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BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:BZFD - Nasdaq - US12430A3005 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

2.04  +0.03 (+1.49%)

After market: 2.04 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to BZFD. BZFD was compared to 71 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BZFD have multiple concerns. BZFD does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BZFD has reported negative net income.
BZFD had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
BZFD had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: BZFD reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
BZFD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBZFD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -50M -100M -150M -200M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -18.86%, BZFD is doing worse than 60.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of BZFD (-72.75%) is worse than 64.79% of its industry peers.
BZFD has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.48%) than 67.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -18.86%
ROE -72.75%
ROIC 3.48%
ROA(3y)-18.52%
ROA(5y)-14.15%
ROE(3y)-59.94%
ROE(5y)-40.3%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BZFD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBZFD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

With a decent Operating Margin value of 2.22%, BZFD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.56% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Gross Margin value of 53.27%, BZFD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.25% of the companies in the same industry.
BZFD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.22%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 53.27%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.97%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
BZFD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBZFD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BZFD is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BZFD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
BZFD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BZFD Yearly Shares OutstandingBZFD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
BZFD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBZFD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -2.60, we must say that BZFD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BZFD has a Altman-Z score of -2.60. This is in the lower half of the industry: BZFD underperforms 70.42% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for BZFD. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -2.6
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC11.11%
BZFD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBZFD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

BZFD has a Current Ratio of 0.67. This is a bad value and indicates that BZFD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BZFD has a worse Current ratio (0.67) than 80.28% of its industry peers.
BZFD has a Quick Ratio of 0.67. This is a bad value and indicates that BZFD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.67, BZFD is not doing good in the industry: 78.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.67
BZFD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBZFD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BZFD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 84.23%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue for BZFD has decreased by -22.82% in the past year. This is quite bad
BZFD shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.84% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)84.23%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%113.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.84%
Sales Q2Q%-12.25%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, BZFD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.46% on average per year.
BZFD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.28% yearly.
EPS Next Y90.6%
EPS Next 2Y39.92%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%
EPS Next 5Y15.46%
Revenue Next Year4.27%
Revenue Next 2Y4.54%
Revenue Next 3Y4.53%
Revenue Next 5Y4.28%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
BZFD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBZFD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 100M 200M 300M 400M
BZFD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBZFD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for BZFD. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year BZFD is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
BZFD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBZFD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BZFD indicates a rather cheap valuation: BZFD is cheaper than 88.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.27
BZFD Per share dataBZFD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3 4 5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BZFD's earnings are expected to grow with 25.70% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y39.92%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for BZFD!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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BUZZFEED INC

NASDAQ:BZFD (3/7/2025, 8:09:10 PM)

After market: 2.04 0 (0%)

2.04

+0.03 (+1.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-12 2024-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)03-13 2025-03-13/amc
Inst Owners30.04%
Inst Owner Change19.87%
Ins Owners13.27%
Ins Owner Change0.78%
Market Cap77.52M
Analysts43.33
Price Target6.12 (200%)
Short Float %4.52%
Short Ratio2.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)60.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-60.43%
Max EPS beat(2)181.7%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-50.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-271.52%
Max EPS beat(4)181.7%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-326.58%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-217.02%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-42.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-45.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)-38.55%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-38.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-45.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)-29.08%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-28.6%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-19.33%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.41
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.08
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.27
EPS(TTM)-0.82
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.09
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.87
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.52
OCFYN/A
SpS5.01
BVpS1.89
TBVpS-0.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -18.86%
ROE -72.75%
ROCE 4.4%
ROIC 3.48%
ROICexc 7.87%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 2.22%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 53.27%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-18.52%
ROA(5y)-14.15%
ROE(3y)-59.94%
ROE(5y)-40.3%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.97%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 98.62%
Cap/Sales 6.84%
Interest Coverage 0.3
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.67
Altman-Z -2.6
F-Score5
WACC11.11%
ROIC/WACC0.31
Cap/Depr(3y)62.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)63.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)84.23%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%113.89%
EPS Next Y90.6%
EPS Next 2Y39.92%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%
EPS Next 5Y15.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.84%
Sales Q2Q%-12.25%
Revenue Next Year4.27%
Revenue Next 2Y4.54%
Revenue Next 3Y4.53%
Revenue Next 5Y4.28%
EBIT growth 1Y113.13%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year159.74%
EBIT Next 3Y44.54%
EBIT Next 5Y26.45%
FCF growth 1Y15.53%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-10.37%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A