TREE:NGS-LendingTree Inc.

EQUITY | Banks | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 394.47

Change

+8.70 (+2.26)%

Market Cap

USD 1.24B

Volume

0.12M

Analyst Target

USD 377.36
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About

LendingTree Inc is an online lender exchange that connects consumers with lenders, and provides online tools to aid consumers in their financial divisions. It provides services such as mortgages, refinance loans, home equity loans, and among others.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Banks) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 79.66% 100% F 95% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 79.66% 100% F 95% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 55.06% 100% F 95% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 55.06% 100% F 95% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 1,362.08% 100% F 99% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 1,362.08% 100% F 99% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 80.51% 100% F 97% N/A
Dividend Return 80.51% 100% F 97% N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 88.50% 1% F 7% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 90.97% 66% D+ 87% B+
Market Capitalization 1.24B 98% N/A 90% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Banks) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 24.90 3% 9%
Price/Book Ratio 13.44 0% 7%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 13.23 1% 5%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 52.81 3% 8%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 27.60% 99% 89%
Return on Invested Capital 11.61% 88% 74%
Return on Assets 12.63% 100% 91%
Debt to Equity Ratio 79.50% 36% 33%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.