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ZH vs. UPBD, WLDN, PRSU, AHG, and RDWR

Should you be buying Zhihu stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Zhihu include Upbound Group (UPBD), Willdan Group (WLDN), Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality (PRSU), Akso Health Group (AHG), and Radware (RDWR). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does Zhihu compare to Upbound Group?

Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) and Zhihu (NYSE:ZH) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Upbound Group had 13 more articles in the media than Zhihu. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Upbound Group and 1 mentions for Zhihu. Zhihu's average media sentiment score of 1.95 beat Upbound Group's score of 0.71 indicating that Zhihu is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Upbound Group
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Zhihu
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

90.3% of Upbound Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.9% of Zhihu shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Upbound Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.6% of Zhihu shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Upbound Group has a net margin of 1.78% compared to Zhihu's net margin of -7.18%. Upbound Group's return on equity of 35.56% beat Zhihu's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Upbound Group1.78% 35.56% 7.79%
Zhihu -7.18%-4.82%-3.57%

Upbound Group has a beta of 1.83, meaning that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zhihu has a beta of 0.35, meaning that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Upbound Group presently has a consensus price target of $31.33, suggesting a potential upside of 67.29%. Given Upbound Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Upbound Group is more favorable than Zhihu.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Upbound Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Zhihu
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Upbound Group has higher revenue and earnings than Zhihu. Zhihu is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Upbound Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Upbound Group$4.70B0.23$73.24M$1.4313.10
Zhihu$393.10M0.73-$27.58M-$0.36N/A

Summary

Upbound Group beats Zhihu on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zhihu compare to Willdan Group?

Zhihu (NYSE:ZH) and Willdan Group (NASDAQ:WLDN) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, Willdan Group had 2 more articles in the media than Zhihu. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Willdan Group and 1 mentions for Zhihu. Zhihu's average media sentiment score of 1.95 beat Willdan Group's score of 0.82 indicating that Zhihu is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zhihu
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Willdan Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

28.9% of Zhihu shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.3% of Willdan Group shares are held by institutional investors. 13.6% of Zhihu shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of Willdan Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Willdan Group has a net margin of 7.71% compared to Zhihu's net margin of -7.18%. Willdan Group's return on equity of 23.34% beat Zhihu's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zhihu-7.18% -4.82% -3.57%
Willdan Group 7.71%23.34%12.78%

Zhihu has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Willdan Group has a beta of 1.07, suggesting that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Willdan Group has a consensus price target of $112.67, suggesting a potential upside of 46.99%. Given Willdan Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Willdan Group is more favorable than Zhihu.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zhihu
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Willdan Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Willdan Group has higher revenue and earnings than Zhihu. Zhihu is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Willdan Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zhihu$393.10M0.73-$27.58M-$0.36N/A
Willdan Group$681.55M1.68$52.56M$3.4822.03

Summary

Willdan Group beats Zhihu on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zhihu compare to Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality?

Zhihu (NYSE:ZH) and Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality (NYSE:PRSU) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality has higher revenue and earnings than Zhihu. Zhihu is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zhihu$393.10M0.73-$27.58M-$0.36N/A
Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality$452.42M2.53$22.67M$0.7853.36

In the previous week, Zhihu had 1 more articles in the media than Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Zhihu and 0 mentions for Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality. Zhihu's average media sentiment score of 1.95 beat Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality's score of 0.00 indicating that Zhihu is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Zhihu Very Positive
Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Neutral

Zhihu has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its share price is 65% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality has a beta of 1.41, suggesting that its share price is 41% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality has a net margin of 5.01% compared to Zhihu's net margin of -7.18%. Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality's return on equity of 5.23% beat Zhihu's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zhihu-7.18% -4.82% -3.57%
Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality 5.01%5.23%3.63%

28.9% of Zhihu shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.9% of Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality shares are held by institutional investors. 13.6% of Zhihu shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality has a consensus price target of $34.00, suggesting a potential downside of 18.31%. Given Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality is more favorable than Zhihu.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zhihu
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Summary

Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality beats Zhihu on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zhihu compare to Akso Health Group?

Zhihu (NYSE:ZH) and Akso Health Group (NASDAQ:AHG) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

Zhihu has higher revenue and earnings than Akso Health Group.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zhihu$393.10M0.73-$27.58M-$0.36N/A
Akso Health Group$14.78M82.14-$134.98MN/AN/A

In the previous week, Akso Health Group had 3 more articles in the media than Zhihu. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Akso Health Group and 1 mentions for Zhihu. Zhihu's average media sentiment score of 1.95 beat Akso Health Group's score of 0.83 indicating that Zhihu is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zhihu
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Akso Health Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Zhihu has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its share price is 65% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Akso Health Group has a beta of -0.89, suggesting that its share price is 189% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Akso Health Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Zhihu's net margin of -7.18%. Akso Health Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Zhihu's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zhihu-7.18% -4.82% -3.57%
Akso Health Group N/A N/A N/A

28.9% of Zhihu shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.2% of Akso Health Group shares are held by institutional investors. 13.6% of Zhihu shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zhihu
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Akso Health Group
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

Zhihu beats Akso Health Group on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zhihu compare to Radware?

Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR) and Zhihu (NYSE:ZH) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, risk, earnings and valuation.

Radware has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Zhihu. Zhihu is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Radware, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Radware$301.85M3.83$20.26M$0.4561.07
Zhihu$393.10M0.73-$27.58M-$0.36N/A

73.1% of Radware shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.9% of Zhihu shares are held by institutional investors. 21.6% of Radware shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.6% of Zhihu shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Radware presently has a consensus price target of $30.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.17%. Given Radware's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Radware is more favorable than Zhihu.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Radware
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Zhihu
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Radware has a beta of 0.81, meaning that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zhihu has a beta of 0.35, meaning that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Radware had 6 more articles in the media than Zhihu. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Radware and 1 mentions for Zhihu. Zhihu's average media sentiment score of 1.95 beat Radware's score of 0.19 indicating that Zhihu is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Radware
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Zhihu
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Radware has a net margin of 6.71% compared to Zhihu's net margin of -7.18%. Radware's return on equity of 7.21% beat Zhihu's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Radware6.71% 7.21% 4.17%
Zhihu -7.18%-4.82%-3.57%

Summary

Radware beats Zhihu on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ZH vs. The Competition

MetricZhihuINTERNET CONTENT IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$285.30M$2.96B$37.15B$22.95B
Dividend YieldN/A5.42%3.16%4.03%
P/E Ratio-8.995.3277.8328.58
Price / Sales0.731.79617.9623.58
Price / CashN/A9.5146.3119.03
Price / Book0.523.009.174.68
Net Income-$27.58M$130.71M$1.03B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.12%53.48%4.88%0.89%
1 Month Performance7.30%89.53%14.33%6.56%
1 Year Performance-20.90%-7.39%168.77%31.66%

Zhihu Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ZH
Zhihu
0.8164 of 5 stars
$3.24
+1.4%
N/AN/A$285.30M$393.10MN/A1,154
UPBD
Upbound Group
4.8575 of 5 stars
$19.17
-3.0%
$32.25
+68.2%
N/A$1.15B$4.70B15.4612,050
WLDN
Willdan Group
4.2886 of 5 stars
$66.91
-14.2%
$112.67
+68.4%
N/A$1.15B$681.55M19.231,814
PRSU
Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality
0.8282 of 5 stars
$41.39
+0.5%
$34.00
-17.9%
N/A$1.13B$452.42M53.072,100
AHG
Akso Health Group
0.7907 of 5 stars
$2.31
+13.2%
N/AN/A$1.12B$14.84MN/A40

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This page (NYSE:ZH) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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