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PinterestPINS +1.64%74 Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 600% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates PINS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Interactive Media companies, Pinterest ranks worse than 75.97% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pinterest's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PINS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.33 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.42
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pinterest was 0.42. The lowest was -0.33. And the median was 0.06.
PINS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75.97% of 412
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.125
vs PINS: 0.42
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Pinterest Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pinterest Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pinterest's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PINS vs TME, MTCH, SNAP: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Pinterest's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Pinterest's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pinterest's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Pinterest (PINS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pinterest and its competitors. This is 600% above median its historical median of 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Pinterest ranks #313 out of 412 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Pinterest's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pinterest's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 is 600% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. Pinterest's value of 0.42 is 236% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pinterest ranks #313 out of 412 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to TME and MTCH?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Pinterest ranks #313 out of 412 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Pinterest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13. Pinterest's value of 0.42 is 236% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.13, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 0.13, based on 412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pinterest's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.42 is 236% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pinterest and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pinterest's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42, which is 600% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. 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 $43.81, compared to a current price of $22.98 — trading 47.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42, which is 600% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 236% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.13. Pinterest's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pinterest (PINS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 as of Mar. 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 $22.98 is trading 47.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.81.
GuruFocus considers Pinterest to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PINS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.42 (600% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: $43.81 vs. price of $22.98 (47.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 236% above the Interactive Media median (#313 of 412)
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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