PINS vs. SPOT: Pinterest vs. Spotify Stock Comparison
How do Pinterest (PINS) and Spotify (SPOT) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.
Company Profile
Pinterest (PINS) and Spotify (SPOT) both fall under the Media & Entertainment industry group, but PINS is classified in Interactive Media & Services while SPOT is classified in Entertainment.
| Profile Item | PINS | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Pinterest Inc. | Spotify Technology S.A. |
| Country/Region | United States | Sweden |
| GICS Sector | Communication Services | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Media & Entertainment | Media & Entertainment |
| GICS Industry | Interactive Media & Services | Entertainment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Interactive Media & Services | Movies & Entertainment |
| Market Capitalization | 10.87 billion USD | 123.97 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | April 18, 2019 | April 3, 2018 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | PINS | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -29.81% | -2.62% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | -15.27% | 52.24% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -16.43% | 16.60% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | PINS | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 49.76% | 47.29% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.95 | 1.45 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -68.40% | -74.68% |
| Avg. Volume (3M) | 13.18M | 1.66M |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | PINS | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.69 | -0.15 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -0.90 | -0.22 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Spotify (SPOT) at 35.81% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Pinterest (PINS) at 4.50% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for SPOT.
PINS
Media & Entertainment industry group
4.50%
- Max
- 49.92%
- Q3
- 17.95%
- Median
- 7.20%
- PINS
- 4.50%
- Q1
- -4.53%
- Min
- -26.31%
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
35.81%
- Max
- 49.92%
- SPOT
- 35.81%
- Q3
- 17.95%
- Median
- 7.20%
- Q1
- -4.53%
- Min
- -26.31%
Net Margin (TTM)
Spotify (SPOT) at 15.73% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Pinterest (PINS) at 3.81%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
PINS
Media & Entertainment industry group
3.81%
- Max
- 32.91%
- Q3
- 11.75%
- Median
- 5.04%
- PINS
- 3.81%
- Q1
- -4.17%
- Min
- -25.14%
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
15.73%
- Max
- 32.91%
- SPOT
- 15.73%
- Q3
- 11.75%
- Median
- 5.04%
- Q1
- -4.17%
- Min
- -25.14%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Both Pinterest (PINS) at 2.93% and Spotify (SPOT) at 13.52% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.
PINS
Media & Entertainment industry group
2.93%
- Max
- 40.16%
- Q3
- 18.72%
- Median
- 8.63%
- PINS
- 2.93%
- Q1
- 1.90%
- Min
- -22.08%
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
13.52%
- Max
- 40.16%
- Q3
- 18.72%
- SPOT
- 13.52%
- Median
- 8.63%
- Q1
- 1.90%
- Min
- -22.08%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | PINS | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 4.50% | 35.81% |
| ROA (TTM) | 3.12% | 11.82% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 3.81% | 15.73% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 2.93% | 13.52% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 78.97% | 33.12% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Pinterest (PINS) at 15.79% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while Spotify (SPOT) at 9.65% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for PINS.
EPS Growth
Spotify (SPOT) at 91.09% sits in the top EPS growth quartile, while Pinterest (PINS) at -77.15% is in the bottom quartile, showing a clear gap in earnings momentum.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | PINS | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 15.79% | 9.65% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 14.63% | 13.59% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -77.15% | 91.09% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Spotify (SPOT) at 2.13 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Pinterest (PINS) at 4.28 sits above its industry’s typical mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.
PINS
Media & Entertainment industry group
4.28
- Max
- 4.69
- PINS
- 4.28
- Q3
- 2.53
- Median
- 1.52
- Q1
- 0.95
- Min
- 0.28
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
2.13
- Max
- 4.69
- Q3
- 2.53
- SPOT
- 2.13
- Median
- 1.52
- Q1
- 0.95
- Min
- 0.28
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Spotify (SPOT) at 0.05 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Pinterest (PINS) at 0.39 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.
PINS
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.39
- Max
- 3.65
- Q3
- 1.69
- Median
- 0.46
- PINS
- 0.39
- Q1
- 0.17
- Min
- 0.00
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.05
- Max
- 3.65
- Q3
- 1.69
- Median
- 0.46
- Q1
- 0.17
- SPOT
- 0.05
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | PINS | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 4.28 | 2.13 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.39 | 0.05 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.92 | -2.40 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Neither Pinterest (PINS) nor Spotify (SPOT) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.
PINS
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 1.33%
- Q3
- 0.65%
- PINS
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 1.33%
- Q3
- 0.65%
- SPOT
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Neither Pinterest (PINS) nor Spotify (SPOT) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.
PINS
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 71.43%
- Q3
- 28.98%
- PINS
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 71.43%
- Q3
- 28.98%
- SPOT
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | PINS | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Both look expensive on trailing earnings: Spotify (SPOT) at 36.75 sits in the richer P/E ratio quartile, and Pinterest (PINS) at 79.00 is richer still, above its industry range.
PINS
Media & Entertainment industry group
79.00
- PINS
- 79.00
- Max
- 51.21
- Q3
- 28.90
- Median
- 17.98
- Q1
- 11.53
- Min
- 1.64
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
36.75
- Max
- 51.21
- SPOT
- 36.75
- Q3
- 28.90
- Median
- 17.98
- Q1
- 11.53
- Min
- 1.64
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Pinterest (PINS) at 2.32 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Spotify (SPOT) at 6.59 sits in the pricier quartile — SPOT costs more per dollar of sales.
PINS
Media & Entertainment industry group
2.32
- Max
- 7.43
- Q3
- 3.82
- PINS
- 2.32
- Median
- 1.40
- Q1
- 0.70
- Min
- 0.00
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
6.59
- Max
- 7.43
- SPOT
- 6.59
- Q3
- 3.82
- Median
- 1.40
- Q1
- 0.70
- Min
- 0.00
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Pinterest (PINS) at 3.50 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Spotify (SPOT) at 12.62 prices above its benchmark range — SPOT looks rich relative to book.
PINS
Media & Entertainment industry group
3.50
- Max
- 11.45
- Q3
- 5.30
- PINS
- 3.50
- Median
- 1.84
- Q1
- 0.77
- Min
- -2.61
SPOT
Media & Entertainment industry group
12.62
- SPOT
- 12.62
- Max
- 11.45
- Q3
- 5.30
- Median
- 1.84
- Q1
- 0.77
- Min
- -2.61
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | PINS | SPOT |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 79.00 | 36.75 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 2.32 | 6.59 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 3.50 | 12.62 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 11.11% | 1.15% |