What is BuzzFeed, Inc.'s (BZFD) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) is 28/100, with a Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (23), Value (38), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does BuzzFeed, Inc. have an economic moat?

BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) has a Quality factor score of 23/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is BuzzFeed, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 28/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is BuzzFeed, Inc. in?

BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Internet Content & Information industry (United States).

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BZFD

Sell

BuzzFeed, Inc. · Communication Services · United States · $94M · Avg Vol: $780K/d

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-90.5%

D/E

1.0x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

BuzzFeed, Inc. is a global digital media company that produces news, entertainment, and lifestyle content across multiple digital platforms, including its flagship brand, HuffPost, and Tasty. The company competitive moat is driven by its massive digital footprint, viral content distribution capabilities, and proprietary data analytics that optimize audience engagement. It operates as a leading, ad-supported digital publisher navigating the transition to programmatic and creator-driven media.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	325.8M	230.4M	189.9M	185.3M	-17.2%	170.7M
EPS	-2.43	-0.74	-0.42	-0.69	—	-1.50
Shares	83.2M	83.2M	83.2M	83.2M	0.0%	83.3M
Debt	235.0M	218.3M	62.7M	85.8M	-28.5%	50.0M
Equity	191.2M	108.8M	104.8M	49.4M	-36.3%	—
Op CF	-7.9M	-6.1M	-20.7M	-18.7M	—	-15.3M
Inv CF	-17.3M	-14.7M	178.7M	-14.1M	—	—
Fin CF	3.2M	0.8M	-154.6M	21.6M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-3.9%

SMA 50SMA 200

$1.24

RSI (14)

67.2

52W High

$2.21

From 52W High

0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

-59.4%2.9

ROE

-90.5%3.5

GP/Assets

36.1%66.1

Op. Margin

-28.4%6.3

FCF/Assets

n/mN/A

Piotroski

416.5

Int. Cover

-9.2x9.8

D/E Ratio

0.97x23.0

Current Ratio

1.01x26.3

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

-6.7x25.0

P/FCF

n/mN/A

P/B

1.8x52.9

P/S

0.5x84.0

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

56%26.3

RS 6M

49%92.0

SMA 50/200

1.23x93.1

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%24.2

EPS Rev 12W

0.0%54.0

EPS Improve

+87%62.3

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$94M

P/E (Forward)

-5.4x

Gross Margin

39.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BZFD are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
BZFD	BuzzFeed, Inc.(you)	$94M	28	Sell
UPXI	Upexi, Inc.	$76M	24	Sell
SEAT	Vivid Seats Inc.	$79M	21	Sell
PODC	PodcastOne, Inc.	$80M	19	Strong Sell
GETY	Getty Images Holdings, Inc.	$107M	18	Strong Sell
DIBS	1stdibs.Com, Inc.	$157M	22	Sell
ANGI	Angi Inc.	$200M	33	Sell
SLE	Super League Enterprise, Inc.	$201M	14	Strong Sell
LVO	LiveOne, Inc.	$53M	11	Strong Sell
TEAD	Teads Holding Co.	$60M	3	Strong Sell

Peer medians: ROE 6.5% · P/E 19.2x · Gross margin 57.1%

BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD): Stock Score Summary

BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 28/100 based on Quality (23/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (55/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$1.24
Market Cap	$94M
P/E (Forward)	-5.42
Price/Book	1.78
Return on Equity	-90.5%
Return on Invested Capital	-59.4%
Debt/Equity	0.97x
Gross Margin	39.8%
Operating Margin	-28.4%
Revenue Growth	-21.8%
Free Cash Flow	$8M

BuzzFeed, Inc. operates in the Internet Content & Information industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BuzzFeed, Inc.’s (BZFD) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) is 28/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (23), Value (38), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does BuzzFeed, Inc. have an economic moat?: BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) has a Quality factor score of 23/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is BuzzFeed, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 28/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is BuzzFeed, Inc. in?: BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Internet Content & Information industry (United States).