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LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LADR - US5057431042 - REIT

10.64 USD
-0.25 (-2.3%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 8:04:00 PM
10.64 USD
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After Hours: 1/7/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LADR. LADR was compared to 68 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. While LADR is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. LADR has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LADR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LADR has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years LADR 4 years were profitable.
LADR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LADR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLADR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 1.70%, LADR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
LADR's Return On Equity of 5.33% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LADR outperforms 72.06% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.46%, LADR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.76% of the companies in the same industry.
LADR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.84%. This is in line with the industry average of 1.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.7%
ROE 5.33%
ROIC 1.46%
ROA(3y)2.15%
ROA(5y)1.44%
ROE(3y)7.64%
ROE(5y)5.15%
ROIC(3y)1.84%
ROIC(5y)N/A
LADR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLADR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

LADR has a better Profit Margin (19.27%) than 85.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LADR has declined.
LADR's Operating Margin of 20.45% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LADR outperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
LADR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LADR's Gross Margin of 56.45% is amongst the best of the industry. LADR outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LADR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.45%
PM (TTM) 19.27%
GM 56.45%
OM growth 3Y10.59%
OM growth 5Y-4.83%
PM growth 3Y10.61%
PM growth 5Y-2.43%
GM growth 3Y4.81%
GM growth 5Y-1.18%
LADR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLADR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LADR is destroying value.
LADR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LADR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LADR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LADR Yearly Shares OutstandingLADR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
LADR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLADR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.33, we must say that LADR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LADR's Altman-Z score of 0.33 is amongst the best of the industry. LADR outperforms 86.76% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.00 is on the high side and indicates that LADR has dependencies on debt financing.
LADR's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.00 is amongst the best of the industry. LADR outperforms 83.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.33
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC5.92%
LADR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLADR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

LADR has a Current Ratio of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that LADR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LADR has a better Current ratio (0.63) than 66.18% of its industry peers.
LADR has a Quick Ratio of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that LADR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.63, LADR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.63
Quick Ratio 0.63
LADR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLADR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LADR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.60%.
LADR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.55% yearly.
LADR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -18.66%.
LADR shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.6%
EPS 3Y35.16%
EPS 5Y-5.55%
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.66%
Revenue growth 3Y12.29%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.03%
Sales Q2Q%-25.31%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.17% on average over the next years.
LADR is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y-22.24%
EPS Next 2Y-4.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-28%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
LADR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLADR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
LADR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLADR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.20 indicates a reasonable valuation of LADR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LADR is valued a bit cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. LADR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.64, the valuation of LADR can be described as very reasonable.
LADR's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.57, LADR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.2
Fwd PE 9.64
LADR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLADR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LADR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 37.48
LADR Per share dataLADR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of LADR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.37%, LADR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
With a Dividend Yield of 8.37, LADR pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 11.16. 80.88% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than LADR!
LADR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.37%

5.2 History

The dividend of LADR decreases each year by -6.35%.
LADR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LADR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
LADR Yearly Dividends per shareLADR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

LADR pays out 147.45% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP147.45%
EPS Next 2Y-4.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.17%
LADR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLADR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
LADR Dividend Payout.LADR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LADR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT

NYSE:LADR (1/7/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 10.64 0 (0%)

10.64

-0.25 (-2.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners63.29%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners11.72%
Ins Owner Change-1.92%
Market Cap1.35B
Revenue(TTM)413.45M
Net Income(TTM)79.68M
Analysts83.64
Price Target12.85 (20.77%)
Short Float %1.88%
Short Ratio2.91
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.37%
Yearly Dividend0.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.35%
DP147.45%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.57%
Min EPS beat(2)1.72%
Max EPS beat(2)5.42%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.87%
Max EPS beat(4)5.42%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.6%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.55%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)10.45%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)17.66%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.66%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.11%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)11.79%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)32.89%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.2
Fwd PE 9.64
P/S 3.28
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.91
P/tB 0.94
EV/EBITDA 37.48
EPS(TTM)0.95
EY8.93%
EPS(NY)1.1
Fwd EY10.38%
FCF(TTM)-0.15
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.15
OCFYN/A
SpS3.25
BVpS11.75
TBVpS11.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.7%
ROE 5.33%
ROCE 1.84%
ROIC 1.46%
ROICexc 1.47%
ROICexgc 1.5%
OM 20.45%
PM (TTM) 19.27%
GM 56.45%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.15%
ROA(5y)1.44%
ROE(3y)7.64%
ROE(5y)5.15%
ROIC(3y)1.84%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.28%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.37%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.33%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y44.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y43.44%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.32%
OM growth 3Y10.59%
OM growth 5Y-4.83%
PM growth 3Y10.61%
PM growth 5Y-2.43%
GM growth 3Y4.81%
GM growth 5Y-1.18%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 25.92
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.63
Quick Ratio 0.63
Altman-Z 0.33
F-Score4
WACC5.92%
ROIC/WACC0.25
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)125.78%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.6%
EPS 3Y35.16%
EPS 5Y-5.55%
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
EPS Next Y-22.24%
EPS Next 2Y-4.47%
EPS Next 3Y5.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.66%
Revenue growth 3Y12.29%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.03%
Sales Q2Q%-25.31%
Revenue Next Year-28%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.81%
EBIT growth 3Y24.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.86%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-110.45%
FCF growth 3Y31.27%
FCF growth 5Y-3.85%
OCF growth 1Y-110.45%
OCF growth 3Y18.89%
OCF growth 5Y-6.07%

LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT / LADR FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LADR.


What is the valuation status for LADR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) stock?

LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LADR stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) is 11.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.91.


What is the earnings growth outlook for LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LADDER CAPITAL CORP-REIT (LADR) is expected to decline by -22.24% in the next year.