NerdwalletNRDS -1.46%73 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 40.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 182% above its 10-year median of 14.24. GuruFocus rates NRDS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 490 Interactive Media companies, Nerdwallet ranks better than 81.43% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Nerdwallet's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $81.6 Mil. Nerdwallet's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $203.3 Mil. Therefore, Nerdwallet's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nerdwallet's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NRDS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.85 Med: 14.24 Max: 314.29
Current: 30.13
During the past 7 years, Nerdwallet's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 314.29%. The lowest was -44.85%. And the median was 14.24%.
NRDS's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 81.43% of 490
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 5.775
vs NRDS: 30.13
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Nerdwallet Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Nerdwallet Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nerdwallet's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
NRDS vs CARS, MAX, SSTK: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Nerdwallet's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Nerdwallet Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Nerdwallet's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nerdwallet's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 40.14% mean?
Nerdwallet (NRDS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 40.14% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Nerdwallet and its competitors. This is 182% above median its historical median of 14.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Nerdwallet ranks #91 out of 490 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Nerdwallet's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Nerdwallet's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 40.14% is 182% above median its 10-year median of 14.24. The Interactive Media industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.78. Nerdwallet's value of 40.14% is 595.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nerdwallet ranks #91 out of 490 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nerdwallet has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nerdwallet's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CARS and MAX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Nerdwallet ranks #91 out of 490 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Nerdwallet in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.78. Nerdwallet's value of 40.14% is 595.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.24 vs. the industry median of 5.78, Nerdwallet 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Interactive Media company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Interactive Media companies is 5.78, based on 490 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nerdwallet's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 40.14% is 595.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Nerdwallet and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nerdwallet's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 40.14%, which is 182% above median its own 10-year median of 14.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nerdwallet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nerdwallet (NRDS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.28, compared to a current price of $9.47 — trading 41.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 40.14%, which is 182% above median its 10-year median of 14.24 and 595.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 5.78. Nerdwallet's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nerdwallet (NRDS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 40.14% as of Mar. 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 Nerdwallet (NRDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nerdwallet stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.47 is trading 41.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.28.
GuruFocus considers Nerdwallet to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NRDS:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 40.14% (182% above median its 10-year median of 14.24)
GF Value™: $16.28 vs. price of $9.47 (41.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 595.1% above the Interactive Media median (#91 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NRDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nerdwallet Inc is a company that provides consumer-driven advice about personal finance through its platform by connecting individuals and small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with providers of financial products. The Company's platform comprises three primary components: Editorial and Content Publishing, Marketplace and Referral Services, and Financial Services. It operates in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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