PINS (Pinterest) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $22.20 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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PINS Pinterest Inc PINS
74 GF Score
Price $23.19
GF Value $47.84
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pinterest Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF?

Pinterest PINS +1.35% 74 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $22.20 as of Aug. 29, 2026. 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 321 Interactive Media companies, Pinterest ranks worse than 50.47% on this metric.

Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.

As of today (2026-08-29), Pinterest's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $22.20. The stock price of Pinterest is $23.19. Therefore, Pinterest's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 1.1.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pinterest's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:

PINS' s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95   Med: 1.96   Max: 4.95
Current: 1.05

During the past 9 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Pinterest was 4.95. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 1.96.

PINS's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than
50.47% of 321 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs PINS: 1.05

Pinterest  (NYSE:PINS) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation

The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.

Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.

Pinterest's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as

Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF=Share Price/Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=23.19/22.203353315238
=1.04

* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms


Pinterest Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pinterest's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.

Pinterest Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart

Pinterest Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 7.48 14.80 19.32

Pinterest Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.57 17.66 19.32 19.33 22.20

PINS vs TME, MTCH, SNAP: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Pinterest's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Pinterest's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pinterest's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.


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Pinterest Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation

Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.

The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.

This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF = ( Growth Multiple * Free Cash Flow (6 year avg) + 0.8 * Total Stockholders Equity (most recent) ) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)

In the case of negative Total Stockholders Equity, the following formula is used (see Explanation section below for the reason):

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF = ( Growth Multiple * Free Cash Flow (6 year avg) + Total Stockholders Equity (most recent) / 0.8 ) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)


Add all the Free Cash Flow together and divide 6 will get Pinterest's Free Cash Flow(6 year avg) = $723.78.

Pinterest's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for today is calculated as

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF=(Growth Multiple*Free Cash Flow (6 year avg)+Total Stockholders Equity (Jun26)*0.8)/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(14.069800320413*723.77984+2893.898*0.8)/562.913
=22.20

* 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.

What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $22.20 mean?
Pinterest (PINS) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $22.20 as of Aug. 29, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Pinterest and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pinterest ranks #162 out of 321 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Pinterest's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Pinterest's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $22.20. The Interactive Media industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.02. Pinterest's value of $22.20 is 2076.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pinterest ranks #162 out of 321 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to TME and MTCH?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Pinterest ranks #162 out of 321 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Pinterest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.02. Pinterest's value of $22.20 is 2076.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Interactive Media company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Interactive Media companies is 1.02, based on 321 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pinterest's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $22.20 is 2076.5% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Pinterest and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pinterest's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $22.20. 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $22.20 and 2076.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.02. 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pinterest (PINS), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $22.20 as of Aug. 29, 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:

  • Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $22.20
  • GF Value™: $47.84 vs. price of $23.19 (51.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2076.5% above the Interactive Media median (#162 of 321)

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 Business Description

Address 651 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94107-1532
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.
74GF Score

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