Lendingtree Inc (TREE)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
TREE
Lendingtree Inc
$28.03
+5.69%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $376.40M
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$84.81
+1.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $251.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 6454% more annual revenue ($83.11B vs $1.27B). WFC leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 14.3%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
TREE
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 34.1%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.6% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.4% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 34.1%. PEG of 1.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : TREE
The primary concerns for TREE are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TREE profiles as a growth stock while WFC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TREE carries more volatility with a beta of 2.05 — expect wider price swings.
TREE is growing revenue faster at 25.3% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins. 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.
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.
Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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