SNAP INC - A (SNAP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:SNAP • US83304A1060

6.93 USD
-0.31 (-4.28%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
6.9789 USD
+0.05 (+0.71%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:19:18 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, SNAP scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SNAP was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. SNAP scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. SNAP is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

2

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • SNAP had positive earnings in the past year.
  • SNAP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years SNAP always reported negative net income.
  • Of the past 5 years SNAP 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
SNAP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSNAP 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 -2B -3B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -6.55%, SNAP is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of SNAP (-22.30%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.55%
ROE -22.3%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-14.4%
ROA(5y)-13.7%
ROE(3y)-46.22%
ROE(5y)-38.42%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SNAP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSNAP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

  • SNAP has a Gross Margin (54.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • SNAP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • SNAP does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 54.29%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.14%
GM growth 5Y2.43%
SNAP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSNAP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

4

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • SNAP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SNAP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, SNAP has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SNAP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SNAP Yearly Shares OutstandingSNAP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
SNAP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSNAP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.13, we must say that SNAP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • SNAP has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.13) than 67.14% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SNAP is 8.55, which is on the high side as it means it would take SNAP, 8.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • SNAP has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.55) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.57 is on the high side and indicates that SNAP has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.57, SNAP is doing worse than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.57
Debt/FCF 8.55
Altman-Z -0.13
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.83%
SNAP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSNAP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • SNAP has a Current Ratio of 3.67. This indicates that SNAP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SNAP has a Current ratio of 3.67. This is amongst the best in the industry. SNAP outperforms 81.43% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 3.67 indicates that SNAP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.67, SNAP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.67
Quick Ratio 3.67
SNAP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSNAP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

7

3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 56.67% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, SNAP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -16.04% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 11.75% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 25.60% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)56.67%
EPS 3Y-16.04%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.75%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y25.6%
Sales Q2Q%9.78%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.43% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.85%
EPS Next 2Y30.68%
EPS Next 3Y29.4%
EPS Next 5Y24.43%
Revenue Next Year10.51%
Revenue Next 2Y12.49%
Revenue Next 3Y11.15%
Revenue Next 5Y9.52%

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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
SNAP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSNAP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
SNAP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSNAP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5 2

4

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • SNAP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.00.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SNAP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SNAP is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • SNAP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.30.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.99, which indicates a correct valuation of SNAP.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SNAP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • SNAP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21
Fwd PE 13.99
SNAP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSNAP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SNAP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.78
EV/EBITDA N/A
SNAP Per share dataSNAP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • SNAP's earnings are expected to grow with 29.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.68%
EPS Next 3Y29.4%

0

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

SNAP INC - A / SNAP FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SNAP stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SNAP.


What is the valuation status for SNAP stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SNAP INC - A (SNAP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is SNAP INC - A (SNAP) stock?

SNAP INC - A (SNAP) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the valuation of SNAP INC - A based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SNAP INC - A (SNAP) is 21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.35.


How financially healthy is SNAP INC - A?

The financial health rating of SNAP INC - A (SNAP) is 4 / 10.