LENDINGTREE INC (TREE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:TREE • US52603B1070
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This TREE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. TREE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year TREE was profitable.
- TREE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TREE reported negative net income in multiple years.
- TREE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- TREE's Return On Assets of 17.68% is amongst the best of the industry. TREE outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
- TREE has a better Return On Equity (52.76%) than 98.15% of its industry peers.
- TREE has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.03%) than 70.37% of its industry peers.
- TREE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.76%. This is below the industry average of 9.87%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.03%) for TREE is above the 3 year average (5.76%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.68% | ||
| ROE | 52.76% | ||
| ROIC | 9.03% |
ROA(3y)-1%
ROA(5y)-2.67%
ROE(3y)-28.06%
ROE(5y)-31.83%
ROIC(3y)5.76%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.54%, TREE is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- TREE has a Operating Margin of 7.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TREE outperforms 40.74% of its industry peers.
- TREE's Gross Margin of 96.19% is amongst the best of the industry. TREE outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- TREE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.54% | ||
| GM | 96.19% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.72%
GM growth 5Y0.46%
2. TREE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), TREE is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, TREE has more shares outstanding
- TREE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for TREE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- TREE has an Altman-Z score of 1.17. This is a bad value and indicates that TREE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- TREE has a Altman-Z score of 1.17. This is in the better half of the industry: TREE outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- TREE has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.45. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as TREE would need 6.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- TREE's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.45 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TREE outperforms 68.52% of its industry peers.
- TREE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- TREE has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.35) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC8.48%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.67 indicates that TREE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.67, TREE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.67 indicates that TREE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- TREE has a better Quick ratio (1.67) than 62.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 |
3. TREE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- TREE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.19%.
- TREE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.52% yearly.
- TREE shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 24.12%.
- TREE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.19% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.19%
EPS 3Y47.45%
EPS 5Y17.52%
EPS Q2Q%-133.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.12%
Revenue growth 3Y4.29%
Revenue growth 5Y4.19%
Sales Q2Q%22.25%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, TREE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.63% on average per year.
- TREE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y48.19%
EPS Next 2Y31.29%
EPS Next 3Y16.3%
EPS Next 5Y15.63%
Revenue Next Year20.25%
Revenue Next 2Y13.39%
Revenue Next 3Y11.91%
Revenue Next 5Y4.53%
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 stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. TREE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.13, which indicates a correct valuation of TREE.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TREE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: TREE is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TREE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.21), we can say TREE is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.19, the valuation of TREE can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TREE is on the same level as its industry peers.
- TREE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TREE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as TREE.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of TREE may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as TREE's earnings are expected to grow with 16.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2Y31.29%
EPS Next 3Y16.3%
5. TREE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for TREE!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TREE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
41.62
+0.87 (+2.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)03-02 2026-03-02/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners87.08%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners16.13%
Ins Owner Change10.73%
Market Cap576.85M
Revenue(TTM)1.12B
Net Income(TTM)151.31M
Analysts83.33
Price Target72.08 (73.19%)
Short Float %8.77%
Short Ratio2.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-50.03%
Min EPS beat(2)-143.95%
Max EPS beat(2)43.89%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-10.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-143.95%
Max EPS beat(4)48.67%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)306.82%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)306.52%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)281.24%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.4%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.4%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.63%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.34%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.02%
PT rev (1m)-13.11%
PT rev (3m)-13.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)46.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)46.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)15.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)15.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)12.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)12.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.19 | ||
| P/S | 0.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.89 | ||
| P/B | 2.01 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.55 |
EPS(TTM)3.43
EY8.24%
EPS(NY)5.08
Fwd EY12.21%
FCF(TTM)4.38
FCFY10.52%
OCF(TTM)5.27
OCFY12.67%
SpS80.62
BVpS20.69
TBVpS-9.58
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)0.69
Graham Number39.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.68% | ||
| ROE | 52.76% | ||
| ROCE | 11.43% | ||
| ROIC | 9.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.82% | ||
| OM | 7.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.54% | ||
| GM | 96.19% | ||
| FCFM | 5.43% |
ROA(3y)-1%
ROA(5y)-2.67%
ROE(3y)-28.06%
ROE(5y)-31.83%
ROIC(3y)5.76%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.82%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.29%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.72%
GM growth 5Y0.46%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.45 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 40.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.17 |
F-Score7
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)50.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.19%
EPS 3Y47.45%
EPS 5Y17.52%
EPS Q2Q%-133.62%
EPS Next Y48.19%
EPS Next 2Y31.29%
EPS Next 3Y16.3%
EPS Next 5Y15.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.12%
Revenue growth 3Y4.29%
Revenue growth 5Y4.19%
Sales Q2Q%22.25%
Revenue Next Year20.25%
Revenue Next 2Y13.39%
Revenue Next 3Y11.91%
Revenue Next 5Y4.53%
EBIT growth 1Y67.8%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year47.57%
EBIT Next 3Y22.77%
EBIT Next 5Y13.46%
FCF growth 1Y18.89%
FCF growth 3Y24.39%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y17.42%
OCF growth 3Y19.38%
OCF growth 5Y13.62%
LENDINGTREE INC / TREE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LENDINGTREE INC (TREE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to TREE.
Can you provide the valuation status for LENDINGTREE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LENDINGTREE INC (TREE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of TREE stock?
LENDINGTREE INC (TREE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LENDINGTREE INC (TREE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LENDINGTREE INC (TREE) is 12.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.01.
Is the dividend of LENDINGTREE INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of LENDINGTREE INC (TREE) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.