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LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LADR - US5057431042 - REIT

11.38 USD
-0.04 (-0.35%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
11.38 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall LADR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated LADR against 68 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. LADR has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. LADR has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LADR was profitable.
LADR had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
LADR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
LADR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LADR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLADR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.70%, LADR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
LADR has a better Return On Equity (5.33%) than 72.06% of its industry peers.
LADR has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LADR outperforms 86.76% of its industry peers.
LADR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.84%. This is in line with the industry average of 1.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.7%
ROE 5.33%
ROIC 1.46%
ROA(3y)2.15%
ROA(5y)1.44%
ROE(3y)7.64%
ROE(5y)5.15%
ROIC(3y)1.84%
ROIC(5y)N/A
LADR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLADR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

LADR has a Profit Margin of 19.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LADR outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LADR has declined.
The Operating Margin of LADR (20.45%) is better than 73.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LADR has declined.
LADR has a better Gross Margin (56.45%) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LADR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.45%
PM (TTM) 19.27%
GM 56.45%
OM growth 3Y10.59%
OM growth 5Y-4.83%
PM growth 3Y10.61%
PM growth 5Y-2.43%
GM growth 3Y4.81%
GM growth 5Y-1.18%
LADR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLADR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LADR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LADR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LADR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LADR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LADR Yearly Shares OutstandingLADR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
LADR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLADR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.34, we must say that LADR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of LADR (0.34) is better than 86.76% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.00 is on the high side and indicates that LADR has dependencies on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.00, LADR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.34
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC5.93%
LADR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLADR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

LADR has a Current Ratio of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that LADR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LADR's Current ratio of 0.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LADR outperforms 66.18% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that LADR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LADR (0.63) is better than 66.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.63
Quick Ratio 0.63
LADR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLADR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LADR have decreased strongly by -24.60% in the last year.
LADR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.55% yearly.
LADR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -18.66%.
LADR shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.6%
EPS 3Y35.16%
EPS 5Y-5.55%
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.66%
Revenue growth 3Y12.29%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.03%
Sales Q2Q%-25.31%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -17.75% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-22.24%
EPS Next 2Y-4.14%
EPS Next 3Y-17.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-28%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
LADR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLADR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
LADR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLADR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.98, the valuation of LADR can be described as very reasonable.
64.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LADR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LADR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.24 indicates a reasonable valuation of LADR.
LADR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.83. LADR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.98
Fwd PE 10.24
LADR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLADR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LADR is valued cheaper than 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 38.06
LADR Per share dataLADR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LADR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
LADR's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.75% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.14%
EPS Next 3Y-17.75%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.11%, LADR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
With a Dividend Yield of 8.11, LADR pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 12.28. 85.29% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than LADR!
LADR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.11%

5.2 History

The dividend of LADR decreases each year by -6.35%.
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)-6.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
LADR Yearly Dividends per shareLADR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

147.45% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LADR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
LADR's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP147.45%
EPS Next 2Y-4.14%
EPS Next 3Y-17.75%
LADR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLADR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
LADR Dividend Payout.LADR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LADR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT

NYSE:LADR (12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 11.38 0 (0%)

11.38

-0.04 (-0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners63.24%
Inst Owner Change-1.31%
Ins Owners11.72%
Ins Owner Change-1.92%
Market Cap1.45B
Revenue(TTM)413.45M
Net Income(TTM)79.68M
Analysts83.64
Price Target12.85 (12.92%)
Short Float %1.64%
Short Ratio2.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.11%
Yearly Dividend0.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.35%
DP147.45%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.23)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.57%
Min EPS beat(2)1.72%
Max EPS beat(2)5.42%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.87%
Max EPS beat(4)5.42%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.6%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.55%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)10.45%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)17.66%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.66%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.11%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)11.79%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)32.89%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.98
Fwd PE 10.24
P/S 3.5
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.97
P/tB 1
EV/EBITDA 38.06
EPS(TTM)0.95
EY8.35%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY9.77%
FCF(TTM)-0.15
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.15
OCFYN/A
SpS3.25
BVpS11.75
TBVpS11.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.7%
ROE 5.33%
ROCE 1.84%
ROIC 1.46%
ROICexc 1.47%
ROICexgc 1.5%
OM 20.45%
PM (TTM) 19.27%
GM 56.45%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.15%
ROA(5y)1.44%
ROE(3y)7.64%
ROE(5y)5.15%
ROIC(3y)1.84%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.28%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.37%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.33%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y44.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y43.44%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.32%
OM growth 3Y10.59%
OM growth 5Y-4.83%
PM growth 3Y10.61%
PM growth 5Y-2.43%
GM growth 3Y4.81%
GM growth 5Y-1.18%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 25.92
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.63
Quick Ratio 0.63
Altman-Z 0.34
F-Score4
WACC5.93%
ROIC/WACC0.25
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)125.78%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.6%
EPS 3Y35.16%
EPS 5Y-5.55%
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
EPS Next Y-22.24%
EPS Next 2Y-4.14%
EPS Next 3Y-17.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.66%
Revenue growth 3Y12.29%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.03%
Sales Q2Q%-25.31%
Revenue Next Year-28%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.81%
EBIT growth 3Y24.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.86%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-110.45%
FCF growth 3Y31.27%
FCF growth 5Y-3.85%
OCF growth 1Y-110.45%
OCF growth 3Y18.89%
OCF growth 5Y-6.07%

LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT / LADR FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LADR.


What is the valuation status of LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) stock?

LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the financial health of LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) stock?

The financial health rating of LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) is 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) is expected to decline by -22.24% in the next year.