LZ
BEARISH
$5.91
Live
LegalZoom.com, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $8.71
(+47.4%)
$5.28
52W Range
$12.4
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 14, 2026
Market cap
$1.05B
P/E
73.88
ROE
11.6%
Profit margin
2.0%
Debt/Equity
0.08
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
LegalZoom exhibits a strong Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, indicating solid operational health and low leverage (Debt/Equity 0.08), yet it is fundamentally overvalued relative to its Graham Number ($1.32) and Intrinsic Value ($0.56). While revenue growth remains healthy at 17.7%, a severe collapse in earnings growth (-57.9% YoY) and a current ratio below 1.0 signal emerging financial instability. The stock is plagued by a disastrous long-term price trend (-84.4% over 5 years) and bearish insider activity, suggesting that operational improvements are not translating into shareholder value.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score (7/9) indicating operational improvement
Very low Debt/Equity ratio (0.08)
Consistent double-digit revenue growth (17.7% YoY)
High gross margins (65.88%)
Low Forward P/E (7.34) suggesting potential for earnings recovery
Key Risks
Severe earnings contraction (-57.9% YoY)
Liquidity risk with a Current Ratio of 0.76 (below 1.0)
Significant valuation gap between current price ($5.91) and Graham Number ($1.32)
Strong bearish technical trend and long-term price decay
Lack of insider confidence evidenced by consistent selling
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$2.15
-63.6% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
33
Weak
20
45
15
85
0
AI Verdict
Underperforming
Key drivers: Operational health vs. Valuation gap, Revenue growth vs. Earnings collapse, Bearish price action
Confidence
80%
Value
20/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Low Forward P/E
Watchpoints
- Price significantly exceeds Graham Number ($1.32)
- Price significantly exceeds Intrinsic Value ($0.56)
- High trailing P/E (73.88)
Future
45/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong YoY revenue growth (17.7%)
Watchpoints
- Negative earnings growth (-57.9%)
- Poor earnings surprise track record (1/4 beats)
Past
15/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- 5-Year change of -84.4%
- 6-Month change of -41.1%
Health
85/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 7/9
- Very low Debt/Equity (0.08)
Watchpoints
- Current Ratio < 1.0 (0.76)
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend payments
- 0/100 dividend strength
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$5.91
Analyst Target
$8.71
Upside/Downside
+47.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LZ and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-13
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LZ
LegalZoom.com, Inc.
Primary
|
-84.4% | -35.6% | -16.6% | -41.1% | -4.2% | -2.8% |
|
EVLV
Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-39.4% | +95.8% | +103.7% | -23.9% | +17.5% | +1.5% |
|
AEBI
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
Peer
|
+15.5% | +15.5% | +15.5% | +5.8% | -16.5% | -5.5% |
|
BKSY
BlackSky Technology Inc.
Peer
|
-68.5% | +95.7% | +126.8% | +36.9% | +27.6% | -1.6% |
|
LMB
Limbach Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+658.4% | +360.4% | +6.4% | -9.1% | +3.0% | +2.7% |
LZ
LegalZoom.com, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-84.4%
3Y
-35.6%
1Y
-16.6%
6M
-41.1%
1M
-4.2%
1W
-2.8%
EVL
Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-39.4%
3Y
+95.8%
1Y
+103.7%
6M
-23.9%
1M
+17.5%
1W
+1.5%
AEB
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
Peer
5Y
+15.5%
3Y
+15.5%
1Y
+15.5%
6M
+5.8%
1M
-16.5%
1W
-5.5%
BKS
BlackSky Technology Inc.
