Market Pulse46Neutral

Pinterest, Inc.Opportunity Rank #52(PINS) Intrinsic Value & DCF Analysis (2026)

Current Price

$22.53

Last updated: Jul 13, 2026

Price vs Intrinsic Value

$22.53
Price
$56.25
Intrinsic Value
Undervalued by 150%MOS: $45.00

Fundamental Score

81/100
Bullish

Weighted across 6 signals

Narrative Score

52/100
Weak

-1 vs previous

Trend Score

63/100
Constructive

As of 2026-07-10

The intrinsic value of Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) is estimated at $56.25 per share based on a 10-year discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. At the current price of $22.53, the stock appears undervalued relative to its projected cash flow fundamentals. This estimate assumes an 11.32% long-term growth rate and a 9.00% discount rate (calculated: 8.11%), reflecting expected future free cash flow and cost of capital.

The intrinsic value of Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) is estimated at $56.25 per share based on a 10-year discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. At the current price of $22.53, the stock appears undervalued relative to its projected cash flow fundamentals. This estimate assumes an 11.32% long-term growth rate and a 9.00% discount rate (calculated: 8.11%), reflecting expected future free cash flow and cost of capital.

Valuation Details

$56.25
▲ 149.67% upside
20% margin of safety: $45.00
Years: 10Growth Rate: 11.32%
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Capital Efficiency

Average Quarterly ROIC
4.36%
Cost of Capital (estimated)7%
Value StatusUnderperforming Capital

The company is earning below its required return. This may indicate inefficient use of capital or excess cash that isn't being reinvested.

Complete historical ROIC is available with
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Fundamental Details

81/100
BullishWeighted across 6 signals
DCF Discount
149.7% discount to price
100
FCF Yield
8.6% trailing FCF yield
100
ROIC vs WACC
ROIC 4.4% vs WACC 7.0% (0.6x)
31
Net Debt / FCF
Net cash position
100
Buybacks
Share count shrinking
80
FCF CAGR (5Y)
94.6% 5Y FCF CAGR
100
Strengths: DCF Discount, FCF Yield. Concerns: ROIC vs WACC.

Narrative Details

52/100
Weak
-1 vs previous · +2 new driversVs 6-Month Baseline:Below Avg (25th pct)Weighted across 5 recent drivers
Trend: StableConfidence: 85%Updated: 4h ago
Sources: 146 (125 News · 21 Analyst)
Drivers(last 30 days)
39 news sentiment+0.2
82 legal risk+0.0
4 regulatory scrutiny-0.0
Analyst downgrades-0.0
20 analyst reiterations0.0

Trend Details

63/100
ConstructiveAs of 2026-07-10309 daily bars used
6M Relative Strength vs SPY-27.6%
3M Relative Strength vs SPY+14.5%
Distance from 52-Week High-42.5%
Price vs 21 EMA77 · +4.9%
Price vs 50 EMA82 · +7.9%
21 EMA vs 50 EMA72 · +2.8%
3M RS vs SPY92 · +14.5%
6M RS vs SPY4 · -27.6%
Distance from 52W High15 · -42.5%

Investment Coach

Updating... 32d ago
BUYConfidence: 72%
Thesis
Pinterest, Inc. is significantly undervalued with an estimated fair value 167% above its current price, supported by strong fundamentals and a bullish fundamental score of 80. Despite trailing returns relative to its cost of capital, the company's free cash flow growth and buyback activity indicate potential for value realization.
Key Risk
The key risk is the negative spread between Pinterest's ROIC and WACC, which may limit sustainable value creation if not improved.
Signals To Watch
  • Monitor whether valuation discount remains above 10%.
  • Track ROIC vs WACC spread for sustained improvement.
  • Follow narrative trend for meaningful shifts in the score direction.
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Historical Growth Rates
Free Cash Flow- - -Trend CAGR: 21.97%5 Year CAGR: 11.11%

Free Cash Flow (in millions)

TTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
$1,290$1,317$989$621$498$762$46$34-$38-$62

How Intrinziq Estimates Fair Value

Intrinziq estimates Pinterest, Inc.'s intrinsic value using a discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on free cash flow trends and a market-based discount rate. The model projects future cash flows over ten years and discounts them using a market return assumption to estimate fair value.

Pinterest, Inc.Communication Services

Pinterest, Inc. functions globally as a platform dedicated to visual discovery. Its core purpose is to empower individuals to unearth inspiration for various aspects of their lives, encompassing everything from culinary creations and personal style to home decor and do-it-yourself ventures. The platform facilitates this through diverse content formats, including video, product, and concept-based "Pins." Leveraging sophisticated visual machine learning, Pinterest provides personalized recommendations tailored to each user's unique preferences and interests. Established in 2008, the company was initially known as Cold Brew Labs Inc. before officially changing its name to Pinterest, Inc. in April 2012. Its corporate headquarters are located in San Francisco, California.