Margins Strong but Growth Slows
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Zoom Communications Inc (ZM) Margins Strong but Growth Slows

Jul 1, 2026Equity Analysis

How durable is the model with cash doing the heavy lifting?

Trailing P/E
12.24
Price
86.31
ROE
21.79
Gross Margin
77.4

Is the platform built for lasting communication?

Zoom Communications Inc provides video-first communications software used for meetings, calling, and broader collaboration. The company sells subscriptions and related services to businesses and other organizations that run communications workflows on its platform. Its products are designed to support day-to-day communication across distributed teams and external participants. The business is scaled as a widely used, cloud-delivered communications service.

Can high margins offset slower revenue growth?

Fundamentals

Zoom ended the year with USD 1.3 billion of cash, alongside USD 957.6 million in a cash flow proxy built from after-tax EBIT plus depreciation and amortization and minus capital spending. Revenue was USD 4.9 billion, with EBIT of USD 1.1 billion and net income of USD 1.9 billion, all reported in USD.

Revenue growth for the year was 4.4% versus the prior annual period. Profitability remained high on a trailing basis, with a 77.40% gross margin and a 24.17% operating margin, while net profit margin measured 41.99% and ROE came in at 21.79%.

Is the stock fairly priced near its DCF range?

DCF / Multiples

At USD 86.31 per share, the stock sits near the DCF central estimate of USD 84.50, with the valuation range running from USD 55.47 in a weaker scenario to USD 119.40 in a stronger outcome.

Headline multiples around this price include 12.24x trailing earnings and 18.50x EV/EBITDA, alongside a 5.14x price-to-sales ratio.

Cash Strength Supports Stability

Takeaway

The balance sheet cash provides real staying power. The valuation sits close to the base-case cash-flow view. Durability hinges on keeping high margins while growth stays modest. If cash generation softens, resilience becomes more dependent on profitability.

Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
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