Peer
5Y
-68.5%
3Y
+95.7%
1Y
+126.8%
6M
+36.9%
1M
+27.6%
1W
-1.6%
LMB
Limbach Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+658.4%
3Y
+360.4%
1Y
+6.4%
6M
-9.1%
1M
+3.0%
1W
+2.7%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
73.88
Forward P/E
7.34
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
6.11
P/S Ratio
1.39
EV/Revenue
1.09
EV/EBITDA
36.61
Market Cap
$1.05B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
2.04%
Operating Margin
6.61%
Gross Margin
65.88%
ROE
11.64%
ROA
1.83%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+17.7%
Earnings Growth
-57.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+17.66%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-52.9%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.08
Low debt
Current Ratio
0.76
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.71
Poor
Cash/Share
$1.18
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
67.6%
Op. Margin
6.6%
Net Margin
3.2%
Total Assets
$0.5B
Liabilities
$0.3B
Equity
$0.2B
Debt/Equity
1.98x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
82%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-06
$N/A
2026-02-19
$0.17
-4.2% surprise
2025-11-05
$0.17
-8.9% surprise
2025-08-07
$0.15
+0.9% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing LZ against 240 companies in the Industrials sector
(19 bullish, 87 neutral, 134 bearish)
P/E Ratio
73.88
This Stock
vs
83.58
Sector Avg
-11.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
11.64%
This Stock
vs
-11.14%
Sector Avg
-204.5%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
2.04%
This Stock
vs
16.29%
Sector Avg
-87.5%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.08
This Stock
vs
3.38
Sector Avg
-97.5%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
17.7%
This Stock
vs
28.16%
Sector Avg
-37.2%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.76
This Stock
vs
3.22
Sector Avg
-76.4%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LZ
LegalZoom.com, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.05B | 73.88 | 11.6% | 2.0% | $5.91 | |
|
EVLV
Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.1B | - | -28.0% | -22.7% | $6.11 | Compare |
|
AEBI
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
|
BEARISH | $993.07M | 91.71 | -% | 0.8% | $12.84 | Compare |
|
BKSY
BlackSky Technology Inc.
|
BEARISH | $974.68M | - | -88.2% | -87.3% | $27.08 | Compare |
|
LMB
Limbach Holdings, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $964.6M | 25.57 | 22.4% | 6.0% | $82.59 | Compare |
LZ
LegalZoom.com, Inc.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$1.0B
P/E
73.9
ROE
11.6%
Price
$5.91
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | THOMAS CHARLES C | Officer | Stock Award | 39,694 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | MILLER NICOLE | Officer | Stock Award | 372,137 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | STIBEL JEFFREY M | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 622,900 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | WATSON NOEL BERTRAM JR | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 656,488 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | MILLER NICOLE | Officer | Sale | 23,325 | $154,645 |
| 2026-02-18 | WATSON NOEL BERTRAM JR | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 15,000 | $104,414 |
| 2026-01-15 | GOODEN NATHAN | Director | Stock Award | 6,667 | $67,491 |
| 2026-01-15 | MURPHY JOHN FRANCIS | Director | Stock Award | 8,297 | $83,992 |
| 2025-11-18 | MILLER NICOLE | Officer | Sale | 23,506 | $226,363 |
| 2025-11-18 | WATSON NOEL BERTRAM JR | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 15,000 | $143,462 |
THOMAS CHARLES C
Officer
2026-03-06
39,694 shares
MILLER NICOLE
Officer
2026-03-06
372,137 shares
STIBEL JEFFREY M
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-06
622,900 shares
WATSON NOEL BERTRAM JR
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-06
656,488 shares
MILLER NICOLE
Officer
2026-02-26
23,325 shares
·
$154,645
WATSON NOEL BERTRAM JR
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-18
15,000 shares
·
$104,414
GOODEN NATHAN
Director
2026-01-15
6,667 shares
·
$67,491
MURPHY JOHN FRANCIS
Director
2026-01-15
8,297 shares
·
$83,992
MILLER NICOLE
Officer
2025-11-18
23,506 shares
·
$226,363
WATSON NOEL BERTRAM JR
Chief Operating Officer
2025-11-18
15,000 shares
·
$143,462
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
HOLD
7 analysts
Barclays
2026-03-04
Equal-Weight
Underweight
UBS
2026-02-20
Neutral
Neutral
JP Morgan
2026-02-18
Overweight
Overweight
Citigroup
2025-11-21
Neutral
Neutral
Morgan Stanley
2025-11-13
Underweight
Underweight
Barclays
2025-11-06
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
William Blair
2025-11-06
Market Perform
Outperform
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