PINSNEUTRAL

FCF Yield

11.0%

Higher than 80% of Communication Services sector peers

Updated 314h ago

Sector Performance

80th percentile

PINS

11.0%

Sector Median

3.1%

Sector Avg

3.6%

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Deep Analysis

Pinterest's current FCF Yield of 11.0% means that for every $100 you invest in the company's stock, it generates $11.00 in free cash flow—that's the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.

This yield is more than three times the sector median of 3.2%, placing PINS in the 78th percentile among Communication Services peers, so the company is generating far more cash relative to its stock price than most competitors. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +52.8% jump from 7.2% to 11.0%, indicating a sharp improvement in cash generation or a drop in share price within the last three months. The combination of a high absolute yield (well above the sector) and a rapidly rising trend suggests the market may be undervaluing the company's cash-generating ability, pointing to a potential opportunity rather than elevated risk. This metric strongly supports the overall BULLISH verdict, as a high and improving free-cash-flow yield typically signals a financially healthy stock trading at an attractive valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about PINS?

One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.

How is the FCF Yield calculated?

FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.

How does PINS's FCF Yield compare to its sector?

PINS's FCF Yield of 11.0% compares to a Communication Services sector median of 3.1%, placing it in the 80th percentile.

Who are PINS's closest peers by FCF Yield?

The closest Communication Services peers by FCF Yield include: META (3.1%), SNAP (3.2%), SPOT (3.0%), TWLO (3.3%), NFLX (2.7%).

The Formula

Free Cash Flow / Market Cap

Why It Matters

One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.

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PINS

11.0%

Sector Median

3.1%

Sector Avg

3.6%

How PINS's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.

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