Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
BuzzFeed, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2021-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
-179.4%
FY2025
5-year range
-191.8% / 22.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+6.4%
vs FY2024
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What the data says
BuzzFeed, Inc. reports negative total equity of -179.4% in FY2025. Negative equity can occur when accumulated losses exceed contributed capital, as reported in the balance sheet from the SEC filing.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-179.4% in FY2025 with a 3-year CAGR of -184.9%.
Declined from 22.7% to -179.4% over the past 2 years.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -184.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 6.4% year-over-year.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.60 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -179.4% | +6.4% |
| FY2024 | -191.8% | -944.6% |
| FY2023 | 22.7% | +319.8% |
| FY2022 | 5.4% | +153.9% |
| FY2021 | -10.0% | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 28, 2026