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GRND

Grindr Inc

NYSE: GRND · TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION

$13.29
-1.12% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$2.46B
P/E ratio
30.91
P/S ratio
5.59x
EPS (TTM)
$0.43
Dividend yield
52W range
$10 – $25
Volume
1.4M

Grindr Inc (GRND) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for GRND.

WallStSmart Verdict
Fairly
Valued

Valuation reasonably reflects current fundamentals. Limited margin of safety at these levels.

Smart Value Score: 52 / 100
P/E (TTM)
30.9x
vs 5Y median of 30.9x
PEG
Margin of Safety
+38.17%
Fair value $16.74 vs $13.29
EV / EBITDA
0.0x

GRND historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in GRND's own 5Y range.

NOW
28.1x
5Y Low
29.7x
25th
30.9x
Median
31.1x
75th
31.5x
5Y High
GRND is trading more expensive than 71% of the last 5Y.
71th percentile · Above median

GRND intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

Current price
$13.29
Market value
Intrinsic value
$16.74
DCF estimate
Margin of safety
+38.17%
+26.0% upside to fair value

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

GRND valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

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P/E in mid-range
P/E sits at the 71th percentile of the 5Y range. Neither cheap nor rich historically.
Strong margin of safety
Current price 38.2% below DCF intrinsic value estimate. Meaningful downside cushion.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 30.91x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 5.59x

Is GRND overvalued in 2026?

Grindr Inc (GRND) currently trades at $13.29 per share with a market capitalization of $2,460,613,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock trades at a fair valuation with a Smart Value Score of 52/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 30.9x, above its 5-year median of 30.9x.

Looking at its own history, GRND is currently trading more expensive than 71% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 71th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.

Our discounted cash flow model estimates GRND's intrinsic value at $16.74 per share, against the current market price of $13.29. This implies a margin of safety of +38.17%. A meaningful cushion exists against model error, making this a reasonable risk-adjusted entry.

The Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.

Bottom line: GRND trades at a fair valuation on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 52/100. The valuation is defensible but offers no obvious bargain. Patience or a better entry price may reward disciplined buyers.

Frequently asked questions

Is GRND overvalued in 2026?

Based on a Smart Value Score of 52/100, GRND is fairly valued. Price reasonably reflects current fundamentals with limited cushion in either direction.

What is GRND's fair value?

Our DCF model estimates GRND's intrinsic value at $16.74 per share, versus the current price of $13.29. This produces a margin of safety of +38.17%.

What P/E ratio does GRND trade at?

GRND trades at a P/E of 30.9x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 30.9x.

Is GRND a buy based on valuation?

WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 52/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile is balanced. Best suited for investors with an existing thesis.

How does GRND's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, GRND currently sits in the 71th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is above its long-run median relative to where it has traded over the period.

What is GRND's Smart Value Score?

GRND's Smart Value Score is 52/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.