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GRINDR INC (GRND) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:GRND - US39854F1012 - Common Stock

15.72 USD
-0.04 (-0.25%)
Last: 9/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
15.66 USD
-0.06 (-0.38%)
After Hours: 9/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, GRND scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GRND was compared to 69 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. GRND has an average financial health and profitability rating. GRND is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings could make GRND a good candidate for growth investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GRND has reported negative net income.
GRND had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: GRND reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years GRND always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GRND Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGRND Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of GRND (-10.14%) is worse than 68.12% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of GRND (-29.58%) is worse than 65.22% of its industry peers.
GRND has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.53%) than 86.96% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GRND is in line with the industry average of 12.98%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.42%) for GRND is below the current ROIC(16.53%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.14%
ROE -29.58%
ROIC 16.53%
ROA(3y)-13.23%
ROA(5y)-8.23%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
GRND Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGRND Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300

1.3 Margins

GRND's Operating Margin of 25.60% is amongst the best of the industry. GRND outperforms 92.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GRND has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of GRND (74.32%) is better than 69.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GRND has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.6%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 74.32%
OM growth 3Y18.26%
OM growth 5Y23.68%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.08%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
GRND Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGRND Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GRND is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GRND has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GRND has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GRND Yearly Shares OutstandingGRND Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
GRND Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGRND Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.21 indicates that GRND is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
GRND has a Altman-Z score of 6.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. GRND outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
GRND has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.44. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GRND would need 2.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GRND has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.44. This is in the better half of the industry: GRND outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.43 is on the high side and indicates that GRND has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.43, GRND is doing worse than 79.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for GRND, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.43
Debt/FCF 2.44
Altman-Z 6.21
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC9.7%
GRND Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGRND Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

GRND has a Current Ratio of 2.48. This indicates that GRND is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GRND (2.48) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.48 indicates that GRND has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
GRND has a Quick ratio (2.48) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 2.48
GRND Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGRND Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GRND shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.78%, which is quite impressive.
GRND shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 28.35%.
Measured over the past years, GRND shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.96% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.78%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%161.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.35%
Revenue growth 3Y33.21%
Revenue growth 5Y25.96%
Sales Q2Q%26.57%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GRND will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.88% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GRND will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 21.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y157.78%
EPS Next 2Y65.8%
EPS Next 3Y42.88%
EPS Next 5Y27.88%
Revenue Next Year27.45%
Revenue Next 2Y25.05%
Revenue Next 3Y23.23%
Revenue Next 5Y21.31%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
GRND Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGRND Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
GRND Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGRND Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GRND. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.57, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GRND.
GRND's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.89, GRND is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 26.57
GRND Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGRND Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GRND is on the same level as its industry peers.
65.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GRND, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.03
EV/EBITDA 28.04
GRND Per share dataGRND EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GRND's earnings are expected to grow with 42.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y65.8%
EPS Next 3Y42.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for GRND!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

GRINDR INC

NYSE:GRND (9/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 15.66 -0.06 (-0.38%)

15.72

-0.04 (-0.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05
Inst Owners17.14%
Inst Owner Change20.01%
Ins Owners23.36%
Ins Owner Change-4.38%
Market Cap3.02B
Analysts82
Price Target23.21 (47.65%)
Short Float %27.9%
Short Ratio4.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.48%
Max EPS beat(2)5.89%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-220.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-891.82%
Max EPS beat(4)26.05%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.43%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.5%
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)-11.65%
PT rev (3m)-10.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 26.57
P/S 7.84
P/FCF 26.03
P/OCF 25.16
P/B 16.08
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 28.04
EPS(TTM)-0.44
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.59
Fwd EY3.76%
FCF(TTM)0.6
FCFY3.84%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY3.98%
SpS2.01
BVpS0.98
TBVpS-0.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -10.14%
ROE -29.58%
ROCE 20.92%
ROIC 16.53%
ROICexc 22.23%
ROICexgc 10467.8%
OM 25.6%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 74.32%
FCFM 30.11%
ROA(3y)-13.23%
ROA(5y)-8.23%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)12.79%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.46%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y64.92%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y18.26%
OM growth 5Y23.68%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.08%
GM growth 5Y-0.03%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.43
Debt/FCF 2.44
Debt/EBITDA 2.36
Cap/Depr 26.55%
Cap/Sales 1.04%
Interest Coverage 5.11
Cash Conversion 105.53%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 2.48
Altman-Z 6.21
F-Score7
WACC9.7%
ROIC/WACC1.7
Cap/Depr(3y)20.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)16.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.27%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.78%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%161.54%
EPS Next Y157.78%
EPS Next 2Y65.8%
EPS Next 3Y42.88%
EPS Next 5Y27.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.35%
Revenue growth 3Y33.21%
Revenue growth 5Y25.96%
Sales Q2Q%26.57%
Revenue Next Year27.45%
Revenue Next 2Y25.05%
Revenue Next 3Y23.23%
Revenue Next 5Y21.31%
EBIT growth 1Y16.32%
EBIT growth 3Y57.53%
EBIT growth 5Y55.78%
EBIT Next Year91.28%
EBIT Next 3Y40.67%
EBIT Next 5Y31.16%
FCF growth 1Y97.27%
FCF growth 3Y43.02%
FCF growth 5Y20.34%
OCF growth 1Y79.19%
OCF growth 3Y40.24%
OCF growth 5Y20.12%