BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Sep 23, 2026: fair value of BuzzFeed Inc $0.22, price $1.03, upside -78.6%, quality 33 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 23, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $0.5670 – $40.00 · fair‑value band $0.1700 – $0.3300 · the $1.03 price screens above the $0.2200 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). 1 fiscal year is left out: there the valuation rested on only a fraction of the usual models. Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 23, 2026.
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BuzzFeed, Inc., a digital media company, distributes content across owned and operated, and third-party platforms in the United States and internationally.
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BuzzFeed, Inc., a digital media company, distributes content across owned and operated, and third-party platforms in the United States and internationally. The company offers BuzzFeed that provides entertainment, pop culture, and the internet with articles, lists, quizzes, videos, and original series; Tasty, a platform for food content; and HuffPost, a media platform for news, politics, opinion, entertainment, features, and lifestyle content. It also provides display, programmatic, and video advertising on its owned and operated sites and applications, as well as feature films, micro-dramas, content licensing, TV projects, and other projects. BuzzFeed, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Stock analysis
BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD) currently trades at $1.03, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $0.2200, implying the stock looks roughly 368.2% overvalued today.
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Valuation
How firm this estimate is: it rests on 2 models at a data quality of 94/100, which puts the evidence level at low.
Scenario range: $0.1700 (bear) to $0.3300 (bull), the price of $1.03 sits above it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 33/100 (below-average quality), in the Communication Services sector.
Weak Growth: Revenue is shrinking: the last year, the last three and the last five years are all negative.
BuzzFeed Inc reported revenue of $185M in FY2025 versus $398M in FY2021, a compound −17.4%/yr. Reported net income was −$57.7M in FY2025.
Key figures
Market cap $118M · P/S ratio 0.65 · EPS (TTM) $−1.60 · Net margin −31.2% · Return on equity −90.2% · Return on assets (EBIT) −10.5% · Operating margin −42.7% · Revenue (TTM) $181M.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 27 out of 100 (medium confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 51% below its 52-week high and 82% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Communication Services peers we cover trades at 10% fair-value upside, at −79%, BZFD screens richer than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear $0.1700Fair Value $0.2200Bull $0.3300
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.0/100
Revenue is shrinking: the last year, the last three and the last five years are all negative.
Revenue growth 1 year
−2.4%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−17.2%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−10.4%
Start year 2020 (pandemic)
Revenue growth 7 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−7.0%
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Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
3.8% (2020) → −7.1% (2025)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2025 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Internet Content & Information · 150 stocks
Beats the industry median on 1/9 measures
Overall it trails its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score32 · Bottom 25%
Fair Value upside−79% · Bottom 25%
Profitability
Return on assets−5% · Bottom 25%
Net margin (TTM)−33% · Bottom 25%
Operating margin (TTM)−43% · Bottom 25%
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth−12% · Bottom 25%
Balance sheet
Debt / equity0.56× · Highest 25%
Valuation Multiplesvs Internet Content & Information median · lower = cheaper
P/B2.39× · Pricier than median
P/S (TTM)0.65× · Cheaper than median
Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)
This stockSector peers
VALUE (fair-value potential)0· sector 46
FUTURE (revenue growth)0· sector 28
PAST (return on equity)0· sector 18
HEALTH (low debt)72· sector 98
DIVIDEND (yield)0· sector 39
VALUE 0: the price sits above our fair-value range.
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Frequently asked questions
Is BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 23, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $0.2200 versus a price of $1.03, about −79% upside (overvalued).
What is the fair value of BZFD?
Our model-based fair value for BuzzFeed Inc is $0.2200 (as of Sep 23, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $1.03.
What is the quality score of BZFD?
BuzzFeed Inc has a Quality Score of 33/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $0.2200 (as of Sep 23, 2026) from 2 valuation models. Cautious scenario $0.1700, optimistic scenario $0.3300. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the BuzzFeed Inc stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $0.2200, about −79% upside versus a price of $1.03 (overvalued). Cautious scenario $0.1700, optimistic scenario $0.3300. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)?
BuzzFeed Inc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $181M (latest available figure, as of Sep 23, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For BuzzFeed Inc it is $0.2200 per share (as of Sep 23, 2026), against a price of $1.03. It is the blended result of 2 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is BuzzFeed Inc stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 23, 2026, BZFD trades above its calculated fair value: price $1.03, fair value $0.2200, a gap of about −79% (overvalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of BZFD?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($1.03); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($0.2200). For BuzzFeed Inc the two are $0.8100 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is BuzzFeed Inc worth?
The market values BuzzFeed Inc at about $118M (market capitalisation, as of Sep 23, 2026). Per share that is $1.03; our models calculate a fair value of $0.2200 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about BZFD?
Our models span a range for BuzzFeed Inc: cautious scenario $0.1700, base $0.2200, optimistic $0.3300 per share (as of Sep 23, 2026, price $1.03). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
How solid is the balance sheet of BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)?
Balance-sheet figures for BuzzFeed Inc (as of Sep 23, 2026): return on equity −90.2%, debt of 0.56 per unit of equity. They feed the Quality Score of 33/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is BZFD from its 52-week high?
BuzzFeed Inc trades at $1.03, about 51% below its 52-week high of $2.09 and 82% above the low of $0.5670 (as of Sep 23, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $0.2200 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to BuzzFeed Inc?
From the same area (Communication Services) we also value Alphabet Inc, Meta Platforms, Inc, Tencent Holdings, Spotify Technology S.A, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is BuzzFeed Inc stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 23, 2026: price $1.03, calculated fair value $0.2200 (−79%), Quality Score 33/100, from 2 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of BZFD calculated?
We run BuzzFeed Inc through 2 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of $0.2200, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 13.0 % above its aggregate fair value. BuzzFeed Inc itself currently trades above fair value. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)?
The closing price on Sep 23, 2026 was $1.03. Our model-based fair value is $0.2200, about −79% upside (overvalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with BuzzFeed Inc right now?
The price sits above even our optimistic bull case ($0.3300). The favourable scenario is already priced in. Weak quality (33/100) and above fair value at the same time, the margin of safety is missing on both counts. The large gap to fair value rests on thin data (low evidence): fewer applicable models and a shorter history. Read it with extra caution. A fairly wide model range ($0.1700 to $0.3300) leaves room in how you read the outcome.
Key figures of BuzzFeed Inc
How large is the market capitalisation of BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)?
The market capitalisation of BuzzFeed Inc is $118M. The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)?
The price-to-sales ratio of BuzzFeed Inc is 0.65 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)?
Earnings per share at BuzzFeed Inc are $−1.60. Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the net margin of BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)?
The net margin of BuzzFeed Inc is −31.2% (fiscal year 2025). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)?
The return on equity (ROE) of BuzzFeed Inc is −90.2% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of BuzzFeed Inc is −10.5% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)?
The operating margin of BuzzFeed Inc is −42.7% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)?
Revenue at BuzzFeed Inc is growing −12.4% versus a year earlier (3y avg −17.2%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How fast are earnings growing at BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)?
Earnings per share at BuzzFeed Inc are growing −54.7% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
How much free cash flow does BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD) generate?
The free cash flow of BuzzFeed Inc is −$20.7M (fiscal year 2025). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net debt does BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD) carry?
The net debt of BuzzFeed Inc is $77.4M (fiscal year 2025). Debt minus cash on hand. The note shows how many years of free cash flow could in theory pay it off.
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