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Zoom Communications, Inc.

ZM · Technology · $28.0B mkt cap · FY2026 filings · Narrow moat

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67/ 100
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Pricing power98

Median gross margin 76.2% over 9y, very stable.

Returns on capital29

Median ROIC 8.2%, above the 9% hurdle in 43% of years.

Balance-sheet safety100

Net cash position — no leverage risk.

Capital discipline44

Owner earnings trend unclear, share count n/a.

Margin of safety

Above valueOn sale
54% above value
Owner earnings (normalized)
$1.0B
Est. intrinsic value / share
$59.17
Recent price
$91.12
Discount to value
54% above value

Conservative model: 9% discount rate, 4% assumed growth (capped at 4%), maintenance capex ≈ min(capex, D&A).

Moat Score history

Score history begins 2026-07-17. Check back as the record builds.

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