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

Root Inc stock (ROOT) is currently trading at $47.10. Root Inc PE ratio is 19.32. Root Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.47. Analyst consensus price target for ROOT is $90.00. WallStSmart rates ROOT as Underperform.

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ROOT

Root Inc

NASDAQFINANCIAL SERVICES
$47.10
$0.38 (0.81%)
52W$42.65
$181.14
Target$90.00+91.1%

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ROOT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Root Inc (ROOT)

Margin of Safety
-265.9%
Significantly Overvalued
ROOT Fair Value
$16.05
Graham Formula
Current Price
$47.10
$31.05 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $16.05
Overvalued
Price $47.10
Graham IV $16.05
Analyst $90.00

ROOT trades 266% above its Graham fair value of $16.05, 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

Root Inc (ROOT) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
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, revenue growth, institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and eps growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Root Inc (ROOT) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 8.7/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.4710/10

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

Revenue GrowthGrowth
21.50%8/10

Strong revenue growth at 21.50% annually

Institutional Own.Quality
69.83%8/10

69.83% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
1.701
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.467
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.159
Undervalued
ROOT Target Price
$90
53% Upside

Root Inc (ROOT) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 3.2/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-76.40%0/10

Earnings declining -76.40%, profits shrinking

Operating MarginProfitability
2.65%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Profit MarginProfitability
2.53%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Market CapQuality
$709M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Return on EquityProfitability
11.30%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Price/BookValuation
2.506/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Root Inc (ROOT) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 46/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.7/10) while 6 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, Revenue Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.47) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 21.50%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.50) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -76.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.30%, Operating Margin at 2.65%, Profit Margin at 2.53%.

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 11.30% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 21.50% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher 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

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

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.

ROOT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

ROOT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.47x trades 35% below its historical average of 0.72x (49th percentile). The current valuation is 84% below its historical high of 3.01x set in Nov 2024, and 1068% above its historical low of 0.04x in Jul 2022. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.6x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Root Inc (ROOT) · FINANCIAL SERVICESINSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY

The Big Picture

Root Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 1.5B with 22% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 253.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1130.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 253.0% and operating margin of 265.0% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

Misleading Earnings Decline

Earnings fell 76% YoY while revenue grew 22%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can Root Inc maintain 22%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 2.90, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Sector dynamics: monitor INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Root Inc.

Bottom Line

Root Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (22% 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 Root Inc(ROOT)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Industry

INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALT...

Country

USA

Root, Inc. offers insurance products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

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80 E. RICH STREET, COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, 43215