Lendingtree Inc (TREE)vsVoya Financial Inc (VOYA)
TREE
Lendingtree Inc
$36.02
-5.73%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $491.84M
VOYA
Voya Financial Inc
$86.69
+3.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Voya Financial Inc generates 585% more annual revenue ($8.25B vs $1.20B). TREE leads profitability with a 15.0% profit margin vs 8.2%. VOYA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.19. TREE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
TREE
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
VOYA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 59 in profit
Revenue surging 36.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1747.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 23.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
3.1% revenue growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TREE
The strongest argument for TREE centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 36.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VOYA
The strongest argument for VOYA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : TREE
The primary concerns for TREE are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VOYA
The primary concerns for VOYA are Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TREE profiles as a growth stock while VOYA 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 36.5% — sustainability is the question.
TREE generates stronger free cash flow (9M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TREE scores higher overall (76/100 vs 64/100) and 36.5% 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.
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.
Voya Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
Voya Financial, Inc. is a retirement, investment and employee benefits company in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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