BuzzFeedBZFDW 54 Gross Margin % is 29.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 44.73. GuruFocus rates BZFDW with a GF Score™ of 54/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Interactive Media companies, BuzzFeed ranks worse than 74.25% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. BuzzFeed's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.21 Mil. BuzzFeed's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $31.57 Mil. Therefore, BuzzFeed's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.17%.
Warning Sign:
BuzzFeed Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BuzzFeed's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BZFDW'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.71 Med: 44.73 Max: 56.34
Current: 39.71
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of BuzzFeed was 56.34%. The lowest was 39.71%. And the median was 44.73%.
BZFDW's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.25% of 497
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 62.58
vs BZFDW: 39.71
BuzzFeed had a gross margin of 29.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for BuzzFeed was -5.20% per year.
BuzzFeed (NAS:BZFDW) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
BuzzFeed had a gross margin of 29.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
BuzzFeed Gross Margin % Related Terms
BuzzFeed Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BuzzFeed's Gross Margin % 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.
BZFDW vs PODC, TEAD, TZOO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, BuzzFeed's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.
BuzzFeed Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, BuzzFeed's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BuzzFeed's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
BuzzFeed (BZFDW) has a Gross Margin % of 29.17% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BuzzFeed and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 44.73. Over the past decade, BuzzFeed's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.71 to 56.34. According to the industry distribution chart, BuzzFeed ranks #369 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is BuzzFeed's Gross Margin % too high?
BuzzFeed's current Gross Margin % of 29.17% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 44.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.71 to a high of 56.34. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. BuzzFeed's value of 29.17% is 53.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BuzzFeed ranks #369 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BuzzFeed has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BuzzFeed's Gross Margin % compare to PODC and TEAD?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, BuzzFeed ranks #369 out of 497 companies for Gross Margin %. This places BuzzFeed in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. BuzzFeed's value of 29.17% is 53.4% below this benchmark. Historically, BuzzFeed's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.71 to 56.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.73 vs. the industry median of 62.58, BuzzFeed has consistently been below 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 Gross Margin % for an Interactive Media company?
The median Gross Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 62.58, based on 497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BuzzFeed's current Gross Margin % of 29.17% is 53.4% below 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BuzzFeed and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 62.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BuzzFeed's current Gross Margin % is 29.17%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 44.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BuzzFeed stock overvalued right now?
BuzzFeed (BZFDW) has a current Gross Margin % of 29.17%. The current Gross Margin % is 29.17%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 44.73 and 53.4% below the Interactive Media industry median of 62.58. BuzzFeed's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BuzzFeed (BZFDW), the current Gross Margin % is 29.17% 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.
BuzzFeed Inc is a digital media company across pop culture, entertainment, shopping, food, and news, its brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now and into the future. Its iconic, globally-loved brands include BuzzFeed, HuffPost, and Tasty. The company generates revenue from advertising, content, commerce, and other sources.
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