GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY) Stock Analysis — Fair Value, Risk & Moat Rating
NYQ · Technology · Software - Infrastructure
Is GoDaddy Inc. a safe investment right now?
GoDaddy Inc.'s Altman Z-Score of 1.36 places it in the distress zone. Our fair value estimate is $78.89 (Fairly Valued). Moat rating: 3.4/5 stars.
Could GoDaddy Inc. go bankrupt? Altman Z-Score analysis
Z-Score of 1.36 falls below the 1.8 distress threshold, indicating significant financial stress.
- Below 1.8 — Distress Zone (high bankruptcy risk)
- 1.8 to 3.0 — Gray Zone (elevated uncertainty)
- Above 3.0 — Safe Zone (financially healthy)
What drives GDDY's Z-Score?
| Component | Formula | Value | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A · Working Capital / Total Assets | WC / TA | -0.1437 | 1.2 | -0.17 |
| B · Retained Earnings / Total Assets | RE / TA | -0.3472 | 1.4 | -0.49 |
| C · EBIT / Total Assets | EBIT / TA | 0.1457 | 3.3 | 0.48 |
| D · Market Cap / Total Liabilities | MCap / TL | 1.5277 | 0.6 | 0.92 |
| E · Revenue / Total Assets | Rev / TA | 0.6162 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
How has GDDY's financial health changed over time?
| Year | Z-Score | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.17 | Distress |
| 2023 | 1.12 | Distress |
| 2024 | 1.42 | Distress |
| 2025 | 1.36 | Distress |
Source: Calculated from GDDY's latest 10-K filing on SEC EDGAR.
What is GoDaddy Inc. actually worth?
How we calculated this
| Input | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Predicted EPS (α) | $6.52 | Proprietary blend of reported actuals + analyst consensus, weighted by α |
| Last Year EPS | $6.22 | Annual report (SEC EDGAR) |
| Analyst Consensus EPS (This Year) | $6.96 | 15 analysts consensus |
| Trailing P/E | 14.2x | Current market pricing |
| Fair P/E (β discount) | 12.1x | Trailing PE adjusted by value discount factor β, hard-capped |
| Earnings Trend (γ) | Growing | Directional signal: predicted vs trailing EPS |
Wall Street Reference: Analyst consensus target price is $117.67 (15 analysts). This is shown for reference only and is not used in our valuation model.
Source: Earnings data from SEC EDGAR filings. Market data via Yahoo Finance.
Does GoDaddy Inc. have a durable competitive advantage?
Moat rating: 3.4/5.
What makes up GDDY's moat score?
ROIC Stability
ROIC variability over the past decade. Score: 4/5.
Gross Margin Trend
Gross margin trajectory over the past decade. Score: 3/5.
Switching Costs
Estimated customer lock-in based on margin level. Score: 3/5.
How stable is GDDY's return on invested capital?
| Year | ROIC | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14.4% | — |
| 2023 | 15.0% | Stable |
| 2024 | 20.6% | Rising |
| 2025 | 29.3% | Rising |
Source: ROIC calculated from SEC EDGAR filings.
Is GoDaddy Inc.'s dividend safe?
GoDaddy Inc.'s key financial metrics
| Metric | Latest | 1Y Ago | 3Y Ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.0B | $4.6B | $4.1B | Rising |
| Net Income | $0.9B | $0.9B | $0.4B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.6B | $1.3B | $0.9B | Rising |
| Gross Margin | 63.6% | 63.9% | 63.7% | Stable |
Recent events that affect our GDDY analysis
GDDY earnings report scheduled
Upcoming report. Consensus EPS estimate: $2.33. Revenue estimate: $1.27B. Our current Fair Value: $78.89 — a significant beat or miss could shift this estimate.
GDDY analyst consensus: 53% bullish (9 of 17 analysts)
3 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 8 Hold, 0 Sell, 0 Strong Sell. Consensus target: $117.67 (33.1% upside). Compare with our independent Fair Value: $78.89.
GDDY filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
GDDY beat EPS estimates by 3.7%
Reported EPS: $2.30 vs estimate $2.22. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $78.89 (10.8% below current price).
GDDY filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
GDDY filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
GDDY missed EPS estimates by 7.1%
Reported EPS: $1.99 vs estimate $2.15. Our Fair Value of $78.89 may face downward pressure if the trend continues.
GDDY filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
GDDY filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
GDDY beat EPS estimates by 5.4%
Reported EPS: $1.41 vs estimate $1.34. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $78.89 (10.8% below current price).
GDDY filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
GDDY filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
GDDY filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
GDDY beat EPS estimates by 9.9%
Reported EPS: $1.51 vs estimate $1.37. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $78.89 (10.8% below current price).
GDDY filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
GDDY filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
GDDY missed EPS estimates by 5.5%
Reported EPS: $1.36 vs estimate $1.44. Our Fair Value of $78.89 may face downward pressure if the trend continues.
GDDY filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
Common questions about GoDaddy Inc.
