Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH)vsLendingtree Inc (TREE)
MRSH
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
$192.30
+0.85%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $93.90B
TREE
Lendingtree Inc
$28.03
+5.69%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $376.40M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. generates 2144% more annual revenue ($28.46B vs $1.27B). TREE leads profitability with a 14.3% profit margin vs 14.2%. MRSH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.00. MRSH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
MRSH
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
TREE
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
4.6% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MRSH
The strongest argument for MRSH centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
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 : MRSH
The primary concerns for MRSH are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.52 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TREE
The primary concerns for TREE are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MRSH profiles as a value stock while TREE is a growth 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.
MRSH generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MRSH scores higher overall (62/100 vs 56/100). Both earn "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.
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., a professional services company, provides advisory services and insurance solutions to clients in the areas of risk, strategy, and people globally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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