企業概要
ZipRecruiter, Inc. operates a two-sided online marketplace that facilitates connections between employers seeking talent and job seekers within the United States and international markets. The firm functions within the Communication Services sector, specifically classified under the Internet Content & Information industry, where it leverages digital platforms to streamline recruitment processes and reduce hiring friction. As of the latest reporting period, the company holds a market capitalization of $164.61 million and employs approximately 800 individuals across its operational footprint. These financial metrics indicate that the enterprise operates as a mid-sized capitalization entity within the broader internet services landscape, reflecting a specific scale that positions it as a niche player rather than a dominant market leader in the global recruitment technology space.
財務健全性
The company reported a trailing twelve-month revenue of $448.95 million, yet this top-line performance is accompanied by a net income loss of $32,994,000 and an EBITDA of -$14,596,000. The substantial disparity between the $448.95 million in revenue and the negative net income highlights a challenging cost structure where operating expenses, likely driven by user acquisition and platform development, significantly erode profitability at the bottom line. Despite the accounting losses, the firm maintains a positive free cash flow of $10.72 million, which provides a critical buffer for financial flexibility and allows management to fund operations or strategic initiatives without immediate reliance on external capital. The margin profile reveals a gross margin of 89.2%, indicating efficient cost of goods sold management, contrasted sharply by an operating margin of 3.9% and a negative profit margin of -7.3%, which underscores the difficulty in translating gross efficiency into bottom-line profitability. On the liability side, the company holds $409.14 million in cash against $557.68 million in debt, resulting in a negative implied debt-to-equity metric given the lack of positive equity, while the current ratio stands at a robust 6.33, signaling exceptional short-term liquidity and the ability to meet obligations. Return on Equity is listed as N/A due to the negative equity position, and Return on Assets sits at -1.8%, collectively revealing that management effectiveness in generating returns on the asset base remains negative in the current period.
バリュエーション評価
The valuation metrics present a complex picture with a trailing P/E ratio of N/A, reflecting the company's unprofitable status, while the forward P/E is calculated at 5.14, suggesting that the market anticipates a significant improvement in earnings trajectory to justify future pricing. The price-to-book ratio is recorded at -2.13, which indicates that the market values the company at a negative multiple relative to its book value, a condition typically associated with distressed firms or those with significant intangible assets not captured on the balance sheet. Alternative valuation measures such as the price-to-sales ratio of 0.37 and an EV/EBITDA of -21.45 further emphasize that traditional multiple-based valuation models are distorted by the company's current loss-making status. Regarding trading range, the stock's 52-week high is $6.55 and the 52-week low is $1.65, meaning the current share price trades within the lower half of this historical band relative to the peak performance observed over the last year. The beta coefficient of 1.07 indicates that the stock's price volatility moves in tandem with, or slightly exceeds, the broader market benchmark, suggesting that price fluctuations will generally mirror systemic market movements rather than exhibiting extreme idiosyncratic risk.
Growth & Income
Revenue growth over the last year stands at 0.6%, while earnings growth is listed as N/A due to the negative net income, implying that the company is currently prioritizing market share expansion or cost restructuring over immediate earnings acceleration. As the firm does not distribute dividends, the dividend yield is N/A and the payout ratio is 0.0%, which confirms that the company retains all generated cash flow to reinvest into the business model rather than providing income to shareholders. This reinvestment strategy is consistent with the profile of a growth-stage internet company that must allocate resources to technology upgrades and customer acquisition to sustain long-term expansion. Overall, the growth and income profile is defined by modest top-line expansion and a complete absence of dividend income, relying entirely on potential future profitability improvements to drive shareholder value.