BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD) Stock Analysis
Verdict: AVOID
Severe cash burn creates an unviable 4.9-month runway, forcing ongoing dilution that outweighs digital media asset value.
Investment score: 22/100
Analysis as of
Is BuzzFeed Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The model sees BuzzFeed operating under acute distress with a 4.9-month cash runway ($8.5M cash vs -$20.7M FCF). Continuous earnings misses and $85.8M in debt render future shareholder dilution or debt restructuring near certain.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 25/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 10/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 40/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 10/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 35/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 20/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 15/100 (weight 15%)
BuzzFeed Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for BZFD
- Private placement capital injection provides short-term buffer
What speaks against BZFD
- Critical cash runway of only 4.9 months creates immediate dilution risk
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZFD | n/a | 0.2x | n/a | 39.2% | -35.9% | -47.8% |
| DHX | 152.0x | 1.7x | 14.3x | 86.8% | 1.0% | 9.3% |
| ANGI | n/a | 0.2x | n/a | 89.5% | -22.3% | -3.2% |
| SSTK | n/a | 0.2x | n/a | 56.7% | -22.9% | 48.9% |
| GETY | n/a | 0.1x | 11.5x | 67.3% | -16.2% | -88.1% |
| TEAD | n/a | 0.0x | n/a | 33.2% | -43.3% | -137.4% |
| Peer median | n/a | 0.2x | n/a | 67.3% | -22.3% | -3.2% |
Frequently asked questions about BuzzFeed Inc (BZFD)
Is BZFD stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates BuzzFeed Inc as AVOID with an investment score of 22/100. The model sees BuzzFeed operating under acute distress with a 4.9-month cash runway ($8.5M cash vs -$20.7M FCF). Continuous earnings misses and $85.8M in debt render future shareholder dilution or debt restructuring near certain. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is BZFD stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for BZFD is AVOID with an investment score of 22/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.