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PinterestPINS +1.35%74 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 14.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 12.35. GuruFocus rates PINS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Interactive Media companies, Pinterest ranks better than 79.64% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Pinterest's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -27.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 14.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Pinterest was 15.00% per year. The lowest was 8.40% per year. And the median was 12.35% per year.
Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Pinterest 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
PINS vs TME, MTCH, SNAP: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Pinterest's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Pinterest 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Pinterest's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pinterest's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 14.10% mean?
Pinterest (PINS) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 14.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Pinterest and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 12.35. Over the past decade, Pinterest's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 8.40 to 15.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Pinterest ranks #102 out of 501 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Pinterest's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Pinterest's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 14.10% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 12.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.40 to a high of 15.00. The Interactive Media industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.50. Pinterest's value of 14.10% is 2720% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pinterest ranks #102 out of 501 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pinterest has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pinterest's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to TME and MTCH?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Pinterest ranks #102 out of 501 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Pinterest in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.50. Pinterest's value of 14.10% is 2720% above this benchmark. Historically, Pinterest's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 8.40 to 15.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.35 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Pinterest has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for an Interactive Media company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Interactive Media companies is 0.50, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pinterest's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 14.10% is 2720% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Pinterest and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pinterest's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 14.10%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 12.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pinterest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pinterest (PINS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.84, compared to a current price of $23.19 — trading 51.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 14.10%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 12.35 and 2720% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.50. Pinterest's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pinterest (PINS), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 14.10% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Pinterest (PINS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pinterest stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $23.19 is trading 51.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.84.
GuruFocus considers Pinterest to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PINS:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 14.10% (14% above median its 10-year median of 12.35)
GF Value™: $47.84 vs. price of $23.19 (51.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2720% above the Interactive Media median (#102 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PINS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pinterest is a social media platform with a focus on product and idea discovery. Pinterest users, or pinners, can leverage the platform as they go about gathering ideas on topics such as home improvement, fashion, cooking, and travel. The company has more than 500 million monthly active users, two thirds of whom are female. Pinterest generates revenue by selling digital ads on its platform. While the platform's user base spans the globe, the vast majority of its revenue stems from ads shown to North American users.
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