Citigroup Inc. (C)vsLendingtree Inc (TREE)
C
Citigroup Inc.
$127.97
+0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $223.88B
TREE
Lendingtree Inc
$49.59
+2.50%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $702.12M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Citigroup Inc. generates 6947% more annual revenue ($78.73B vs $1.12B). C leads profitability with a 20.4% profit margin vs 13.5%. C appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.71. C earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
C
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
TREE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.1%
Earnings expanding 56.1% YoY
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 77 in profit
Earnings expanding 1747.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : C
The strongest argument for C centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.4% and operating margin at 34.1%. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TREE
The strongest argument for TREE centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 22.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : C
The primary concerns for C are Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TREE
The primary concerns for TREE are Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TREE carries more volatility with a beta of 2.15 — expect wider price swings.
TREE is growing revenue faster at 22.2% — sustainability is the question.
C generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
C scores higher overall (82/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 20.4% margins and 16.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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.
Citigroup Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Citigroup Inc. is an American multinational investment bank and financial services corporation headquartered in New York City. The company was formed by the merger of banking giant Citicorp and financial conglomerate Travelers Group in 1998; Travelers was subsequently spun off from the company in 2002. Citigroup owns Citicorp, the holding company for Citibank, as well as several international subsidiaries. Citigroup is incorporated in Delaware.
Lendingtree Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · 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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