BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) — Stock Score Summary

BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 23/100 based on Quality (16/100), Value (48/100), and Momentum (45/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. BuzzFeed is a broken media business model with declining revenues, negative cash flows, and no viable economic moat. It fails every quality lens we employ.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.34
Market Cap$130M
P/E (Forward)-7.50
Price/Book1.56
Return on Equity-90.2%
Return on Invested Capital-55.1%
Debt/Equity219.13
Gross Margin40.3%
Operating Margin-42.7%
Revenue Growth-12.4%
Free Cash Flow$-11M

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 23/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (16), Value (48), and Momentum (45) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does BuzzFeed, Inc. have an economic moat?
BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) has a Quality factor score of 16/100. 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 23/100. 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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