Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) Financial Ratios
9 years of historical data (2017–2025) · Communication Services · Internet Content & Information
EV/EBITDA
↓
37.04
↓-50% vs avg
5yr avg: 74.00
30Y Low49.6·High96.0
P/FCF
↓
10.77
↓-64% vs avg
5yr avg: 30.34
30Y Low14.2·High41.3
P/B Ratio
↓
2.94
↓-51% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.06
30Y Low3.8·High17.5
ROE
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8.8%
↑-32% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.8%
30Y Low-94%·High47%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
0.76
↓-5% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.80
30Y Low0.7·High0.9
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
PINS Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Pinterest, Inc. trades at 33.3x earnings, 30% below its 5-year average of 47.3x, sitting at the 33rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Communication Services sector median P/E of 15.3x, the stock trades at a premium of 117%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 10.8x P/FCF, 64% below the 5-year average of 30.3x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $13.5B | $17.8B | $20.3B | $25.0B | $16.2B | $28.2B | $39.3B | $7.8B | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $12.8B | $17.1B | $19.3B | $23.8B | $14.8B | $27.0B | $38.8B | $7.4B | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 33.26 | 42.44 | 10.86 | — | — | 88.66 | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 3.19 | 4.22 | 5.55 | 8.18 | 5.77 | 10.94 | 23.21 | 6.86 | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 2.94 | 3.75 | 4.26 | 8.09 | 4.93 | 9.28 | 17.52 | 3.87 | — | — |
| P/FCF | 10.77 | 14.22 | 21.55 | 41.31 | 36.72 | 37.92 | 3439.28 | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 10.50 | 13.87 | 21.00 | 40.77 | 34.45 | 37.47 | 1363.14 | 11929.40 | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
PINS EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Pinterest, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 37.0x EBITDA, 50% below its 5-year average of 74.0x. The Communication Services sector median is 9.6x, placing the stock at a 285% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 4.05 | 5.29 | 7.80 | 5.27 | 10.49 | 22.93 | 6.48 | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 37.04 | 49.56 | 95.99 | — | — | 76.45 | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 39.95 | 53.45 | 107.34 | — | — | 82.90 | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 13.66 | 20.53 | 39.38 | 33.58 | 36.35 | 3396.93 | — | — | — |
PINS Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Pinterest, Inc. earns an operating margin of 7.6%, above the Communication Services sector average of 1.6%. Operating margins have expanded from -4.1% to 7.6% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 8.8% is modest. ROIC of 6.1% represents adequate returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 80.1% | 80.1% | 79.4% | 77.5% | 75.8% | 79.5% | 73.5% | 68.6% | 68.0% | 62.2% |
| Operating Margin | 7.6% | 7.6% | 4.9% | -4.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -8.4% | -121.5% | -9.9% | -29.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.9% | 9.9% | 51.1% | -1.2% | -3.4% | 12.3% | -7.6% | -119.1% | -8.3% | -27.5% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.8% | 8.8% | 47.5% | -1.1% | -3.0% | 12.0% | -6.0% | -94.1% | -7.0% | -14.2% |
| ROA | 7.7% | 7.7% | 41.7% | -1.0% | -2.6% | 10.3% | -5.1% | -75.9% | -5.2% | -10.7% |
| ROIC | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.7% | -4.9% | -4.0% | 13.5% | -6.4% | -83.5% | -6.4% | -12.2% |
| ROCE | 6.4% | 6.4% | 4.4% | -3.7% | -3.0% | 11.5% | -6.2% | -84.1% | -6.7% | -12.2% |
PINS Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Pinterest, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.8x, which is very conservative (79% below the sector average of 3.6x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $969M exceeds total debt of $262M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.17 | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.92 | — | — | 0.71 | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.15 | -0.20 | -0.38 | -0.42 | -0.38 | -0.22 | -0.21 | 0.03 | -0.08 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -2.05 | -2.05 | -4.73 | — | — | -3.31 | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.57 | -1.01 | -1.93 | -3.14 | -1.57 | -42.35 | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | -6.68 | 34.63 | -199.03 | -635.80 | -61.88 | -1157.33 |
Net cash position: cash ($969M) exceeds total debt ($262M)
PINS Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Pinterest, Inc.'s current ratio of 7.64x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has declined from 10.53x to 7.64x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.64 | 7.64 | 8.75 | 10.53 | 9.08 | 12.25 | 11.51 | 11.74 | 8.20 | 11.11 |
| Quick Ratio | 7.64 | 7.64 | 8.75 | 10.53 | 9.08 | 12.25 | 11.51 | 11.74 | 8.20 | 11.11 |
| Cash Ratio | 5.30 | 5.30 | 6.31 | 7.93 | 7.09 | 9.55 | 8.60 | 9.74 | 5.79 | 8.92 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.77 | 0.68 | 0.85 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.65 | 0.48 | 0.63 | 0.39 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 86.27 | 89.43 | 91.18 | 88.76 | 92.50 | 121.56 | 101.05 | 107.16 | 105.44 |
PINS Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Pinterest, Inc. returns 6.9% to shareholders annually primarily through share buybacks. The earnings yield of 3.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.0% | 2.4% | 9.2% | — | — | 1.1% | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 9.3% | 7.0% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 6.9% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.1% | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.9% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.1% | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $688M | $698M | $675M | $666M | $776M | $596M | $420M | $529M | $449M |
Peer Comparison
Compare PINS with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PINSYou | $13B | 33.3 | 37.0 | 10.8 | 80.1% | 7.6% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 0.8 |
 SNAP | $8B | -17.2 | — | 18.0 | 55.0% | -9.0% | -19.5% | -6.9% | — |
 RDDT | $33B | 66.7 | 71.0 | 48.9 | 91.2% | 20.1% | 20.9% | 18.4% | 0.1 |
 BMBL | $345M | -0.4 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 68.3% | 26.3% | -69.6% | 13.4% | 2.1 |
 MGNI | $3B | 18.8 | 15.1 | 15.5 | 62.7% | 13.7% | 17.1% | 9.5% | 1.8 |
 YELP | $1B | 10.2 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 90.3% | 12.6% | 20.0% | 25.1% | 0.2 |
 META | $1.5T | 24.6 | 14.8 | 31.7 | 82.0% | 41.4% | 30.2% | 27.6% | 0.8 |
 GOOGL | $4.5T | 34.0 | 29.8 | 60.8 | 59.7% | 32.1% | 35.7% | 25.1% | 0.4 |
 TTD | $9B | 20.3 | 12.0 | 10.9 | 78.6% | 20.3% | 16.3% | 21.3% | 0.6 |
 APPS | $1B | -26.1 | — | 92.9 | 48.6% | 6.0% | -21.8% | 4.8% | — |
 IAS | $2B | 45.0 | 13.7 | 22.4 | 78.5% | 11.4% | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.5 |
| Communication Services Median | — | 15.3 | 9.6 | 11.4 | 48.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 3.6 |
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PINS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PINS stock.
What is Pinterest, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Pinterest, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 33.3x. The historical average is 47.3x. This places it at the 33th percentile of its historical range.
What is Pinterest, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Pinterest, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 37.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 74.0x.
What is Pinterest, Inc.'s ROE?
Pinterest, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 8.8%. The historical average is -6.4%.
Is PINS stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Pinterest, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 33.3x. This is at the 33th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Pinterest, Inc.'s profit margins?
Pinterest, Inc. has 80.1% gross margin and 7.6% operating margin.
How much debt does Pinterest, Inc. have?
Pinterest, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.8x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.