gap to fair value rests on thin data (low evidence): fewer applicable models and a shorter history. Read it with extra caution. Solid but not exceptional quality (56/100) and above fair value, neither a clear bargain nor a standout compounder.
Key figures of ZipRecruiter, Inc
How large is the market capitalisation of ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
The market capitalisation of ZipRecruiter, Inc is $346M. The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
The price-to-sales ratio of ZipRecruiter, Inc is 0.77 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
Earnings per share at ZipRecruiter, Inc are $0.2700 (price ÷ EPS = P/E 15.6). Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the net margin of ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
The net margin of ZipRecruiter, Inc is −7.3% (fiscal year 2025). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
The return on equity (ROE) of ZipRecruiter, Inc is −2,897% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of ZipRecruiter, Inc is 4.1% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
The operating margin of ZipRecruiter, Inc is 3.5% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
Revenue at ZipRecruiter, Inc is growing +5.2% versus a year earlier (3y avg −20.8%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How fast are earnings growing at ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP)?
Earnings per share at ZipRecruiter, Inc are growing −50.0% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
How much net debt does ZipRecruiter, Inc (ZIP) carry?
The net debt of ZipRecruiter, Inc is $380M (fiscal year 2025, ≈ 38.5 yrs of FCF). Debt minus cash on hand. The note shows how many years of free cash flow could in theory pay it off.
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