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PINTEREST INC- CLASS A (PINS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PINS - US72352L1061 - Common Stock

25.91 USD
-0.88 (-3.28%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 8:04:00 PM
25.95 USD
+0.04 (+0.15%)
After Hours: 1/16/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to PINS. PINS was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. PINS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. PINS is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make PINS a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PINS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • PINS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PINS reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • In the past 5 years PINS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PINS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPINS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 36.03%, PINS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 41.19%, PINS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PINS has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: PINS outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 36.03%
ROE 41.19%
ROIC 4.35%
ROA(3y)10.46%
ROA(5y)7.08%
ROE(3y)11.71%
ROE(5y)7.96%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PINS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPINS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 48.99%, PINS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PINS has grown nicely.
  • PINS has a better Operating Margin (6.91%) than 62.86% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PINS has declined.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 79.99%, PINS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PINS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.91%
PM (TTM) 48.99%
GM 79.99%
OM growth 3Y-26.95%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y60.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.02%
GM growth 5Y2.97%
PINS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPINS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PINS is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for PINS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, PINS has more shares outstanding
  • PINS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
PINS Yearly Shares OutstandingPINS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
PINS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPINS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • PINS has an Altman-Z score of 16.76. This indicates that PINS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • PINS's Altman-Z score of 16.76 is amongst the best of the industry. PINS outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • There is no outstanding debt for PINS. 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 0
Altman-Z 16.76
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC8.88%
PINS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPINS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • PINS has a Current Ratio of 8.36. This indicates that PINS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 8.36, PINS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PINS has a Quick Ratio of 8.36. This indicates that PINS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • PINS has a better Quick ratio (8.36) than 94.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 8.36
Quick Ratio 8.36
PINS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPINS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • PINS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.63%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.67% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has grown by 16.79% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 26.12% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.63%
EPS 3Y8.67%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.79%
Revenue growth 3Y12.25%
Revenue growth 5Y26.12%
Sales Q2Q%16.79%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.58% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • PINS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.28%
EPS Next 2Y17.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.32%
EPS Next 5Y10.58%
Revenue Next Year16.58%
Revenue Next 2Y15.36%
Revenue Next 3Y15.03%
Revenue Next 5Y12.94%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
PINS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPINS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B
PINS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPINS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.27, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PINS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PINS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PINS is cheaper than 67.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. PINS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • PINS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.98.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PINS is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PINS to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.29), we can say PINS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.27
Fwd PE 12.98
PINS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPINS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PINS is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PINS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.6
EV/EBITDA 43.51
PINS Per share dataPINS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • PINS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • PINS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.32%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • PINS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

PINTEREST INC- CLASS A

NYSE:PINS (1/16/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 25.95 +0.04 (+0.15%)

25.91

-0.88 (-3.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)02-12
Inst Owners97.55%
Inst Owner Change0.63%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change4.74%
Market Cap17.50B
Revenue(TTM)4.06B
Net Income(TTM)1.99B
Analysts80
Price Target37.52 (44.81%)
Short Float %4.06%
Short Ratio1.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.48%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.7%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.27%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.91%
Max EPS beat(4)-8.27%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.67%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)45.96%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)47.92%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.39%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.39%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.67%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.69%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.68%
PT rev (1m)-0.64%
PT rev (3m)-14.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.27
Fwd PE 12.98
P/S 4.31
P/FCF 15.6
P/OCF 15.26
P/B 3.63
P/tB 3.71
EV/EBITDA 43.51
EPS(TTM)1.5
EY5.79%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY7.7%
FCF(TTM)1.66
FCFY6.41%
OCF(TTM)1.7
OCFY6.55%
SpS6
BVpS7.14
TBVpS6.98
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 36.03%
ROE 41.19%
ROCE 5.51%
ROIC 4.35%
ROICexc 9.16%
ROICexgc 9.58%
OM 6.91%
PM (TTM) 48.99%
GM 79.99%
FCFM 27.65%
ROA(3y)10.46%
ROA(5y)7.08%
ROE(3y)11.71%
ROE(5y)7.96%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-44.09%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-43.46%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-26.95%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y60.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.02%
GM growth 5Y2.97%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.74
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 100.46%
Cap/Sales 0.62%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 375.46%
Profit Quality 56.45%
Current Ratio 8.36
Quick Ratio 8.36
Altman-Z 16.76
F-Score7
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC0.49
Cap/Depr(3y)71.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.67%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.63%
EPS 3Y8.67%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-5%
EPS Next Y19.28%
EPS Next 2Y17.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.32%
EPS Next 5Y10.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.79%
Revenue growth 3Y12.25%
Revenue growth 5Y26.12%
Sales Q2Q%16.79%
Revenue Next Year16.58%
Revenue Next 2Y15.36%
Revenue Next 3Y15.03%
Revenue Next 5Y12.94%
EBIT growth 1Y144.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.01%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year660.45%
EBIT Next 3Y120.53%
EBIT Next 5Y68.71%
FCF growth 1Y174.87%
FCF growth 3Y8.11%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y177.74%
OCF growth 3Y8.61%
OCF growth 5Y324.47%

PINTEREST INC- CLASS A / PINS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PINS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to PINS.


What is the valuation status of PINTEREST INC- CLASS A (PINS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PINTEREST INC- CLASS A (PINS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for PINTEREST INC- CLASS A?

PINTEREST INC- CLASS A (PINS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PINTEREST INC- CLASS A (PINS) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PINTEREST INC- CLASS A (PINS) is 17.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.63.