0.8662 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to BZFD. BZFD was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BZFD have multiple concerns. BZFD does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BZFD had negative earnings in the past year.
BZFD had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BZFD reported 4 times negative net income.
In multiple years BZFD reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BZFD has a Return On Assets of 4.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: BZFD outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 11.87%, BZFD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.58% | ||
| ROE | 11.87% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-21.34%
ROA(5y)-12.03%
ROE(3y)-65.37%
ROE(5y)-37.89%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
BZFD's Profit Margin of 5.33% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BZFD outperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
With a Gross Margin value of 45.03%, BZFD is not doing good in the industry: 65.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BZFD's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.33% | ||
| GM | 45.03% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.57%
GM growth 5Y-2.98%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BZFD does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, BZFD has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BZFD has less shares outstanding
BZFD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BZFD has an Altman-Z score of -3.40. This is a bad value and indicates that BZFD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BZFD has a worse Altman-Z score (-3.40) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
BZFD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BZFD has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: BZFD underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -3.4 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.63%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.23 indicates that BZFD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BZFD's Current ratio of 1.23 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BZFD is outperformed by 70.00% of its industry peers.
BZFD has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that BZFD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BZFD has a worse Quick ratio (1.23) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BZFD shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.98%.
BZFD shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -24.85%.
BZFD shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -9.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.98%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-500%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.91%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.79%
Sales Q2Q%-27.99%
3.2 Future
BZFD is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.64% yearly.
BZFD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.28% yearly.
EPS Next Y42.02%
EPS Next 2Y34.01%
EPS Next 3Y27.99%
EPS Next 5Y20.64%
Revenue Next Year-40.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-20.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.5%
Revenue Next 5Y4.28%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for BZFD. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year BZFD is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BZFD is valued a bit cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BZFD's earnings are expected to grow with 27.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.01%
EPS Next 3Y27.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for BZFD!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:BZFD (11/24/2025, 12:09:45 PM)
0.8662
+0 (+0.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.74%
Inst Owner Change9.92%
Ins Owners13.55%
Ins Owner Change-0.48%
Market Cap32.08M
Revenue(TTM)189.89M
Net Income(TTM)9.63M
Analysts82.86
Price Target4.08 (371.02%)
Short Float %3.65%
Short Ratio2.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.18 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.4 | ||
| P/tB | 14.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.19 |
EPS(TTM)-0.91
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.19
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.46
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.1
OCFYN/A
SpS4.88
BVpS2.19
TBVpS0.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.58% | ||
| ROE | 11.87% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.33% | ||
| GM | 45.03% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-21.34%
ROA(5y)-12.03%
ROE(3y)-65.37%
ROE(5y)-37.89%
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 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.57%
GM growth 5Y-2.98%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | -3.4 |
F-Score5
WACC11.63%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)61.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.98%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-500%
EPS Next Y42.02%
EPS Next 2Y34.01%
EPS Next 3Y27.99%
EPS Next 5Y20.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.91%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.79%
Sales Q2Q%-27.99%
Revenue Next Year-40.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-20.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.5%
Revenue Next 5Y4.28%
EBIT growth 1Y-108.53%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year176.39%
EBIT Next 3Y77.11%
EBIT Next 5Y55.64%
FCF growth 1Y39.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y68.34%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
BUZZFEED INC / BZFD FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to BZFD.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to BUZZFEED INC (BZFD). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
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The financial health rating of BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) is 2 / 10.