LendingTreeTREE +4.03%74 ROA % is 8.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 221% above its 10-year median of 2.50. GuruFocus rates TREE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 565 Diversified Financial Services companies, LendingTree ranks better than 99.12% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. LendingTree's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $69 Mil.
LendingTree's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $860 Mil. Therefore, LendingTree's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LendingTree's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TREE'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.04 Med: 2.5 Max: 22.11
Current: 22.11
During the past 13 years, LendingTree's highest ROA % was 22.11%. The lowest was -15.04%. And the median was 2.50%.
TREE's ROA % is ranked better than 99.12% of 565
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs TREE: 22.11
LendingTree (NAS:TREE) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
LendingTree ROA % Related Terms
LendingTree ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LendingTree's ROA % 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.
For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, LendingTree's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, LendingTree's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LendingTree's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
LendingTree (TREE) has a ROA % of 8.03% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on LendingTree and its competitors. This is 221% above median its historical median of 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, LendingTree ranks #5 out of 565 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is LendingTree's ROA % too high?
LendingTree's current ROA % of 8.03% is 221% above median its 10-year median of 2.50. The Diversified Financial Services industry median ROA % is 0.90. LendingTree's value of 8.03% is 792.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LendingTree ranks #5 out of 565 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 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LendingTree's ROA % compare to RILY and HTH?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, LendingTree ranks #5 out of 565 companies for ROA %. This places LendingTree in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.90. LendingTree's value of 8.03% is 792.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.50 vs. the industry median of 0.90, 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 ROA % for a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median ROA % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 0.90, based on 565 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LendingTree's current ROA % of 8.03% is 792.2% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on LendingTree and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median ROA % is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LendingTree's current ROA % is 8.03%, which is 221% above median its own 10-year median of 2.50. 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 Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.26, compared to a current price of $38.34 — trading 35.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 8.03%, which is 221% above median its 10-year median of 2.50 and 792.2% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 0.90. LendingTree's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LendingTree (TREE), the current ROA % is 8.03% 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 LendingTree (TREE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LendingTree stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $38.34 is trading 35.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.26.
GuruFocus considers LendingTree to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TREE:
ROA %: 8.03% (221% above median its 10-year median of 2.50)
GF Value™: $59.26 vs. price of $38.34 (35.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 792.2% above the Diversified Financial Services median (#5 of 565)
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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