TREE:NGS-LendingTree Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Financial Conglomerates | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 44.15

Change

-0.40 (-0.90)%

Market Cap

USD 1.24B

Volume

0.09M

Analyst Target

USD 378.60
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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 (Financial Conglomerates) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 45.61% 75% C 89% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 45.61% 75% C 89% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 123.77% 100% F 96% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 123.77% 100% F 96% N/A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -88.24% 33% F 11% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -88.24% 33% F 11% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -35.02% 25% F 8% B-
Dividend Return -35.02% 25% F 8% B-
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 42.51% 50% F 41% F
Risk Adjusted Return -82.38% 25% F 11% F
Market Capitalization 1.24B 67% D+ 66% D+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Financial Conglomerates) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 24.90 100% 96%
Price/Book Ratio 3.95 50% 28%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 9.12 100% 28%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 28.08 100% 8%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -74.40% 25% 25%
Return on Invested Capital -4.54% 25% 45%
Return on Assets 1.54% 100% 73%
Debt to Equity Ratio 423.43% 100% 5%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

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.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

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.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings 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:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced compared to book value

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

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

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.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector