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Nerdwallet Inc (NRDS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Nerdwallet Inc stock (NRDS) is currently trading at $10.23. Nerdwallet Inc PE ratio is 15.58. Nerdwallet Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.87. Analyst consensus price target for NRDS is $14.50. WallStSmart rates NRDS as Underperform.

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NRDS

Nerdwallet Inc

NASDAQCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
$10.23
$0.06 (0.59%)
52W$7.55
$16.24
Target$14.50+41.7%

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NRDS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Nerdwallet Inc (NRDS)

Margin of Safety
-122.5%
Significantly Overvalued
NRDS Fair Value
$4.35
Graham Formula
Current Price
$10.23
$5.88 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $4.35
Overvalued
Price $10.23
Graham IV $4.35
Analyst $14.50

NRDS trades 123% above its Graham fair value of $4.35, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Nerdwallet Inc (NRDS) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, revenue growth. Concerns around operating margin and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Nerdwallet Inc (NRDS) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.8710/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
91.00%10/10

91.00% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/BookValuation
1.788/10

Trading at 1.78x book value, attractively priced

Revenue GrowthGrowth
22.60%8/10

Strong revenue growth at 22.60% annually

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
11.34
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.867
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.694
Undervalued
NRDS Target Price
$14.5
29% Upside

Nerdwallet Inc (NRDS) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 3.2/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-62.50%0/10

Earnings declining -62.50%, profits shrinking

Operating MarginProfitability
8.61%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

Profit MarginProfitability
5.82%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Market CapQuality
$725M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Return on EquityProfitability
13.20%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Nerdwallet Inc (NRDS) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.87), Price/Book (1.78) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 22.60%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -62.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 13.20%, Operating Margin at 8.61%, Profit Margin at 5.82%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 13.20% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 22.60% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

NRDS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

NRDS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.87x sits near its historical average of 0.99x (40th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 77% below its historical high of 3.78x set in Nov 2021, and 61% above its historical low of 0.54x in Mar 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.5x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Nerdwallet Inc (NRDS) · COMMUNICATION SERVICESINTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION

The Big Picture

Nerdwallet Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 837M with 23% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 34M in free cash flow and 39M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Misleading Earnings Decline

Earnings fell 63% YoY while revenue grew 23%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Nerdwallet Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Nerdwallet Inc maintain 23%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Sector dynamics: monitor INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Nerdwallet Inc.

Bottom Line

Nerdwallet Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (23% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Nerdwallet Inc(NRDS)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Industry

INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION

Country

USA

NerdWallet, Inc. operates a digital platform that provides consumer-oriented advice on personal finance by connecting individuals and small and medium-sized businesses with providers of financial products. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.