PINS FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 35h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the cash profit a company generates each year relative to its stock market value, so a 9.5% current yield means PINS produces $9.50 of free cash flow per $100 of equity value.
Sector Performance
85th percentilePINS
9.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
9.7%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the cash profit a company generates each year relative to its stock market value, so a 9.5% current yield means PINS produces $9.50 of free cash flow per $100 of equity value.
That is well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing the company in the 85th percentile among peer firms. The trend is stable: the last eight quarters show little fluctuation, though the latest value of 9.5% is down 2.1% year-over-year and also down 2.1% quarter-over-quarter. A high yield with only a slight decline implies the stock still offers strong cash generation relative to peers, but the small downward drift introduces some caution for near-term valuation support. Investment risk is moderate because the yield cushion is intact, yet the consistent softening suggests monitoring future cash flow trends. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it reinforces an attractive cash profile without providing a clear reason to lean bullish or bearish.
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.
Who are PINS's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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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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9.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
How PINS's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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