What is GoDaddy Inc. stock price today?
GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY) stock price is $88.40 as of the latest market close, traded on the NYSE exchange.
What does GoDaddy Inc. do?
GoDaddy Inc. engages in the design and development of cloud-based products in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments: Applications and Commerce (A&C), and Core Platform (Core).
What is GoDaddy Inc. market cap?
GoDaddy Inc. has a market capitalization of $11.95B, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Technology sector.
What sector and industry is GDDY in?
GoDaddy Inc. operates in the Technology sector, specifically within the Software - Infrastructure industry. It trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol GDDY.
Is GDDY stock overvalued or undervalued?
Based on our valuation model, GoDaddy Inc. trades 12.0% above our fair value estimate — potentially overvalued.
- FairValueLabs Fair Value: $78.89
- Current Price: $88.40
- Valuation Zone: Fairly Valued
What is GDDY stock forecast and analyst target price?
Based on 15 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for GoDaddy Inc. is $117.67, implying upside of 33.1% from the current price.
- Analyst High Target: $195.00
- Analyst Low Target: $77.00
Note: Analyst targets are shown for reference and are not used in our valuation model.
Is GoDaddy Inc. revenue and earnings growing?
Here are the analyst consensus growth estimates for GoDaddy Inc.:
- Revenue growth (current year est.): 5.7%
- EPS growth (current year est.): 11.9%
- Revenue growth (next year est.): 6.0%
- EPS growth (next year est.): 26.8%
What are GoDaddy Inc.'s key financial metrics?
| Metric | Latest | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.0B | Rising |
| Net Income | $0.9B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.6B | Rising |
| Gross Margin | 63.6% | Stable |
What is GDDY's P/E ratio?
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings:
- Trailing P/E (last 12 months): 14.2x
- Forward P/E (next 12 months est.): 7.5x
- FairValueLabs Fair P/E: 12.1x
How volatile is GDDY stock?
GoDaddy Inc. has a beta of 0.98, meaning it is roughly in line with overall market volatility. A beta above 1.0 indicates higher price swings relative to the S&P 500, while below 1.0 suggests more stability.
How much cash and debt does GoDaddy Inc. have?
GoDaddy Inc.'s balance sheet shows:
- Total Cash: $1.13B
- Total Debt: $3.86B
- Net Cash Position: $-2.73B
A positive net cash position means the company holds more cash than debt, reducing financial risk.
What is GoDaddy Inc.'s free cash flow?
GoDaddy Inc. generated $1.31B in trailing twelve-month free cash flow (from $1.60B in operating cash flow). Free cash flow represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction after all capital expenditures.
Does GoDaddy Inc. pay a dividend?
GoDaddy Inc. does not currently pay a regular dividend to shareholders. The company may be reinvesting all profits back into growth, or it may have suspended its dividend.
Is GoDaddy Inc. at risk of going bankrupt?
GoDaddy Inc.'s Altman Z-Score is 1.36, placing it in the distress zone (below 1.8) — elevated bankruptcy risk. The Z-Score uses five balance sheet ratios to predict bankruptcy probability within two years.
Does GoDaddy Inc. have a durable competitive advantage?
GoDaddy Inc. scores 3.4/5 stars (Narrow moat) in our moat analysis:
- ROIC Stability: 4/5
- Gross Margin Trend: 3/5
- Switching Costs: 3/5
A score above 3.5 suggests meaningful pricing power and a defensible market position.
What is GDDY's return on equity (ROE)?
GoDaddy Inc.'s return on equity is 192.9%. ROE measures how efficiently a company generates profits from shareholder equity. An ROE above 15% is generally considered strong, while below 10% may signal inefficiency.
How do I buy GDDY stock?
GDDY shares can be purchased through any brokerage account that provides access to the NYSE. Common steps:
- Open an account with a broker (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, Interactive Brokers)
- Search for ticker symbol GDDY
- Place a market or limit order for your desired number of shares
This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before buying any stock.
Is GDDY a value stock or speculative?
FairValueLabs classifies GoDaddy Inc. as Value Investment. It exhibits consistent profitability, reasonable valuation, and financial stability — characteristics of a traditional value investment.
Who is the CEO of GoDaddy Inc.?
The current CEO of GoDaddy Inc. is Mr. Amanpal Singh Bhutani.
What is GDDY's earnings per share (EPS)?
Earnings per share measures the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share:
- Trailing EPS (last 12 months): $6.22
- Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $11.75
- Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $6.96
- Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $8.83
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All valuations, scores, ratings, and classifications on this page are produced by the FairValueLabs internal valuation system. They do not represent actual market value, guaranteed outcomes, or professional investment advice. These are analytical estimates for educational and research purposes only.
This is not financial advice. All data is sourced from SEC EDGAR public filings. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026. Data sources: SEC EDGAR (financial statements), Yahoo Finance (market data, analyst consensus). Data may not reflect the most recent quarter.
GDDY analysis methodology: How we calculate fair value, Z-Scores, and moat ratings