PINTEREST, INC. (PINS) Factsheet

PINTEREST, INC. (PINS) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-11-04. Data as of Q1 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 5.4%. FCF margin 27.6%. D/E 0.0x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric Value Context
ROIC 5.4% Below expectations
FCF Margin 27.6% Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity 0.0x Conservative leverage

ROIC 5.4% — Top 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 27.6% — Top 25%.

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Profitability: PINTEREST, INC. earns 5.4% ROIC, Top 50% in Technology

ROIC TTM 5.4%, sector median 4.9%, Top 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 5.6% × asset turnover 0.8x. Gross margin 79.9%. Operating margin 6.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric PINS Rating Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 5.4% Warning Above sector median of 4.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) 7.4% Warning Moderate equity returns
Gross Margin 79.9% Excellent Strong pricing power
Operating Margin 6.3% Adequate Moderate operational efficiency

Cash Flow: PINTEREST, INC. generates $1.2B FCF at 27.6% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $1.2B. FCF margin 27.6%, Top 25%. OCF/Net income 3.7x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric PINS Rating Context
Free Cash Flow Margin 27.6% Excellent Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $1.2B Good Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income 3.7x Excellent High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q) N/A Warning Variable cash flow

Balance Sheet: PINTEREST, INC. at 0.0x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.0x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric PINS Rating Context
Debt to Equity 0.0x Excellent Conservative capital structure

Valuation: PINTEREST, INC. trades at 36.5x earnings

P/E 36.5x. EV/Sales 2.2x. FCF yield 9.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric PINS Rating Context
P/E Ratio 36.5x Adequate Premium valuation
EV/Sales 2.2x Good Attractive revenue multiple
FCF Yield 9.9% Excellent Attractive cash return

Capital Allocation: PINTEREST, INC. returns 22.1% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 22.1% (buyback 22.1%). Capital returned $2.7B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric PINS Rating Context
Total Shareholder Yield 22.1% Excellent Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield 22.1% Good Active share repurchases
Total Capital Returned (TTM) $2.7B Good Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

Sector Rankings

Metric Value Percentile vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 5.4% Top 50% 1.1x above
Free Cash Flow Margin 27.6% Top 25% 3.2x above
Gross Margin 79.9% Top 25% 1.5x above
Operating Margin 6.3% Top 50% 1.3x above
Return on Equity (ROE) 7.4% Top 50% 1.6x above
P/E Ratio 36.5x N/A -

Financial Scorecard

Metric PINS Rating Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 5.4% Warning Top 50% of sector (median: 4.9%)
Free Cash Flow Margin 27.6% Excellent Top 25% of sector (median: 8.6%)
Gross Margin 79.9% Excellent Top 25% of sector (median: 51.6%)
Debt to Equity Ratio 0.0% Excellent Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings) 36.5x Adequate High expectations priced in
Free Cash Flow Yield 9.9% Excellent High cash return

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is PINTEREST, INC.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

PINTEREST, INC. (PINS) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 5.4%. Sector median 4.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: What is PINTEREST, INC.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

PINTEREST, INC. (PINS) has a free cash flow margin of 27.6%, generating $1.2 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: What is PINTEREST, INC.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

PINTEREST, INC. (PINS) trades at a P/E ratio of 36.5x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 2.2x. FCF yield 9.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: What is PINTEREST, INC.'s revenue and earnings growth?

PINTEREST, INC. (PINS) grew revenue by 16.3% year-over-year. EPS -81.8% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: Is PINTEREST, INC. buying back stock?

PINTEREST, INC. (PINS) repurchased $2.7 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 22.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: How does PINTEREST, INC. compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, PINTEREST, INC. (PINS) shows: ROIC 5.4%, sector median 4.9% (Top 50%). FCF margin 27.6%, sector median 8.6% (Top 25%). Gross margin 79.9%, 28.3pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with PINTEREST, INC.?

Quantitative warning flags for PINTEREST, INC. (PINS): 1) ROIC declining -39.3% over 8 quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.


Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-11-04. TTM metrics as of Q1 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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