LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LADR • US5057431042
Current stock price
10.33 USD
+0.12 (+1.18%)
At close:
10.298 USD
-0.03 (-0.31%)
After Hours:
This LADR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LADR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LADR was profitable.
- LADR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years LADR has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years LADR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LADR has a better Return On Assets (1.25%) than 73.53% of its industry peers.
- LADR's Return On Equity of 4.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LADR is outperformed by 60.29% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LADR (1.05%) is better than 67.65% of its industry peers.
- LADR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.43%. This is in line with the industry average of 1.29%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.25% | ||
| ROE | 4.33% | ||
| ROIC | 1.05% |
ROA(3y)1.77%
ROA(5y)1.73%
ROE(3y)5.99%
ROE(5y)6.2%
ROIC(3y)1.43%
ROIC(5y)1.47%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 16.45%, LADR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- LADR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.18%, LADR is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LADR has declined.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 55.17%, LADR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LADR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.45% | ||
| GM | 55.17% |
OM growth 3Y-18%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-14.31%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.85%
GM growth 5Y8.68%
2. LADR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LADR is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LADR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- LADR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LADR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- LADR has an Altman-Z score of 0.24. This is a bad value and indicates that LADR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 0.24, LADR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LADR is 40.34, which is on the high side as it means it would take LADR, 40.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 40.34, LADR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- LADR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.37. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- LADR's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.37 is amongst the best of the industry. LADR outperforms 80.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 40.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.2
WACC5.31%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.44 indicates that LADR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LADR has a Current ratio of 0.44. This is in the better half of the industry: LADR outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.44 indicates that LADR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of LADR (0.44) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.44 |
3. LADR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LADR have decreased strongly by -29.75% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.58% on average over the past years.
- LADR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -23.00%.
- LADR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.76% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.75%
EPS 3Y-10.1%
EPS 5Y7.58%
EPS Q2Q%-37.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.48%
Revenue growth 5Y1.76%
Sales Q2Q%-12.85%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LADR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.80% on average per year.
- LADR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y24.56%
EPS Next 2Y20.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.66%
Revenue Next 2Y10.09%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. LADR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.15, which indicates a correct valuation of LADR.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LADR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.34, LADR is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.76, which indicates a very decent valuation of LADR.
- 64.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LADR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LADR to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.18), we can say LADR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LADR is valued a bit cheaper than 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LADR is valued a bit cheaper than 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 48.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- LADR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of LADR may justify a higher PE ratio.
- LADR's earnings are expected to grow with 20.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)1.6
EPS Next 2Y20.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. LADR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.23%, LADR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- With a Dividend Yield of 9.23, LADR pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 12.92. 91.18% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than LADR!
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LADR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.23% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LADR decreases each year by -1.91%.
- LADR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- LADR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 182.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LADR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP182.94%
EPS Next 2Y20.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
LADR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
10.33
+0.12 (+1.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23
Inst Owners64.93%
Inst Owner Change0.11%
Ins Owners12.18%
Ins Owner Change17.57%
Market Cap1.31B
Revenue(TTM)390.14M
Net Income(TTM)64.18M
Analysts84.62
Price Target12.68 (22.75%)
Short Float %2.21%
Short Ratio2.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.23% |
Yearly Dividend0.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.91%
DP182.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.23)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-29.58%
Max EPS beat(2)5.42%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.58%
Max EPS beat(4)5.42%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.96%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.59%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.38%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)17.66%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.66%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.12%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.55%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)26.11%
PT rev (1m)-0.57%
PT rev (3m)-1.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.76 | ||
| P/S | 3.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.1 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 0.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 48.18 |
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY8.23%
EPS(NY)1.06
Fwd EY10.25%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY6.62%
OCF(TTM)0.68
OCFY6.62%
SpS3.07
BVpS11.66
TBVpS11.26
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)1.6
Graham Number14.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.25% | ||
| ROE | 4.33% | ||
| ROCE | 1.33% | ||
| ROIC | 1.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.08% | ||
| OM | 17.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.45% | ||
| GM | 55.17% | ||
| FCFM | 22.3% |
ROA(3y)1.77%
ROA(5y)1.73%
ROE(3y)5.99%
ROE(5y)6.2%
ROIC(3y)1.43%
ROIC(5y)1.47%
ROICexc(3y)1.78%
ROICexc(5y)1.75%
ROICexgc(3y)1.85%
ROICexgc(5y)1.82%
ROCE(3y)1.81%
ROCE(5y)1.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.65%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.47%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-18%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-14.31%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.85%
GM growth 5Y8.68%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 40.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 35.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 135.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.24 |
F-Score4
WACC5.31%
ROIC/WACC0.2
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)145.96%
Profit Quality(5y)123.54%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.75%
EPS 3Y-10.1%
EPS 5Y7.58%
EPS Q2Q%-37.04%
EPS Next Y24.56%
EPS Next 2Y20.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.48%
Revenue growth 5Y1.76%
Sales Q2Q%-12.85%
Revenue Next Year3.66%
Revenue Next 2Y10.09%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-39.45%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.6%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-35.02%
FCF growth 3Y-6.57%
FCF growth 5Y-3.59%
OCF growth 1Y-35.02%
OCF growth 3Y-6.57%
OCF growth 5Y-4.91%
LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT / LADR Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LADR.
What is the valuation status for LADR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT?
LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) is 12.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.89.
Can you provide the financial health for LADR stock?
The financial health rating of LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) is 4 / 10.