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LendingTreeTREE -1.43%76 Forward PE Ratio is 8.14 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates TREE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 32 Diversified Financial Services companies, LendingTree ranks better than 75% on this metric.
LendingTree (NAS:TREE) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
LendingTree Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
LendingTree Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LendingTree's Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
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28.65
81.30
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188.68
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Forward PE Ratio
28.99
38.76
28.82
23.81
28.65
31.15
46.30
53.48
81.30
87.72
40.98
30.03
34.97
48.54
61.73
41.67
63.29
33.44
89.29
88.50
188.68
256.41
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33.90
33.78
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18.35
11.63
15.48
11.68
6.96
13.66
17.33
121.95
16.84
10.60
14.26
8.71
14.72
10.92
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TREE vs TMS, RILY, HTH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, LendingTree's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, LendingTree's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LendingTree's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
LendingTree (TREE) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.14 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on LendingTree and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LendingTree ranks #8 out of 32 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is LendingTree's Forward PE Ratio too high?
LendingTree's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.14. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.48. LendingTree's value of 8.14 is 39.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LendingTree ranks #8 out of 32 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to TMS and RILY?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, LendingTree ranks #8 out of 32 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places LendingTree in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.48. LendingTree's value of 8.14 is 39.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Diversified Financial Services companies is 13.48, based on 32 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LendingTree's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.14 is 39.6% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on LendingTree and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LendingTree's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.14. 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 $59.78, compared to a current price of $46.22 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.14 and 39.6% below the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 13.48. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LendingTree (TREE), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.14 as of Jul. 19, 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 $59.78.
GuruFocus considers LendingTree to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TREE:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.14
GF Value™: $59.78 vs. price of $46.22 (22.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.6% below the Diversified Financial Services median (#8 of 32)
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 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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