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ZH vs. NUTX, UPWK, WLDN, BRAI, and GDRX

Should you buy Zhihu stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Zhihu with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Zhihu include Nutex Health (NUTX), Upwork (UPWK), Willdan Group (WLDN), Braiin (BRAI), and GoodRx (GDRX). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does Zhihu compare to Nutex Health?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zhihu$2.67B0.10-$27.58M-$0.36N/A
Nutex Health$875.26M1.15$70.79M$12.9411.27

28.9% of Zhihu shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.3% of Nutex Health shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.6% of Zhihu shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 44.7% of Nutex Health shares are owned 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.

Nutex Health has a consensus price target of $243.33, suggesting a potential upside of 66.82%. Given Nutex Health's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Nutex Health 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
Nutex Health
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Zhihu has a beta of 0.26, indicating that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nutex Health has a beta of 0.21, indicating that its stock price is 79% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Nutex Health had 8 more articles in the media than Zhihu. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Nutex Health and 0 mentions for Zhihu. Nutex Health's average media sentiment score of 0.08 beat Zhihu's score of 0.00 indicating that Nutex Health is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Zhihu Neutral
Nutex Health Neutral

Nutex Health has a net margin of 10.95% compared to Zhihu's net margin of -7.25%. Nutex Health's return on equity of 23.50% beat Zhihu's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zhihu-7.25% -4.83% -3.60%
Nutex Health 10.95%23.50%10.47%

Summary

Nutex Health beats Zhihu on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zhihu compare to Upwork?

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

Upwork has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zhihu has a beta of 0.26, meaning that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

Upwork presently has a consensus price target of $15.50, indicating a potential upside of 75.54%. Given Upwork's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Upwork is more favorable than Zhihu.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Upwork
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.23
Zhihu
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Upwork had 7 more articles in the media than Zhihu. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Upwork and 0 mentions for Zhihu. Upwork's average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat Zhihu's score of 0.00 indicating that Upwork is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Upwork Neutral
Zhihu Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Upwork$790.56M1.38$115.43M$0.8110.90
Zhihu$2.67B0.10-$27.58M-$0.36N/A

77.7% of Upwork shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.9% of Zhihu shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.9% of Upwork shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.6% of Zhihu shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Upwork has a net margin of 13.81% compared to Zhihu's net margin of -7.25%. Upwork's return on equity of 17.92% beat Zhihu's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Upwork13.81% 17.92% 8.54%
Zhihu -7.25%-4.83%-3.60%

Summary

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

How does Zhihu compare to Willdan Group?

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

Willdan Group currently has a consensus target price of $112.67, suggesting a potential upside of 55.12%. Given Willdan Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Willdan Group is more favorable than Zhihu.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Willdan Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Zhihu
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Willdan Group has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zhihu has a beta of 0.26, meaning that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

Willdan Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Willdan Group$681.55M1.61$52.56M$3.7119.58
Zhihu$2.67B0.10-$27.58M-$0.36N/A

In the previous week, Willdan Group had 5 more articles in the media than Zhihu. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Willdan Group and 0 mentions for Zhihu. Willdan Group's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Zhihu's score of 0.00 indicating that Willdan Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Willdan Group Positive
Zhihu Neutral

Willdan Group has a net margin of 8.24% compared to Zhihu's net margin of -7.25%. Willdan Group's return on equity of 23.36% beat Zhihu's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Willdan Group8.24% 23.36% 13.28%
Zhihu -7.25%-4.83%-3.60%

72.3% of Willdan Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.9% of Zhihu shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.6% of Willdan Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.6% of Zhihu shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Willdan Group beats Zhihu on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zhihu compare to Braiin?

Zhihu (NYSE:ZH) and Braiin (NASDAQ:BRAI) 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 valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

Braiin has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Zhihu.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zhihu$2.67B0.10-$27.58M-$0.36N/A
Braiin$73.41M17.35N/AN/AN/A

In the previous week, Braiin had 23 more articles in the media than Zhihu. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Braiin and 0 mentions for Zhihu. Braiin's average media sentiment score of 0.06 beat Zhihu's score of 0.00 indicating that Braiin is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Zhihu Neutral
Braiin Neutral

Braiin has a consensus price target of $10.00, indicating a potential upside of 61.81%. Given Braiin's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Braiin 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
Braiin
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Braiin has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Zhihu's net margin of -7.25%. Braiin's return on equity of 0.00% beat Zhihu's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zhihu-7.25% -4.83% -3.60%
Braiin N/A N/A N/A

28.9% of Zhihu shares are held by institutional investors. 13.6% of Zhihu shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 47.9% of Braiin shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Braiin beats Zhihu on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Zhihu compare to GoodRx?

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

In the previous week, GoodRx had 3 more articles in the media than Zhihu. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for GoodRx and 0 mentions for Zhihu. GoodRx's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Zhihu's score of 0.00 indicating that GoodRx is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
GoodRx Positive
Zhihu Neutral

63.8% of GoodRx shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.9% of Zhihu shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.9% of GoodRx shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.6% of Zhihu shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
GoodRx$787.89M1.29$30.44M$0.0649.33
Zhihu$2.67B0.10-$27.58M-$0.36N/A

GoodRx has a net margin of 2.61% compared to Zhihu's net margin of -7.25%. GoodRx's return on equity of 7.90% beat Zhihu's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
GoodRx2.61% 7.90% 3.23%
Zhihu -7.25%-4.83%-3.60%

GoodRx has a beta of 1.6, meaning that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zhihu has a beta of 0.26, meaning that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

GoodRx currently has a consensus target price of $3.81, indicating a potential upside of 28.80%. Given GoodRx's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe GoodRx is more favorable than Zhihu.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
GoodRx
3 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
Zhihu
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Summary

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

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ZH vs. The Competition

MetricZhihuINTERNET CONTENT IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$277.68M$2.58B$37.23B$23.46B
Dividend YieldN/A10.66%3.17%4.20%
P/E Ratio-8.7711.7876.1330.72
Price / Sales0.103.80591.03166.59
Price / CashN/A9.3544.4831.69
Price / Book0.503.449.114.73
Net Income-$27.58M$130.86M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-0.22%-3.74%-1.80%-0.44%
1 Month Performance7.23%-6.35%-2.70%0.73%
1 Year Performance-29.98%-24.34%133.85%14.12%

Zhihu Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ZH
Zhihu
0.5312 of 5 stars
$3.16
+0.9%
N/A-32.3%$277.68M$2.67BN/A1,154
NUTX
Nutex Health
4.067 of 5 stars
$161.47
-0.9%
$243.33
+50.7%
+52.3%$1.12B$875.26M12.481,150
UPWK
Upwork
3.0709 of 5 stars
$9.33
+3.0%
$15.50
+66.1%
-33.3%$1.12B$787.78M11.52850
WLDN
Willdan Group
4.2258 of 5 stars
$72.65
-0.1%
$112.67
+55.1%
-11.6%$1.10B$681.55M19.581,814
BRAI
Braiin
3.618 of 5 stars
$5.33
-2.9%
$10.00
+87.6%
N/A$1.10B$73.41MN/A5

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This page (NYSE:ZH) was last updated on 7/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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