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PINTEREST INC- CLASS A (PINS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

23.41 USD
-2.49 (-9.61%)
Last: 1/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM
23.72 USD
+0.31 (+1.32%)
Pre-Market: 1/28/2026, 6:47:40 AM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall PINS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated PINS against 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. PINS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 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

  • In the past year PINS was profitable.
  • In the past year PINS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years PINS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • PINS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • PINS has a Return On Assets of 36.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PINS outperforms 98.57% of its industry peers.
  • PINS's Return On Equity of 41.19% is amongst the best of the industry. PINS outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • PINS has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.35%) than 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

  • PINS has a Profit Margin of 48.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PINS outperforms 95.71% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PINS has grown nicely.
  • PINS has a Operating Margin of 6.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: PINS outperforms 62.86% of its industry peers.
  • PINS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • PINS's Gross Margin of 79.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PINS outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PINS is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for PINS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • PINS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • 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.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 15.29 indicates that PINS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • PINS's Altman-Z score of 15.29 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 15.29
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC8.86%
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.
  • PINS's Current ratio of 8.36 is amongst the best of the industry. PINS outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 8.36 indicates that PINS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • PINS's Quick ratio of 8.36 is amongst the best of the industry. PINS outperforms 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.63% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.67% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, PINS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 16.79% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, PINS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 26.12% on average per year.
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

  • PINS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.58% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, PINS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.68%
EPS Next 2Y16.94%
EPS Next 3Y14.89%
EPS Next 5Y10.58%
Revenue Next Year16.6%
Revenue Next 2Y15.37%
Revenue Next 3Y15.05%
Revenue Next 5Y12.94%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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 15.61, which indicates a correct valuation of PINS.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PINS is valued a bit cheaper than 72.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.82, PINS is valued a bit cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.81, which indicates a very decent valuation of PINS.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PINS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • PINS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.95.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.61
Fwd PE 11.81
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

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as PINS.
  • PINS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PINS is cheaper than 75.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.1
EV/EBITDA 37.99
PINS Per share dataPINS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PINS's 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 14.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.94%
EPS Next 3Y14.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for PINS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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 6 / 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 15.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.28.