Zscaler, Inc. (ZS) EBITDA Margin: 4.21%
Is Zscaler, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Zscaler, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 4.21% is 161% above its 5-year average of -6.87%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-16.81%–4.21%).
The EBITDA margin for Zscaler, Inc. (ZS) is 4.21% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 16.94% (3.60%).
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ZS Average EBITDA Margin Chart
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ZS EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
4.21%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
3.60%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
-3.59%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
-6.87%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
-10.37%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
-10.37%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
-10.37%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+16.94%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+217.35%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+161.28%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+140.58%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+140.58%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+140.58%
ZS Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zscaler, Inc. (ZS) | — | 4.21% | 3.60% | -3.59% | -6.87% |
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) | $20.04B | 31.88% | 31.75% | 32.74% | 34.40% |
| Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) | $20.66B | 27.16% | 30.30% | 29.93% | 31.72% |
| Okta, Inc. (OKTA) | $19.93B | 8.53% | 4.93% | -9.33% | -17.68% |
| HP Inc. (HPQ) | $22.81B | 7.40% | 8.11% | 8.30% | 9.04% |
| PTC Inc. (PTC) | $15.82B | 41.35% | 36.55% | 32.84% | 30.88% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) | $25.09B | 19.77% | 18.84% | 18.43% | 18.04% |
| Atlassian Corporation (TEAM) | $25.11B | 0.46% | 0.55% | -4.66% | -8.50% |
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) | $25.83B | 70.72% | 71.77% | 71.82% | 71.03% |
| Splunk Inc. (SPLK) | $26.44B | 12.94% | 4.83% | -15.05% | -12.78% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
76.9%
EBITDA Margin
4.2%
Operating Margin
-4.8%
Net Margin
-1.6%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Zscaler, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Zscaler, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Zscaler, Inc. (ZS)?
- The EBITDA margin for ZS stock is 4.21%.
- Is Zscaler, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Zscaler, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 4.21% is 161% above its 5-year average of -6.87%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-16.81%–4.21%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Zscaler, Inc. (ZS)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for ZS stock is 3.60%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Zscaler, Inc. (ZS)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for ZS stock is -3.59%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Zscaler, Inc. (ZS)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for ZS stock is -6.87%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Zscaler, Inc. (ZS)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for ZS stock is -10.37%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Zscaler, Inc. (ZS)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for ZS stock is -10.37%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Zscaler, Inc. (ZS)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for ZS stock is -10.37%.
Zscaler, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | 4.21% |
| 2024-07-31 | 2.99% |
| 2023-07-31 | -4.74% |
| 2022-07-31 | -16.81% |
| 2021-07-31 | -15.72% |
| 2020-07-31 | -11.15% |
| 2019-07-31 | 0.68% |
| 2018-07-31 | -5.86% |
| 2017-07-31 | -22.07% |
| 2016-07-31 | -27.51% |
| 2015-07-31 | -18.14% |
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About Zscaler, Inc.
Globally recognized, Zscaler, Inc. functions as a leading provider of cloud-based security solutions. Its core offerings include Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), which ensures secure connectivity for a diverse range of entities – including users, servers, operational technology (OT), and IoT devices – when accessing external resources like software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications and general internet destinations. Complementing this, the Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) solution facilitates secure entry to internal applications residing in private or public clouds and traditional data centers. Zscaler also delivers Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX), a tool that assesses the complete user journey across various business applications. ZDX then generates a clear, digestible digital experience score for individual users, specific applications, and different locations within an organization. Furthermore, the company's portfolio extends to advanced workload segmentation solutions. This category includes Zscaler Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), designed to identify and correct application misconfigurations across SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS environments, thereby minimizing risk and upholding compliance standards. Another key offering is Zscaler Cloud Workload Segmentation, specifically engineered to fortify application-to-application communication within public clouds and data centers. Its objective is to thwart lateral threat propagation, safeguard applications from compromise, and ultimately mitigate the potential for data breaches. The underlying platform is built upon integral components such as the Zscaler Central Authority, Zscaler Enforcement Nodes, and Zscaler Log Servers. Serving a diverse global clientele, Zscaler caters to numerous sectors including aviation and transportation, conglomerates, consumer goods and retail, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media and communications, public sector and education, as well as technology and telecommunications. Founded in 2007, the company initially operated as SafeChannel, Inc., before rebranding to Zscaler, Inc. in August 2008. Its corporate headquarters are located in San Jose, California.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- Jagtar Singh Chaudhry