Brown & Brown Inc (BRO)vsLendingtree Inc (TREE)
BRO
Brown & Brown Inc
$66.19
-0.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $22.81B
TREE
Lendingtree Inc
$26.82
-0.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $393.25M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brown & Brown Inc generates 425% more annual revenue ($6.66B vs $1.27B). BRO leads profitability with a 18.1% profit margin vs 14.3%. BRO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. BRO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BRO
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
TREE
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 41.8%
Revenue surging 32.4% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 57 in profit
Revenue surging 25.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.6% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRO
The strongest argument for BRO centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.1% and operating margin at 41.8%. Revenue growth of 32.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TREE
The strongest argument for TREE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 25.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRO
The primary concerns for BRO are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TREE
The primary concerns for TREE are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TREE carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
BRO is growing revenue faster at 32.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRO generates stronger free cash flow (329M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRO scores higher overall (75/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 18.1% margins and 32.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Brown & Brown Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Brown & Brown, Inc. markets and sells insurance products and services in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The company is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Lendingtree Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
LendingTree, Inc., through its subsidiary, LT Intermediate Company, LLC, operates an online consumer platform in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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