TREE (LendingTree) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.73 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 78% Below Median

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TREE LendingTree Inc TREE
76 GF Score
Price $46.22
GF Value $59.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is LendingTree Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

LendingTree TREE -1.43% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 8.03. GuruFocus rates TREE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 97 Diversified Financial Services companies, LendingTree ranks worse than 54.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), LendingTree's current share price is $46.22. LendingTree's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.75. LendingTree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.73.

The historical rank and industry rank for LendingTree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TREE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 8.03   Max: 30.99
Current: 1.73

During the past years, LendingTree's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 30.99. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 8.03.

TREE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.64% of 97 companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 1.52 vs TREE: 1.73

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

LendingTree's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $21.840. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $26.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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LendingTree  (NAS:TREE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


LendingTree Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


LendingTree Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LendingTree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

LendingTree Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

LendingTree Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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LendingTree Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.91 1.40 2.44 2.02 1.60

TREE vs TMS, RILY, HTH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, LendingTree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


LendingTree Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, LendingTree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LendingTree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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LendingTree Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

LendingTree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=46.22/26.75
=1.73

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

LendingTree's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, LendingTree's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=21.84/330.2130*330.2130
=21.840

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

LendingTree Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 18.060 241.018 24.744
201609 18.898 241.428 25.848
201612 19.626 241.432 26.843
201703 20.281 243.801 27.469
201706 24.609 244.955 33.174
201709 25.249 246.819 33.780
201712 24.567 246.524 32.907
201803 26.513 249.554 35.082
201806 27.218 251.989 35.667
201809 29.035 252.439 37.980
201812 27.026 251.233 35.522
201903 27.346 254.202 35.523
201906 28.832 256.143 37.169
201909 29.948 256.759 38.516
201912 30.863 256.974 39.659
202003 32.424 258.115 41.481
202006 31.017 257.797 39.730
202009 27.520 260.280 34.914
202012 27.791 260.474 35.232
202103 30.058 264.877 37.472
202106 31.573 271.696 38.373
202109 32.344 274.310 38.936
202112 34.211 278.802 40.519
202203 26.704 287.504 30.671
202206 27.414 296.311 30.551
202209 16.152 296.808 17.970
202212 16.230 296.797 18.057
202303 17.891 301.836 19.573
202306 18.639 305.109 20.173
202309 7.893 307.789 8.468
202312 9.519 306.746 10.247
202403 9.947 312.332 10.516
202406 10.931 314.175 11.489
202409 7.055 315.301 7.389
202412 8.126 315.605 8.502
202503 7.665 319.799 7.915
202506 8.678 322.561 8.884
202509 9.708 324.800 9.870
202512 20.829 324.054 21.225
202603 21.840 330.213 21.840

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 mean?
LendingTree (TREE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on LendingTree and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 8.03. Over the past decade, LendingTree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 30.99. According to the industry distribution chart, LendingTree ranks #53 out of 97 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is LendingTree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
LendingTree's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 8.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 30.99. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. LendingTree's value of 1.73 is 13.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LendingTree ranks #53 out of 97 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LendingTree has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LendingTree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMS and RILY?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, LendingTree ranks #53 out of 97 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places LendingTree in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. LendingTree's value of 1.73 is 13.8% above this benchmark. Historically, LendingTree's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 30.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.03 vs. the industry median of 1.52, LendingTree has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Diversified Financial Services companies is 1.52, based on 97 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LendingTree's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 is 13.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on LendingTree and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LendingTree's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 8.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LendingTree stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LendingTree (TREE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.76, compared to a current price of $46.22 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 8.03 and 13.8% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 1.52. LendingTree's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LendingTree (TREE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is LendingTree (TREE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LendingTree stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $46.22 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.76. GuruFocus considers LendingTree to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TREE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.73 (78% below median its 10-year median of 8.03)
  • GF Value™: $59.76 vs. price of $46.22 (22.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.8% above the Diversified Financial Services median (#53 of 97)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TREE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LendingTree Business Description

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LendingTree Inc. is a U.S.-based company that mainly operates an online loan marketplace. The company offers online tools and resources to help consumers find loans or other credit-based products, including mortgage loans, reverse mortgages, home equity loans, personal loans, auto loans, credit cards, student loans, small business loans, and various related products. It provides consumers with direct access to a wide array of lenders. The company has three reportable segments: Home, Consumer, and Insurance. It generates match fees by connecting consumers with lenders and closing fees from lenders when a transaction is finalized. The company conducts business solely in the United States.
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