(BZFD) BuzzFeed - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US12430A1025

Entertainment, Food, News, Advertising, Media

BZFD EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of BZFD over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": -0.34961122943878, "2020-06": -0.15633098139833, "2020-09": -0.056143226698768, "2020-12": 0.82365232139938, "2021-03": -0.7484198051093, "2021-06": -0.031374663072776, "2021-09": -0.11372784620006, "2021-12": 1.1980746445498, "2022-03": -1.3065376722369, "2022-06": -0.17298607522146, "2022-09": -0.77722430175641, "2022-12": -3.038226037196, "2023-03": -1.0307276861853, "2023-06": -0.78433361510285, "2023-09": -0.37843353557639, "2023-12": -0.30509413067553, "2024-03": -0.97678932691782, "2024-06": -0.20231307590456, "2024-09": 0.0561846104193, "2024-12": 0.83001658374793, "2025-03": -0.327559910038, "2025-06": -0.28413865546218,

BZFD Revenue

Revenue of BZFD over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 63.878, 2020-06: 59.176, 2020-09: 75.243, 2020-12: 123.027, 2021-03: 72.648, 2021-06: 89.104, 2021-09: 90.096, 2021-12: 145.716, 2022-03: 91.558, 2022-06: 106.76, 2022-09: 103.733, 2022-12: 134.623, 2023-03: 67.153, 2023-06: 77.901, 2023-09: 73.299, 2023-12: 34.324, 2024-03: 37.009, 2024-06: 41.115, 2024-09: 64.32, 2024-12: 33.88, 2025-03: 36.021, 2025-06: 46.394,

Description: BZFD BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed, Inc. is a digital media powerhouse that leverages its diverse content creation capabilities to captivate audiences across various platforms, both domestically and internationally. The companys extensive portfolio includes BuzzFeed, a renowned entertainment and pop culture destination, Tasty, a highly engaging food content platform, and HuffPost, a respected news and opinion media outlet. By harnessing the potential of these brands, BuzzFeed generates revenue through a multifaceted advertising model, encompassing display, programmatic, and video advertising, as well as through content licensing, feature films, and TV projects.

Further analysis of the companys business model reveals a strategic focus on adapting to the evolving digital landscape. With a strong presence across multiple platforms, BuzzFeed is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging trends in online media consumption. The companys ability to create and distribute engaging content has enabled it to maintain a significant online footprint, with its websites and applications attracting a substantial audience.

By examining the and , it is possible to forecast potential future developments for BZFD. The stocks current price of $1.98 is above its 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages (SMA20 and SMA50), indicating a short-term bullish trend. However, the stock remains below its 200-day simple moving average (SMA200) of $2.59, suggesting a longer-term bearish trend. The average true range (ATR) of 0.15, representing 7.63% of the current price, indicates moderate volatility. Considering the companys negative P/E ratio and a forward P/E of 172.41, it is likely that the stock will experience significant fluctuations as the market adjusts to the companys growth prospects. Given these factors, a potential forecast is that BZFD may experience a short-term price increase, potentially reaching $2.20, but may face challenges in sustaining a long-term upward trend unless the company demonstrates significant improvement in its financial performance.

To achieve a more stable and sustainable growth trajectory, BuzzFeed will need to continue adapting its content creation and distribution strategies to the evolving digital media landscape. By leveraging its diverse portfolio of brands and capitalizing on emerging trends, the company may be able to improve its financial performance and drive long-term value creation for shareholders.

BZFD Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 72m
Sub-Industry Interactive Media & Services
IPO / Inception 2021-03-05

BZFD Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -75.2%
Fundamental 33.5%
Dividend Rating -
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -39.0%
Analyst Rating 5.0 of 5

BZFD Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

BZFD Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -51.9%
Growth Correlation 12m -73.5%
Growth Correlation 5y -80%
CAGR 5y -31.95%
CAGR/Max DD 3y -0.33
CAGR/Mean DD 3y -0.38
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.36
Alpha -31.84
Beta 0.622
Volatility 78.93%
Current Volume 221.9k
Average Volume 20d 205.9k
Stop Loss 1.8 (-10%)
Signal -0.83

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.5

Net Income (9.63m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 10.8m TTM)
FCFTA 0.02 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 9.70pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 8.98% (prev -34.63%; Δ 43.60pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA -0.02 (>3.0%) and CFO -3.73m <= Net Income 9.63m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0)
Current Ratio 1.23 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (38.1m) change vs 12m ago 2.90% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 46.96% (prev 44.37%; Δ 2.59pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 74.76% (prev 68.08%; Δ 6.68pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio -2.01 (EBITDA TTM -7.88m / Interest Expense TTM 12.4m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -15.58

(A) 0.08 = (Total Current Assets 85.5m - Total Current Liabilities 69.3m) / Total Assets 210.4m
(B) -3.07 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -645.4m / Total Assets 210.4m
warn (B) unusual magnitude: -3.07 — check mapping/units
(C) -0.10 = EBIT TTM -25.0m / Avg Total Assets 241.6m
(D) -5.13 = Book Value of Equity -648.5m / Total Liabilities 126.5m
Total Rating: -15.58 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 33.54

1. Piotroski 2.50pt = -2.50
2. FCF Yield 3.93% = 1.96
3. FCF Margin 2.33% = 0.58
4. Debt/Equity 0.80 = 2.19
5. Debt/Ebitda -8.25 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC -23.43% = -12.50
7. RoE 10.96% = 0.91
8. Rev. Trend -76.35% = -3.82
9. Rev. CAGR -25.37% = -2.50
10. EPS Trend 68.41% = 1.71
11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0

What is the price of BZFD shares?

As of September 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 2.00 with a total of 221,925 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.09%, over one month by -1.48%, over three months by -6.10% and over the past year by -27.80%.

Is BuzzFeed a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, BuzzFeed (NASDAQ:BZFD) is currently (September 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 33.54 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of BZFD is around 1.43 USD . This means that BZFD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -28.5%.

Is BZFD a buy, sell or hold?

BuzzFeed has received a consensus analysts rating of 5.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy BZFD.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the BZFD price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 4 100%
Analysts Target Price 4 100%
ValueRay Target Price 1.6 -22.5%

Last update: 2025-09-05 04:36

BZFD Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 71.9m (71.9m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 29.7m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Forward = 172.4138
P/S = 0.37
P/B = 0.8857
Beta = 3.477
Revenue TTM = 180.6m USD
EBIT TTM = -25.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = -7.88m USD
Long Term Debt = 38.3m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 26.7m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 65.0m USD (Calculated: Short Term 26.7m + Long Term 38.3m)
Net Debt = 52.9m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 107.1m USD (71.9m + Debt 65.0m - CCE 29.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -2.01 (Ebit TTM -25.0m / Interest Expense TTM 12.4m)
FCF Yield = 3.93% (FCF TTM 4.21m / Enterprise Value 107.1m)
FCF Margin = 2.33% (FCF TTM 4.21m / Revenue TTM 180.6m)
Net Margin = 5.33% (Net Income TTM 9.63m / Revenue TTM 180.6m)
Gross Margin = 46.96% ((Revenue TTM 180.6m - Cost of Revenue TTM 95.8m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -0.17 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 107.1m / Book Value Of Equity -648.5m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.30% (Interest Expense 1.50m / Debt 65.0m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = -25.0m (EBIT -25.0m, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = 1.23 (Total Current Assets 85.5m / Total Current Liabilities 69.3m)
Debt / Equity = 0.80 (Debt 65.0m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 81.1m)
Debt / EBITDA = -8.25 (Net Debt 52.9m / EBITDA -7.88m)
Debt / FCF = 15.45 (Debt 65.0m / FCF TTM 4.21m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 87.8m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 4.58% (Net Income 9.63m, Total Assets 210.4m )
RoE = 10.96% (Net Income TTM 9.63m / Total Stockholder Equity 87.8m)
RoCE = -19.80% (Ebit -25.0m / (Equity 87.8m + L.T.Debt 38.3m))
RoIC = -18.20% (NOPAT -25.0m / Invested Capital 137.3m)
WACC = 5.23% (E(71.9m)/V(136.8m) * Re(8.31%)) + (D(65.0m)/V(136.8m) * Rd(2.30%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 93.94 | Cagr: 0.84%
Discount Rate = 8.31% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 74.90% ; FCFE base≈4.21m ; Y1≈3.63m ; Y5≈2.87m
Fair Price DCF = 1.40 (DCF Value 49.8m / Shares Outstanding 35.7m; 5y FCF grow -16.72% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -76.35 | Revenue CAGR: -25.37%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 53.51
EPS Correlation: 68.41 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -17.74

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